Bird & Bird

Where STEM meets law

Hosted by
Jessica Luck
Gradcracker
Sophie Hare-Scott
Gradcracker
Guest speakers
Lara Machnicki
Senior Early Careers Manager
Ella Wolfenden
Associate
Moona Malik
Trainee Solicitor
Fred Cascarini
Associate
This webinar was originally broadcast on Thursday, 22nd October 2026
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Key Takeaways:

  • Use STEM skills to solve complex legal problems involving new technologies while exploring different practice areas.
  • Complete two funded years of legal study before a two-year training contract with four six-month seat rotations.
  • Receive support and feedback from the early careers team, supervisors and peers throughout your studies and training contract.
  • You’ll be assessed on motivation, analysis, problem-solving and concise communication, so connect your STEM experience to law.
  • Join a trainee cohort, with plenty of opportunities to socialise and connect through company networks and activities.
Bird & Bird webinar highlights
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Meet Bird & Bird
Lara Machnicki
Senior Early Careers Manager
1:32
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Why law firms want STEM
Lara Machnicki
Senior Early Careers Manager
1:19
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The route for STEM students
Lara Machnicki
Senior Early Careers Manager
1:49
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Vacation schemes explained
Lara Machnicki
Senior Early Careers Manager
1:11
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Studying the GDL and SQE
Ella Wolfenden
Associate
4:17
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Why Fred chose law
Fred Cascarini
Associate
2:06
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Fred: chemistry to IP
Fred Cascarini
Associate
2:26
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Why Ella chose law
Ella Wolfenden
Associate
1:30
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Ella: science to tech law
Ella Wolfenden
Associate
3:33
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Moona: from the NHS to law
Moona Malik
Trainee Solicitor
3:31
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Lara: from chemistry to law
Lara Machnicki
Senior Early Careers Manager
1:57
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Showing an interest in law
Lara Machnicki
Senior Early Careers Manager
1:52
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Training and development
Fred Cascarini
Associate
2:05
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Culture at Bird & Bird
Moona Malik
Trainee Solicitor
2:50
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Life outside the day job
Ella Wolfenden
Associate
1:28
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The application process
Lara Machnicki
Senior Early Careers Manager
3:31
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Advice from the panel
Ella Wolfenden
Associate
2:29
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The Moona Method
Moona Malik
Trainee Solicitor
3:47
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Support before you start
Moona Malik
Trainee Solicitor
2:26
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Lara's parting advice
Lara Machnicki
Senior Early Careers Manager
1:29
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