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Burges Salmon Graduate Careers

This is the law firm hub for Burges Salmon, a law firm with offices spread across the UK. Find out more about their opportunites and how to apply from this useful resource. 

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The AllAboutLaw perspective on Burges Salmon

If you're looking for exposure to a greater variety of practice areas during your training contract, then Burges Salmon's six-seat programme could be exactly what you're looking for. Based in Bristol and Edinburgh, the firm counts The John Lewis Partnership, Costain Group, The Crown Commercial Service, Babcock International Group and Highways England among its roster of high-profile clients. 

The firm is known for its friendly and collaborative culture and you'll be given plenty of client and partner contact right from the start of your training contract. You'll complete your six seats in a range of practice areas, from banking and private client to real estate to dispute resolution. You'll also be given the opportunity to complete a client secondment or join one of the firm's preferred international law firms for a seat. Trainees are also encouraged to take part in volunteer or pro bono work alongside the firm's award-winning training programme.

What the firm says

Finding the right training contract is a critical step in your legal career. At Burges Salmon, you do not have to choose between high quality work, career development, and a supportive culture. You can have it all.

We are an ambitious, sustainable, and inclusive firm, focused on helping our clients, people and wider communities’ flourish. Our values shape everything we do and create an environment where you can grow with us, are encouraged to contribute, and are trusted to take ownership so you can truly own it together with those around you.

Our six-seat training contract gives you broader experience than most firms, helping you build confidence, explore different areas of law, and create lasting impact early in your career.

With our head office in Bristol, offices in Edinburgh and London, and satellite offices in Cardiff and Dublin, we work with a wide range of national and international clients. Our expertise spans core practice areas including Corporate, Disputes, Real Estate, Projects, and Private Client, across sectors such as energy and utilities, infrastructure, financial services, transport, private wealth, and the public sector.

You will be supported by a collaborative culture where people work closely together and where every voice is heard. Alongside high-quality training and meaningful work, this ensures you can contribute confidently, build strong relationships, and develop a career with real impact.

Recognised as RollOnFriday’s Best Law Firm to Work At, Burges Salmon offers an environment where you can grow, contribute and thrive. 

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Data

• 1st Year Trainee - Bristol£47,000
• 2nd Year Trainee - Bristol£49,000
• Year 1 apprentice salary£25,000
• Retention Rate100%

Sustainability

Sustainability is incredibly important to this law firm. The firm has signed up to the Sustainable Recruitment Alliance pledge, which is a movement committed to finding more sustainable ways to attract early talent.

Academic requirements

• UCAS Points 340
• Degree 2:1 or above

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