The opportunity

​​​Are you in the early stages of your law studies and looking for a part-time traineeship that fits alongside your studies? Would you like to gain valuable hands-on experience at one of Finland’s leading international business law firms? We are now looking for Junior Trainees to join our Helsinki office for periods starting in September 2025 and January 2026. Apply to our Junior Trainee Programme and take your first steps with Bird & Bird!

The firm

At Bird & Bird, we offer aspiring legal professionals a unique opportunity to grow. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to exciting office and legal work, while being supported, trusted, and valued from day one.

What you'll do

As a Junior Trainee, you’ll gain practical experience in the daily operations of an international business law firm. You’ll get to see different areas of business law and develop your skills through a variety of tasks.

If you’re in your first or second year of law school, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. The role is part-time (approximately 2–3 days per week), making it easy to combine with your studies.

Together with other Junior Trainees, you’ll support our business services staff, trainees and lawyers to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Your tasks will include:

• Running errands and handling mail
• Setting up meeting rooms and assisting with events
• Supporting and covering for the reception
• Printing, scanning, and preparing documents
• Sharing legal updates with our lawyers 

About you

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn. You’ll do well in this role if you:

• Have good social skills and enjoy working as part of a team
• Can adapt to changing tasks and situations
• Have a service-minded attitude and a sense of humour
• Are fluent in both Finnish and English

Practical Details

You can apply for traineeships starting in September 2025 or January 2026.

We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone is valued. You’ll have access to internal training sessions, social events, and employee benefits that support your well-being. Our salary practices are guided by the recommendations set by the Association of Finnish Lawyers (Juristiliitto) and the salary is paid on an hourly basis.

Interested in joining us?

If this sounds like you, please apply by 17 August 2025 via the ‘Apply’ button. In your application, let us know which period(s) you’re applying for and include:

• Your CV and cover letter (in English)
• A transcript of your university studies

We’re eager to hear who you are and why you’re interested in business law—and especially in working at an international law firm.

We’ll start reviewing applications during the application period and aim to complete the recruitment by mid-September. Interviews will take place at the end of August.

For more information, feel free to contact HR Trainee Linnea Sarviaho or COO (Finland) Margaret Bigos at firstname.lastname(at)twobirds.com or by phone at +358 9 622 6670. 

Bird & Bird is an international law firm with a focus on organizations being changed by or creating technology and the digital world. We combine exceptional legal expertise with deep industry knowledge and refreshingly creative thinking to help our clients achieve their commercial goals. We have over 1800 lawyers in 33 offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and North America and a strong presence in the Nordics.

Bird & Bird is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment. We know an inclusive culture makes us more innovative and agile. We’re committed to treating everyone with kindness and respect, to creating an environment where everyone feels empowered and supported to succeed.

To find out more, please visit our social media channels and website www.twobirds.com/fi.