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.

Careers blog

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Legal Cheek and Burges Salmon

Join Legal Cheek and Burges Salmon for a series of insightful events designed to help prospective trainee solicitors gain valuable knowledge, network with legal professionals, and kickstart their careers

06 November 2024

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Joining the firm as an Apprentice

Holly Murcott reflects on the first few weeks as an Apprentice Legal Technologist, moving away from home and what it’s like when you first join the firm as an apprentice

30 September 2024

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My Training Contract Experience

In this blog, Sasha Anisman, trainee solicitor, reflects on her training contract and how she tailored this to align with her interests and ambitions.

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AI and the future workforce

Chloe from our Digital Learning team will discuss incorporating AI to our firm, and how you can help join us on this journey!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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