Bristows is an independent full service law firm that has advised innovative clients since its inception in 1837. For over 180 years, the Bristows name has represented a rigorous intellectual approach to law, as well as a practical understanding of the ever-changing demands of business. Today the firm brings together a diverse collection of talent to deliver high-quality advice, working with world-leading clients across its key sectors, including TMT, life sciences, and consumer products. Bristows offers an unusually deep knowledge of the industries it serves – a high proportion of Bristows’ lawyers have specialist backgrounds: technical degrees, PhDs and practical experience working in industries such as IT, media, telecoms, pharmaceuticals and biotech.
Bristows has an enviable reputation for collegiality, it has rejected billable hours targets for its lawyers to encourage teamwork and increase the focus on the quality and value of the service it provides to its clients. The firm serves new entrants, as well as established businesses from the UK, Europe, North America and the Far East, across the full range of legal disciplines. Much of the firms’ work is cross-border, and Bristows works alongside leading firm worldwide to provide an integrated international service to clients as required.
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Bright Network Diverse Legal Leaders 2026
Meet HSF Kramer, RPC & Slaughter and May at Diverse Legal Leaders before application season! 👩🏻⚖️ 👨🏾⚖️ Attend Diverse Legal Leaders and explore what a career in law could look like for you. Connect with leading firms and start building your future in law. See if you're eligible to attend. Date: Friday, 16th October (12:00-17:30) Location: London, EC3R 7AG (nearest tube station is Bank) Agenda: Panel talks, skills sessions and networking 👋 Employers you'll meet | 🤝 DEI&B and accessibility *Sponsorship opportunities with participating employers may be limited for attendees without the permanent right to work in the UK.
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Intellectual Property Workshop (Online) 2026
Event InformationEach year we run structured workshops to give you an insight into the firm and the work we do. We will run a variety of interactive sessions, a case study and networking throughout the day. The aim is to give you a true overview of Bristows and our working culture.This IP workshop will be hosted online on Wednesday 18th November 2026.EligibilityTo apply for this IP workshop, you must be in the second, penultimate or final year of an undergraduate degree (of any discipline), a graduate or a postgraduate.The Application ProcessApplications for the IP workshop will close on 16 October 2026. The assessment process consists of an online application form followed by a short video interview for selected applicants.
VirtualIntellectual Property Workshop (In Person) 2026
Event InformationEach year we run structured workshops to give you an insight into the firm and the work we do. We will run a variety of interactive sessions, a case study and networking throughout the day. The aim is to give you a true overview of Bristows and our working culture.This IP workshop will take place in our London office on Tuesday 24th November 2026.EligibilityTo apply for this IP workshop, you must be in the second, penultimate or final year of an undergraduate degree (of any discipline), a graduate or a postgraduate.The Application ProcessApplications for the IP workshop will close on 16 October 2026. The assessment process consists of an online application form followed by a short video interview for selected applicants.
LondonIntellectual Property Workshop for Scientists and Engineers (In Person) 2026
Event InformationThis IP workshop is an opportunity to explore how a background in science or engineering can support a career in Intellectual Property Law at Bristows. You will take part in interactive sessions, case studies and networking throughout the day. The day will conclude with a discussion about further opportunities at the firm.The IP workshop for scientists and engineers will take place in our London office on Wednesday 9 December 2026.EligibilityTo apply for this workshop, you must be an undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate studying a science or engineering degree.The Application ProcessApplications for this IP workshop will close on 23 October 2026. The assessment process consists of an online application form followed by a short video interview for selected applicants.
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