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
Trainee life working from home
An insight into life working from home as a trainee
21 December 2020
Top tips for a virtual vacation scheme
In this blog, we provide some tips on for your virtual vacation scheme including networking at virtual events, virtual etiquette and your home-working environment
03 December 2020
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
Taking the non-law route to a training contract
Half of my trainee intake didn't study law as a degree subject. Here are my top tips for studying the GDL.
By Nicola Turley
06 January 2017
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
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
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
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
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
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
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