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Five mistakes (most) trainees make – and how to avoid them

Harrison Folland advises on how to avoid the top 5 most common trainee mistakes

13 April 2021

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Diversity and inclusion at Burges Salmon: a trainee's perspective

In this blog, trainee solicitor Vishal Babu, discusses the traction built around the topic of diversity and inclusion over the years and his experience of diversity and inclusion at Burges Salmon

09 April 2021

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Fundraising for the charity theme of the year

An insight into fundraising for the charity theme of the year

22 March 2021

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A (virtual) seat in Projects

This blog provides an insight into the day of a Projects trainee

02 March 2021

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The first working day of 2021 in the life of a Dispute Resolution trainee

This blog provides an idea of the type of work a trainee in the Dispute Resolution department may undertake

15 February 2021

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Keeping up with colleagues (virtually)

In this blog, trainee Emily Clarke shares her experience on keeping up with colleagues virtually

03 February 2021

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Moving from London to Bristol – what is it really like?

In this blog, trainee David Sherafati shares his experience of moving from London to Bristol

19 January 2021

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Trainee life working from home

An insight into life working from home as a trainee

21 December 2020

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Top tips for a virtual vacation scheme

In this blog, we provide some tips on for your virtual vacation scheme including networking at virtual events, virtual etiquette and your home-working environment

03 December 2020

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A day in the life of a trainee in the Tax departments

This blog gives an idea of the kind of work a trainee in the Tax department can expect to do

24 November 2020

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Hints and tips for future trainee solicitors

Tips for future trainees on what to expect and how to get the most out of your training contract

03 September 2019

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Four things I learnt throughout my training contract

Whilst completing a training contract, there are many concerns that you may have. Reflecting on my time as a trainee, here are my four lessons learnt.

21 June 2019