What to expect

Embarking on a career in law is the start of a long but hugely rewarding journey and B P Collins makes every effort to ensure this a worthwhile and enjoyable experience.

Whether joining one of our law insight days or commencing your graduate training, you’ll be given the opportunity to learn invaluable skills from dedicated and supportive practitioners who genuinely care about supporting and mentoring new talent.

Our dedicated HR team is on hand to advise on the qualification pathways available and application process and will continue to support you throughout your career progression.

B P Collins is constantly evolving. We think agilely and grasp opportunities. We are proud of our ambition and bravely innovate. If these all resonate with you, then a bright future is on offer with us.

What do we offer?

Our early careers opportunities will give you the chance to explore different areas of law and learn new skills.

Who are we?

B P Collins is a multi- award winning life cycle private client and business law firm based in the Thames Valley.

Our lawyers are dedicated to delivering our clients the best legal advice. Simply put, we solve problems, manage risk and always seek to add value.

Our wide ranging business and private clients clients trust us with their most complex matters and rely on our proven experience and specialist knowledge.

In our everyday interactions with our people, clients and communities, we live and breathe our values:

  • Dedication: We are dedicated to our client’s cause providing understanding and guidance.
  • Teamwork: We work as a team with our clients and each other.
  • Availability: We are available to our clients and each other to get things done.
  • Approachable: We are approachable, attentive and supportive in every interaction.
  • Trusted: We are trusted to provide the best legal advice to our clients.

Practice Groups

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If you have any questions or would like more information, please email Maria Jefcoate in our HR team at hradmin@bpcollins.co.uk.

 

Early Careers
Testimonials

You’re given a high level of responsibility as you’re almost always working with partners directly. You don’t just do admin, you get to do fee-earning work which is actually pushing the matter forward

Dominic Beirne – Solicitor

I settled on BPC because of the type of training I knew I was going to get… I knew that I was going to be appreciated, that I was going to do something important and not just document review

Josh Dickinson – Trainee

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time with all the departments so it’s really difficult to decide upon which area I want to qualify

Shauna Everitt – Solicitor

Graduate Programme

Our two year training contracts will give you the knowledge and experience you need to start your career in law. We offer a 5 seat rotation to give you the chance to explore different areas of law.

Most trainees qualify into the firm

Students celebrating graduation

Paralegal Roles

Joining us as a paralegal is a great introduction to working within our firm.

Most paralegals go onto to become trainees within the firm.

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Vacation Scheme

Not sure if a career in law is for you? Why not test it out with a week working for us.

Our vacation scheme takes place between May and September each year.

Work experience and instructor

Insight Days

The Law Insight day is open to A-level or equivalent students, non-law and law undergraduates/ graduates. The day is designed to give participants an insight into the various areas of law we practice in. The morning consists of presentations from our trainees followed by a mock trial exercise in the afternoon.

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