Training Contract 2029
Complete a two-year London training contract with rotations across Bristows’ intellectual-property, technology, commercial and disputes practices.
London
Undergraduate
Law
In-Person
3 January 2027
Last verified: 16 September 2026
About this opportunity
Bristows offers a two-year training contract commencing in August 2029. Trainees complete a mixture of three- and six-month seats across the firm’s principal departments, including a guaranteed six-month seat in Patent Litigation. Other potential seats include Commercial IP and IT, Corporate, Real Estate, Commercial Disputes, Competition and Regulatory. Bristows recruits up to ten trainees per intake.
Who is it for?
Penultimate-year law students, final-year students and graduates from any degree discipline who are interested in commercial law and Bristows’ specialist work in intellectual property, technology, life sciences and brands.
What you will gain
Practical legal experience across transactional, advisory and contentious matters; guaranteed experience in intellectual-property law; close supervision from partners and senior associates; professional-skills training; and the potential opportunity to undertake a client secondment.
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Requirements
Candidates should normally be working towards or have obtained a 2:1 degree and demonstrate a consistent academic record. A science degree is not required. Bristows considers applications holistically and encourages applicants to disclose mitigating circumstances.
How to apply
Submit an online application form through the Bristows recruitment portal. Selected applicants complete a video interview, followed by a first interview with a partner and senior associate. Final-stage candidates attend a second partner interview and complete a written exercise. Bristows does not use psychometric testing or personality profiling.
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