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 and December 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 legal and office 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 1–3 days per week), making it easy to combine with your studies.

Working alongside other Junior Trainees, you’ll support our business services teams, trainees and lawyers in delivering excellent client experience and ensuring the smooth running of our office. Your tasks will include, for example:

• Running errands and handling mail
• Setting up meeting rooms and assisting with events
• Supporting to take care of the reception and switchboard operations
• Printing, scanning, and preparing documents and materials

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 strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a team
• Can adapt to a variety of tasks and changing priorities
• Have a service-minded approach and bring a helpful and positive attitude
• Communicate fluently in both Finnish and English

Practical details

You can apply for traineeships starting in September 2026 or December 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 30 August 2026 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 in the beginning of September.

For more information, feel free to contact HR Specialist Anna Korsoff 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 1600 lawyers in 34 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.