In 2022, Thibauld obtained his Master of Laws with distinction at the Catholic University of Leuven. He started his law studies at the KULAK campus in Kortrijk before continuing his education in Leuven. During his university studies, he specialised in social law.

Thibauld joined the team of Claeys & Engels in Kortrijk and he has been a member of the Bar of West Flanders since September 2022. Thibauld works in various branches of employment law.