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Is it possible to work on some of the biggest mandates in your field, and know that every office will pull out all the stops to support you? Is it possible to have real autonomy but never feel like you’re just left to do it all yourself? Is it possible to work in an environment where your contribution is valued, even when you are just starting out? And is it possible to be yourself in a global law firm? 

Bird & Bird: About Us
Wherever it is in the world, Bird & Bird has the reach, the knowledge, the expertise, and the people to keep a business on track.

It is at Bird & Bird. We’re a firm built on a sense of connection and collaboration, where the culture helps us to grow as a firm and develop as individuals and teams.

Bird & Bird is an international law firm with offices across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. We’re one firm internationally, which is something our clients value because it brings consistency, collaboration, and clarity.

Our vision is to be the number one law firm in the world for organisations being changed by the digital world or those leading that change. We’ve advised clients from over 120 countries within the last year, and our clients include 17 of the world’s most innovative companies according to Forbes.

We have a stellar, global reputation for providing sophisticated, pragmatic advice to companies which are carving the world's digital future. 

We’re interested in the world, current issues, and emerging trends. We’re an outward-looking, sector-focused firm, specialising in Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Defence & Security, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Media, Entertainment & Sport, Retail & Consumer, and Technology & Communications. We use our sector understanding and legal expertise to unlock the issues and we take a commercial approach when applying the law.

Start your career at an international, sector-focused, and innovative law firm. Discover a world of possible.

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The facts
We’re an international firm with offices across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific region.
50% of our trainee solicitor cohorts are from non-law or STEM backgrounds.
Our clients include 17 of the world’s most innovative companies according to Forbes.
Some of our solicitors were previously doctors, chemists, engineers, mathematicians, and nurses.
90% of our Top 100 clients have been with us for over five years.
We’re fluent in over 40 different languages, including Hindi, Arabic, and Korean.
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