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Our employee profiles are a great way to find out more about our company and what it’d be like to work for us, covering topics like training, projects, progression routes, support, benefits and opportunities to socialise at work. Find out what our people have to say about life at Bristows.

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"I have been trusted and nurtured by my seniors, who are incredibly helpful, supportive, and encouraging."

Camille Beckmann

Trainee Solicitor

"What I love most about working at Bristows is that the work is incredibly intersectional and that there is so much cross-departmental work."

"Bristows stood out for so many reasons – its reputation as one of the preeminent IP firms coupled with cutting edge work, top-tier clients and a uniquely supportive and friendly culture to name a few."

Fariha Chowdhury

Trainee Solicitor

"Bristows has been a welcoming place to join, with various social networks and clubs."

Trainee Solicitor

"I have thoroughly enjoyed the work so far and have been lucky enough to have a wide range of opportunities that ranged in scope and complexity."

Trainee Solicitor

"I was particularly drawn to the firm’s focus on the life sciences and technology sectors, as well as its top-tier client base and friendly reputation."

"The people here genuinely care about your learning and development as a trainee, but also about you as a person and life outside of your training contract."

Trainee Solicitor

"Bristows is a super friendly and welcoming firm, it’s the little things that I noticed made a difference such as people already knowing our names when we joined."

"I have found that the people, no matter their level of seniority, will always make time to help me learn."

Kyrana Hulstein

"One of the best things about training at Bristows is that I get to take responsibility for matters without ever feeling like I’ve been thrown in the deep end."

Trainee Solicitor

"Compared to application processes at other firms, the process at Bristows felt like a genuine attempt to assess my competencies rather than relying on nebulous reasoning questions."

Antonia Kendrick

"Being part of a small trainee intake has been invaluable, as we have been able to support and learn from each-other throughout the training contract."

Patrick Newlands

Trainee Solicitor

"There is plenty of opportunity to take on responsibility, and the partners and associates are always very approachable and keen to help whenever I have questions."

"I was initially surprised by how approachable the partners are and how partners have actively sought to provide me with training and development opportunities."

"Compared to my peers at other firms, I feel Bristows trainees are given responsibility quite early on."

Trainee Solicitor

"When applying for training contracts, Bristows stood out for so many reasons – it has a clear focus on technology, as well as other creative and inventive sectors."

Miriam Schröder

Trainee Solicitor

"Being a trainee at Bristows, while intensive, has been a rewarding experience as I am developing new skills every single day and the people around me always make time to help me learn."

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