Careers blog for future trainees

One of the best things about being a trainee at Burges Salmon is living in Bristol. Here is why I think it is a great city to live in along with some suggestions of my favourite places to visit.

Life as a trainee isn’t all work and no play. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in the more social aspects the firm.

Top tips from trainee solicitor Helen Cracknell on how to become a solicitor without a law degree

Hebe Thorne’s trainee day in the life shows the variety and quality of work the Family team at Burges Salmon do.

Canadian trainee Alyssa Haggarty shares a few tips on the application process and securing a place.

In this post, I reflect on my initial thoughts approaching community engagement activities and the outcomes of my time involved in community projects.

My reflections on my four-month secondment with an in-house legal team at a substantial professional services firm in London.

When you approach the start of your training contract you will have many questions. One which you might be hesitant to bring up – does my life outside of work have to stop when I begin a law career?

My seat in private client has enabled me to observe how client relationships are managed, and has improved my confidence taking on responsibility and handling matters independently.

A training contract can provide a smorgasbord of opportunities. It’s important to combine a busy life with a balanced diet.

A change of profession can seem like a daunting prospect. You are leaving a role in which you were established to embark on something that is completely new.

By Zoe Gillingham

Do not forget to add these skills to your training contract and vacation scheme application forms. You never know when they might be useful.

By Robert Jeffrey