Careers blog

Insider information to demystify the application and interview process, give you an insight into life at Burges Salmon through the eyes of our colleagues and ‘B’ Initiatives, Responsible Business activities to get involved in and everything in between. All our Blog posts are written by Burges Salmon People.

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Edinburgh Bright Sparks 2024

On the 3^rd – 7^th June, Burges Salmon welcomed eight students to Edinburgh as part of our Bright Sparks Work Experience Programme

01 July 2024

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Mental health and the importance of looking after it!

In this blog, Zia shares insights into how she looks after her own mental health alongside tips for how you can too

31 May 2024

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A day volunteering at the Beacon Music Centre

An insight into the Marketing team’s volunteering day at Bristol Beacon’s Music Centre

29 April 2024

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The firm's first Iftar event

Burges Salmon hosts its first Iftar event at One Glass Wharf to celebrate Ramadan in collaboration with Bristol-based Charity, 91 Ways

05 April 2024

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Embarking on my legal career

In this blog, Harry shares his journey to becoming a legal apprentice and why he opted for the apprenticeship route

09 February 2024

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My Journey to Becoming a Legal Apprentice

In this blog, Amelia shares her journey to becoming a legal apprentice and the qualities of the apprenticeship route

01 February 2024

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UWE Futures - Business Professional Work Experience

In this Blog, Jagjeevan Kaur shares her thoughts and experiences in attending the UWE Futures program in collaboration with Burges Salmon in January 2024

25 January 2024

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Reflecting on the first four seats of my training contract

In this months careers blog, Katy Dixon reflects on the first year of her training contract. Applications are open for our Spring/Summer vacation schemes at our Bristol and Edinburgh offices. Apply by 12 January 2024!

06 December 2023

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An apprentice's advice for a successful selection event

In this blog piece, Molly Taylor, current Legal Apprentice, provides some guidance, as well as top tips to those making the leap from application to selection event

14 November 2023

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A future trainee's educational and legal career journey

In this blog, Rosie Collier shares her experience with the firms community partner, IntoUniversity, alongside some insights about her experience applying to the firm for a training contract.

01 November 2023

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Black History Month

In this blog, associate Sandra Mapara shares her career journey and tips for success.

31 October 2023

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Dyspraxia Awareness Week

In this blog, Grace Fadden shares awareness on living and working with Dyspraxia.

30 October 2023