Burges Salmon

United Kingdom - Spring Vacation Scheme

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

• Applications open: 2026-09-28
• Closing date: 2027-01-05 23:59:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications open 28 September 2026 and close before midnight UK time on 5 January 2027.
• Programme dates: 12–23 April 2027
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 28 September 2026 and close before midnight UK time on 5 January 2027.
• Programme: 12–23 April 2027

• Who can apply: Anyone eligible to apply for the linked Training Contract, regardless of degree discipline or time since graduation.
• Application process: Online application form Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Assessments: In-person assessment centres in Bristol on 1, 2 and 4 February 2027.
• Progression: Training Contract interview.
• Expenses: No general scheme-expense amount was published on the checked official page.
• Right to work: Burges Salmon does not sponsor work-experience placements.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Bristol Training Contract Presentation Evening 2026

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

• Application timing: Registration is essential through the event page.
• Programme dates: 24 November 2026, 18:00–approximately 19:00, virtual on Microsoft Teams.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Registration is essential through the event page.
• Programme: 24 November 2026, 18:00–approximately 19:00, virtual on Microsoft Teams.

• Who can apply: Students and graduates interested in Burges Salmon training contracts.
• Progression: Future applications.
• Expenses: Travel expenses reimbursed up to £100; hotel accommodation support up to £80 may be available for eligible attendees travelling from farther away.
• Travel support: Up to £100 travel reimbursement and up to £80 hotel support, subject to the firm’s published conditions.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Edinburgh Training Contract Presentation Evening 2026

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom: Edinburgh

• Application timing: Registration is essential and remains open while places are available.
• Programme dates: 19 November 2026; arrival from 17:45.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Registration is essential and remains open while places are available.
• Programme: 19 November 2026; arrival from 17:45.

United Kingdom - Bright Sparks Bristol Work Experience 2027

Type: Work Experience

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

• Applications open: 2026-09-14
• Closing date: 2027-02-15 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications open 14 September 2026 and close 15 February 2027.
• Programme dates: 5–9 July 2027
• Duration: Five days
• Places: Part of 48 annual Bristol places
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 14 September 2026 and close 15 February 2027.
• Programme: 5–9 July 2027
• Programme: 12–16 July 2027

• Who can apply: Years 10–12 students in England or S4–S6 students in Scotland.
• Eligibility: Students in Years 10–12 in England or S4–S6 in Scotland.
• Application process: Online application
• Progression: Future education, apprenticeship or graduate applications.
• Expenses: Travel expenses reimbursed up to £100; hotel accommodation support up to £80 may be available for eligible attendees travelling from farther away.
• Travel support: Up to £100 travel reimbursement and up to £80 hotel support, subject to the firm’s published conditions.
• Accommodation support: Up to £80 hotel accommodation where appropriate.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Bristol Trainee Open Day 2027

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

• Application timing: Registration information will be available through the Emerging Talent page.
• Programme dates: 18 March 2027.
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Registration information will be available through the Emerging Talent page.
• Programme: 18 March 2027.

United Kingdom - Bristol Direct Training Contract 2029

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

• Closing date: 2027-06-21 18:00:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications are open and close at 6:00pm UK time on 21 June 2027.
• Programme dates: The training contract commences in September 2029.
• Duration: 24 months
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications are open and close at 6:00pm UK time on 21 June 2027.
• Programme: The training contract commences in September 2029.

• Who can apply: Penultimate and final-year law students, final-year non-law students, graduates and career changers.
• Eligibility: Open to eligible penultimate- and final-year law students, final-year non-law students, graduates and career changers.
• Application process: Online application form Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Assessments: Emerging Talent Assessment; Critical Reasoning Assessment; in-person Bristol assessment centres on 21 and 22 July 2027; training contract interviews in August 2027.
• Progression: Qualification as an England and Wales solicitor and consideration for available NQ roles.
• Funding: PGDL and SQE Plus support through the University of Law, with a £9,000 maintenance grant for each funded course.
• Right to work: Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available to successful candidates. Work-experience placements are not sponsored.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship

Type: Apprenticeship

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

• Applications open: 2026-09-01
• Closing date: 2026-11-09 23:59:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications open 1 September 2026 and close before midnight UK time on 9 November 2026.
• Programme dates: Six-year apprenticeship starting September 2027; exact start day not published.
• Duration: 6 years
• Places: 4 per year
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 1 September 2026 and close before midnight UK time on 9 November 2026.
• Programme: Six-year apprenticeship starting September 2027; exact start day not published.

