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Begin your career with our award-winning programmes. Whether you are interested in a legal career or a role in business, why not dive right in and #BeMoreSalmon?
Based in Bristol and Edinburgh, we are an independent law firm renowned for a supportive culture and high-profile clients, including the John Lewis Partnership and HSBC Bank plc.
By joining our school of salmon with our trainee solicitor programme, apprenticeships or student work experience opportunities, you’ll get the chance to make a splash and gain experience with high-profile clients.
Our collaborative environment truly gives you the opportunity to flourish; we ensure comprehensive professional growth, experience and the support needed to help you leap forward in your career.
Rotate through six areas, from Banking and Real Estate to Dispute Resolution and Private Client, gaining varied experience to make an informed decision upon qualification.
Work with prestigious clients like The John Lewis Partnership, National Highways, Babcock International Group, The Crown Commercial Service, Virgin Group, HSBC Bank plc, Yeo Valley, Spire Healthcare, EDF and Octopus.
Enhance your skills through in-house work experience placements with major clients.
Balance early responsibility with a supportive, open-door environment that pushes you to excel.
Engage in diversity, wellbeing, and community activities, or contribute through pro bono work.
Enjoy firm-wide bonuses, discounted gym memberships, and private healthcare to support your wellbeing.
Want to earn while you learn from the best team in law? Our apprenticeship programmes provide a unique insight into a wide range of careers for those on a non-university path.
Gain hands-on experience and industry exposure in both legal and business services teams.
As an apprentice you’ll develop practical skills whilst receiving dedicated support through our buddy system, enabling you to dive into your career.
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We offer the chance to #BeMoreSalmon to school and college students through work experience placements and information days.
Our programmes give you the opportunity to gain an insight into the industry and learn what makes a professional career in law and business services.
Find out moreWhether you’re an aspiring trainee solicitor or think you would be better suited to an apprenticeship, dive in and discover what life at the firm is like.
The evenings will consist of a welcome presentation from a partner, a talk on ‘life as a trainee’ at the firm, and information on the training contract application process.
You will have the chance to network and ask questions following the talk, with light refreshments available.
In addition to our presentation evenings we run a series of more informal events to provide guidance on applying for our vacation schemes and training contracts.
Our ‘food for thought’ sessions focus on application tips and will offer advice on other key topics too. There will also be a Q&A session with trainees and the recruitment team.
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Vist our job board and start your journey with Burges Salmon today to #BeMoreSalmon
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