Showing 457-468 of 5082 results

Blog

What I learned in my first year as a trainee solicitor

A training contract is incredibly challenging and will have you spending more time outside your comfort zone than in. Here is what I have learned so far.

By Mel Mahon
22 September 2017

Blog

Trainee life working from home

An insight into life working from home as a trainee
21 December 2020

Blog

The trainee diet

A training contract can provide a smorgasbord of opportunities. It’s important to combine a busy life with a balanced diet.
22 October 2018

Blog

Strictly Legal: The Trainee Dance Group

Six sassy couples and four fearless groups took part in Burges Salmon’s charity dancing event which raised money for Julian House.

By Olivia Ward
09 December 2016

Blog

Skills development and training opportunities

There is a wealth of training available for trainee solicitors. So, what different opportunities are there at Burges Salmon to develop our skills?

By Sakshi Buttoo
16 June 2017

Blog

Why I qualified as a corporate lawyer

As a trainee in the corporate department my work ranged from researching complex points of law, to private equity transactions and public company takeovers.

By Michal Szperzynski
06 November 2017

Blog

Why do I want to be a lawyer?

It is a question asked in every interview and it can be hard to put the answer into words. Here are some ways to help you to answer that question.

By Guinevere Wentworth
15 February 2018

Blog

What's it like working as a trainee solicitor?

A training contract will have challenging moments: complex points of law and demanding projects. As part of the trainee team, you work together.

By Owen Jones
04 April 2017

Blog

What does a sector-focused approach mean for your training contract?

Having a sector-focused approach throughout my training contract has helped build my commercial awareness and develop transferable skills.

By Lizzy Rowlands
13 March 2017

Blog

What distinguishes one big commercial law firm from another?

This is a common question among training contract applicants. Here's a hint – it's not international clients or full-service capabilities.

By Mathew Keller

30 December 2016

Blog

Volunteering days at Burges Salmon

Being part of a firm that actively encourages employees to get involved in such a wide range of volunteering opportunities is something to be proud of.

By Hannah Craig
29 July 2016

Blog

Five ways to nail a vacation scheme

In this blog post we present five tips to help you nail your vacation scheme
24 January 2022