• Who can apply: School leavers meeting the published academic criteria.
• Eligibility: A school-leaver route combining four work days with one study day each week.
• Academic requirements: Published page describes the academic requirements; exact wording should be preserved from the live application page when the current application form becomes available.
• Application process: Online application Online assessments Assessment centre Interview
• Assessments: Selection sessions in Bristol on 8 and 10 December 2026; work-experience week 15–19 February 2027; offers expected February or March 2027.
• Progression: Solicitor qualification.
• Funding: The degree and professional qualification are funded through the apprenticeship, and apprentices receive a salary.
• Right to work: Apprenticeship funding and right-to-work eligibility apply.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Bristol Summer Vacation Scheme 2 - 2027

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

• Applications open: 2026-09-28
• Closing date: 2027-01-05 23:59:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications open 28 September 2026 and close before midnight UK time on 5 January 2027.
• Programme dates: 14–25 June 2027
• Duration: Two weeks
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 28 September 2026 and close before midnight UK time on 5 January 2027.
• Programme: 14–25 June 2027

• Who can apply: Anyone eligible to apply for the linked Training Contract, regardless of degree discipline or time since graduation.
• Eligibility: Open to candidates eligible to begin a training contract in 2029 or earlier, including penultimate- and final-year law students, final-year non-law students, graduates and career changers.
• Application process: Online application, Emerging Talent Assessment, critical-reasoning assessment and in-person assessment centre.
• Assessments: Online assessments followed by an in-person assessment centre in Bristol on 1, 2 or 4 February 2027.
• Progression: Successful participants are invited to interview for a training contract.
• Expenses: £450 contribution towards participation expenses.
• Right to work: Burges Salmon does not sponsor work-experience placements.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Edinburgh Spring Vacation Scheme

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: Edinburgh

• Applications open: 2026-09-28
• Closing date: 2027-01-05 23:59:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications open 28 September 2026 and close before midnight UK time on 5 January 2027.
• Programme dates: 12–23 April 2027
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 28 September 2026 and close before midnight UK time on 5 January 2027.
• Programme: 12–23 April 2027

• Who can apply: Anyone eligible to apply for the linked Training Contract, regardless of degree discipline or time since graduation.
• Application process: Online application form Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Assessments: In-person assessment centres in Edinburgh on 22 and 24 February 2027.
• Progression: Training Contract interview.
• Expenses: No general scheme-expense amount was published on the checked official page.
• Right to work: Burges Salmon does not sponsor work-experience placements.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Student Inspiration Day 2027

Type: School Programme

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

• Application timing: Applications open 14 September 2026 and close 4 January 2027.
• Programme dates: 11 March 2027, 10:00–16:00.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 14 September 2026 and close 4 January 2027.
• Programme: 11 March 2027, 10:00–16:00.

United Kingdom - Bristol Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme 2027 - Summer 1

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

• Applications open: 2026-09-28
• Closing date: 2027-01-05 23:59:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications open 28 September 2026 and close before midnight UK time on 5 January 2027.
• Programme dates: 31 May–11 June 2027
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 28 September 2026 and close before midnight UK time on 5 January 2027.
• Programme: 31 May–11 June 2027

• Who can apply: Anyone eligible to apply for the linked Training Contract, regardless of degree discipline or time since graduation.
• Eligibility: Open to eligible applicants regardless of degree discipline or time since graduation, subject to eligibility for the linked training-contract intake.
• Application process: Online application form Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Assessments: In-person assessment centres in Bristol on 1, 2 and 4 February 2027.
• Progression: Training Contract interview.
• Funding: Paid vacation scheme.
• Right to work: Burges Salmon does not sponsor work-experience placements.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Bright Sparks work experience

Type: Work Experience

Location: United Kingdom: Edinburgh

• Applications open: 2026-09-14
• Closing date: 2027-01-05
• Application timing: Applications open 14 September 2026 and close 5 January 2027.
• Programme dates: 7–11 June 2027
• Duration: 1 week
• Places: 10
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 14 September 2026 and close 5 January 2027.
• Programme: 7–11 June 2027

• Who can apply: Years 10–12 students in England or S4–S6 students in Scotland.
• Eligibility: Students in Years 10–12 in England or S4–S6 in Scotland.
• Application process: Online application
• Progression: Future education, apprenticeship or graduate applications.
• Funding: Unpaid work experience; lunch is provided and travel-expense support is available.
• Expenses: Travel expenses reimbursed up to £100; hotel accommodation support up to £80 may be available for eligible attendees travelling from farther away.
• Travel support: Up to £100 travel reimbursement and up to £80 hotel support, subject to the firm’s published conditions.
• Accommodation support: Up to £80 hotel accommodation where appropriate.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.

United Kingdom - Winter Vacation Scheme

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

• Applications open: 2026-09-28
• Closing date: 2026-10-26 23:59:00 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications open 28 September 2026 and close before midnight UK time on 26 October 2026.
• Programme dates: 30 November–4 December 2026
• Duration: 1 week
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 28 September 2026 and close before midnight UK time on 26 October 2026.
• Programme: 30 November–4 December 2026

• Who can apply: Anyone eligible to apply for the linked Training Contract, regardless of degree discipline or time since graduation.
• Application process: Online application form Burges Salmon Emerging Talent Assessment Critical Reasoning Assessment Initial blind review In-person assessment centre Group exercise Written exercise One-to-one lawyer interview
• Assessments: Untimed Emerging Talent Assessment, timed Critical Reasoning Assessment and an in-person Bristol assessment centre.
• Progression: Training Contract interview.
• Funding: £450 contribution toward expenses.
• Expenses: No general scheme-expense amount was published on the checked official page.
• Right to work: Burges Salmon does not sponsor work-experience placements.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available for online assessments, interviews and assessment centres. Disabled candidates may also be supported through the Enabled Candidate Scheme and specialist WECIL support.