Culture

Built on relationships.

Your voice matters here. This is a place where self-expression is welcomed. And success means collaborative achievements, not just individual pride.

As a BCLP trainee or apprentice, you’ll be treated as we do our best clients. That means being part of a workplace where everyone—regardless of background, identity or experience—feels they belong. Not just to help you thrive today, but to prepare you for tomorrow’s challenges.

Ideas are important, no matter the role. From trainees to partners, everyone is empowered with the resources and support they need to turn insights into transformative solutions for our clients. This is how we’re helping to raise the bar for the legal industry.

Your growth. Our priority.

What sets BCLP apart? Strong personal and professional connections that span decades and borders. From day one, you’ll experience a culture that values trust, collaboration and curiosity. We create this through:

Shared mission

As one integrated firm, mutual accountability and shared success drive everything we do.

Lasting investment

We’re creating a better future through enduring partnerships and sustainable investments in our people, communities and the planet.

Care and respect

We treat colleagues as we do our best clients—and that means celebrating diverse talents, perspectives and needs.

"BCLP has consistently ranked as a top ten LGBTQ* employer in the UK-wide and cross-sector Stonewall Work Equality Index and is also a Stonewall Top Trans Employer. I have been ‘out’ since I was a trainee (a very long time ago…) and, as well as being Global Inclusion & Client Engagement Partner, I am one of the LGBTQ* Champions here. Come and join our award-winning LGBTQ* group or join our allies network. At BCLP you truly can BE YOU."

Daisy Reeves, Global Inclusion & Client Engagement Partner

“I am the joint chair of the firm’s Race and Ethnicity Inclusion Network. This is something I am truly passionate about given my background and route into the legal profession. I am proud of the firm’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Our recruitment initiatives, like Career Kick Start and Race for Change demonstrate how we aim to recruit the best talent from diverse backgrounds . Our focus on retention is promoted through an inclusive culture which ensures we are meritocratic in providing opportunities to all."

Sunita Chawla, Partner

Let’s build our future together

Our combined 150-year legacy is based on building lasting relationships that deliver impact, celebrate diversity and unlock ideas. Our brand positioning—Client Intelligent—reflects this. It means we’re great listeners, solution builders and lateral thinkers.

If that sounds like you, we think you’ll fit in. Join our diverse community of extraordinary minds and make a positive impact on our business, clients and communities.

Great listeners

Valuing new perspectives and interacting with openness and respect.

Solution builders

Team players who collaborate without ego to help each other and the firm succeed.

Lateral thinkers

Resourceful thinkers unafraid to do things differently—executing bold ideas with energy and commitment.