Burges Salmon LLP |

Standing with you. Ambitious for you.

Burges Salmon is a market-leading independent UK law firm, driven by a clear purpose: to deliver the highest quality service and best experience for our clients and our people.

We combine deep sector expertise with a collaborative, forward-thinking culture. Our clients — from major corporate and public sector bodies to entrepreneurial businesses, individuals, and families — trust us to support them across their full spectrum of legal needs, from everyday matters to business-critical challenges.

We’re proud to be accessible, responsive, and easy to work with. Our people are based across the UK, including our head office in Bristol, Edinburgh and London, but we work wherever our clients need us — nationally and internationally — through our network of like-minded independent law firms.

Our commitment to environmental sustainability, inclusion and responsible business practices is central to how we operate. We hire, develop, and retain exceptional talent, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where people thrive and deliver outstanding results.

At Burges Salmon, we’re not just your legal advisors — we’re your long-term partners, ambitious for your success.

Trainee recruitment:

Applications for Trainee cycle open on 29th September 2025.

Deadline for Winter scheme: 27th October 2025

Deadline for Spring/Summer schemes: 5th January 2026

Deadline for direct process: 22nd June 2026 

Vacation Schemes:

Winter (Bristol): 1st-5th December 2025

Spring (Bristol and Edinburgh): 13th-24th April 2026

Summer 1 (Bristol): 1st-12th June 2026

Summer 2 (Bristol and Edinburgh): 15th-26th June 2026

Food for Thought: 

Application tips: 23rd October 2025

Assessment Centre tips: 22nd January 2026

Presentation evenings:

Edinburgh: 7th October 2025

Virtual: 20th November 2025

Bristol: 25th November 2025