Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon is proud to report that all four of its apprentices have successfully been admitted to the roll of solicitors after completing their 6+ years of study and work at the firm and successfully passing their SQE assessments. They all continue their careers with the firm, joining the 24 solicitors that qualified after
Burges Salmon posted a 100% trainee retention rate.
Nicole Marks and Jasmine Sharp will join the firm’s Dispute Resolution department whilst Charlie Morgan and Joanna Rogers join its Corporate and Construction and Engineering departments respectively. This is the firm’s second cohort of solicitors qualifying through the apprenticeship route, following in the footsteps of India Jenkins, Tom Chamberlain and Elliot Hawes who all qualified in 2023.
Burges Salmon has pioneered the introduction of legal apprenticeships in the UK since 2015, helping to shape the paralegal and solicitor apprenticeship standards as part of a trailblazer group of like-minded firms. Applications for the 2025 solicitor apprentice intake are now open with the firm offering one of the most competitive salaries in the market.
Roger Bull, Managing Partner at Burges Salmon, says: “Congratulations to Nicole, Jasmine, Charlie and Joanna on their achievements, it’s been fantastic to see them grow and develop over the years. Supporting, advancing and investing in our people is a cornerstone for how we set ourselves up for future growth, and we’re thrilled to have an impressive pool of 28 talented newly qualified solicitors who have decided to pursue their careers with us, a testament to the success of our trainee and apprenticeship schemes.
“The legal sector has made great strides in broadening access to the profession and better reflect the diverse make-up of the UK. Legal apprenticeships in particular have proved a very effective social mobility tool, opening up new routes into a career in law and offering opportunities for people who feel university isn’t the right path for them. Learning from the ground up, our apprentices have a unique opportunity to work with talented lawyers and business professionals, enjoying and contributing to the supportive and collaborative culture we’ve created. It’s also very pleasing to see students who previously took part in our work experience programmes like Bright Sparks and Bristol Future Talent Partnership, apply for an apprenticeship at the firm.”
The firm currently employs 28 apprentices across legal and business professional teams including Marketing, People, Facilities, and IT.