Bird & Bird Commercial Law

Why complete this Bird & Bird Virtual Experience Programme

Experience working as a solicitor with us at Bird & Bird. Develop your knowledge of what a solicitor actually does and use this experience during the recruitment process to showcase your enthusiasm for a career in law. Did you know Forage applicants are 13.4x more likely to receive an offer compared to non-Forage applicants at Bird & Bird? 70% of future trainees completed the programme, so it is phenomenally successful.

Self-paced

7-8 hours

No grades

No assessments

Intermediate

Immerse yourself in the world of an international law firm and discover what life is like as a junior solicitor at Bird & Bird.

Experience life at the firm and learn directly from us in your own time and in your own space with this virtual experience programme. Complete three modules that will encourage you to apply law theory to work situations at Bird & Bird; develop your commercial awareness, skills and knowledge; and practice reviewing, drafting and analysing legal documents for clients. Learn directly from us

The programme takes 7-8 hours to complete, and you will need a tablet, PC or laptop to access the programme online.

At the end of the programme, you will earn a certificate to share with prospective employers and your professional network, as well as a recruiter-approved guide on how to showcase this new experience during the recruitment process at Bird & Bird.

This programme is open to all. There are no entry requirements to complete this programme and no previous experience of law is required.

Watch our introductory video. Listen to our trainee solicitors introduce the firm and find out what you can expect from the programme.
Sign up and enroll. Our programme is free and can be completed virtually in your own time and own space, from anywhere in the world.
Start the first task. Work your way through three different tasks, to understand the work of a solicitor at an international law firm.
Submit your work and receive example answers. As you complete each task, you will receive examples to show you how our solicitors would approach the task.

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Bird & Bird. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your CV and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Commercial Awareness

Contract Drafting

Intellectual Property Law

Legal Application

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Risk Analysis

Written Communication

Introduction from Bird & Bird

Tasks

Task One: Review grounds for a trade mark infringement claim and prepare a memo for a client

2-3 hoursIntermediate

Develop your understanding of the steps involved in commencing IP litigation

What you'll learn

Meet your client, Brew4You, who has over 120 locations throughout the UK and also functions as a global coffee retailer
An understanding of the steps involved in commencing IP litigation

What you'll do

Review grounds for a trade mark infringement claim and prepare a memo for a client

Task One: Review grounds for a trade mark infringement claim and prepare a memo for a client

2-3 hoursIntermediate

Develop your understanding of the steps involved in commencing IP litigation

What you'll learn

Meet your client, Brew4You, who has over 120 locations throughout the UK and also functions as a global coffee retailer
An understanding of the steps involved in commencing IP litigation

What you'll do

Review grounds for a trade mark infringement claim and prepare a memo for a client

Reviews

4.6

I enjoyed how the simulation gave a practical insight into the type of work Bird & Bird completes. From the perspective of someone who has not studied law before, the simulation provides sufficient support which prevents the tasks from feeling overwhelming. But these resources also enable you to research in an engaging and challenging way.

Student, University of Reading

It gave me a much clearer idea of the type of work I would be doing at a commercial firm. Each task challenged me to think commercially, read the laws, and draft. I learnt a lot about IP, Patents, Copyright , as well as thinking with client in mind. Also found it useful to think about what the other party could argue.

Student, University of Leeds

I enjoyed the practical, real-world approach to intellectual property law. The simulation provided a clear insight into how patent infringement matters are assessed in practice, from reviewing patent claims and ownership details to analysing validity and advising a client on strategic options. It was engaging, realistic, and helped develop both legal research and commercial awareness skills.

Student, Maharaja Agrasen Institute Of Technology