Four things I learnt throughout my training contract
Whilst completing a training contract, there are many concerns that you may have. Reflecting on my time as a trainee, here are my four lessons learnt.
21 June 2019
How does a law degree prepare you for a career in commercial law?
Many embarking on a law degree do so with the intention of becoming a solicitor. How does a law degree prepare you for a career in a commercial law firm?
By Molly Paatz
24 March 2017
How to use non-legal work experience in your training contract application
Here's how I used my non-legal work experience in my training contract application to show I had the skills to be a lawyer.
By Siobhan Lewis
20 February 2017
Life as a trainee secondee
As the end of my secondment approaches and preparation for returning to Burges Salmon is fully underway, I reflect on my experience as an in-house lawyer.
By Rayann Fearon
24 June 2016
Balancing work, life, studies and everything in between
Nicole Marks talks about her experience in the Burges Salmon legal apprenticeship program
14 February 2022
Hybrid Working: Top Tips
Trainee Abi Kromer gives us some advice on getting the most out of hybrid working
14 February 2022
A Trainee's contribution to International Women's Day
In this blog post, trainee Isabel Rawlings shares her experience getting involved with International Women's Day at Burges Salmon
19 May 2022
Client Secondments: The Benefits from a Trainee Perspective
Trainee Laura outlines her experience working in a Government legal department
15 February 2022
5 Nature Escapes Near Bristol
In this blog post, trainee Eve Hayzer shares her thoughts on the best places to escape to near Bristol
06 May 2022
Neurodiversity at Burges Salmon: a trainee’s perspective
Trainee Alice discusses working at Burges Salmon as a neurodivergent individual
22 March 2022
The vacation scheme: from both sides
In this blog post, trainee Eleanor Parsons shares her thoughts on the Burges Salmon vacation scheme process
22 April 2022
How does a private client team fit into a commercial law firm?
Commercial law firms often have large private client teams, but they can't always publicise their work. How do private client lawyers fit into a commercial firm?
By Andrew Kerr
24 February 2017