About BCLP
BCLP is where 1,400 talented lawyers in 30 offices around the globe come together to provide clear, connected legal advice to high-profile clients in every time zone. Unlike many other global law firms, we are truly one firm with one profit pool, rather than a Swiss Verein. It’s where cutting-edge technology meets true thought leadership and where everyone from the newest trainee to the most senior partner contributes to a culture that’s friendly, supportive and hugely rewarding. If you share our progressive attitude and fresh-thinking approach, BCLP is where your ambition meets the future of law.
We work with household names like Deliveroo, Nike, Goldman Sachs, Heathrow, EDF, BT, Deutsche Bank and eBay. And you will too. In some cases, you might even have the
chance to spend time with them on a client secondment. We were the first major law firm to use AI, and we’ve won the Legal Week AI Innovation Award two years running. We were also the first firm to use Predictive Coding (a form of machine learning) in a case that went to trial in the High Court.
Every new trainee is allocated a partner mentor to help them find their feet and offer support and guidance throughout their training contract. Our Real Estate team, for instance, is ranked Tier 1 by both Legal 500 and Chambers. And the firm as a whole has earned a top 20 spot in The Lawyer UK 200 rankings.
We work particularly hard to strike the perfect balance between real responsibility and the support you need to develop and grow. The breadth of clients we work with and the range of projects we undertake present countless challenges, countless opportunities and countless industries to immerse yourself in.
Training at BCLP
Training contracts are available in London and Manchester. Each kicks off with a comprehensive induction designed to set you up for two exciting years ahead.
From there, you’ll get to explore the firm through four seat rotations of six months each, with flexible seat choices across our core departments and a wide range of practice areas. All of which will help you determine where your own interests and ambitions lie. Our ultimate goal is to ensure you have a positive experience during your training contract, so you’re keen to stay with the firm when you qualify.
We do this by:
► Welcoming applications from students from all backgrounds whether that’s a law or non-law degree. Right from the very beginning, everyone is treated equally
► Offering hands-on projects from the outset which rotate through four six-month seats
► Providing the best guidance possible. You’ll get one-on-one support from the Emerging Talent team, your Training Principal, and a Partner Mentor who’ll provide you with wider career guidance. You’ll also have a designated supervisor in every department you work in
► Organising meetings when your qualifications approach to help you understand the options available and the next steps towards building a successful career in law
► Providing individual coaching and training from the Learning and Development team, as well as quarterly ‘Lunch and Learn’ updates
► Giving you a say through our Trainee Discussion Forum on how we can keep improving your learning experience