Our Flying Start Programme consists of practical skills sessions, interactive workshops, insightful talks and presentations, panel discussions, and Q&As. It is an opportunity for you to explore your interest in the legal industry, and specifically, at Bird & Bird. You will develop legal skills and commercial awareness, network with our lawyers, and add valuable experience to your resume.
Tuesday 16 July to Wednesday 17 July 2024 (virtual)
Applications to our Flying Start Programme open on Thursday 14 March 2024 and close on Friday 7 June 2024 at midnight.
This programme is for those who are not yet eligible for a training contract. You can apply if you are a first-year law undergraduate, or penultimate-year non-law undergraduate student.
Please only apply if you can attend both Tuesday 16 July and Wednesday 17 July 2024.
We operate rolling recruitment, which means we screen applications as they are received, rather than after our deadline. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Build your employability skills, search for events and law fairs, and take part in online work experience before applying by visiting our online resources here.
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