Burges Salmon is an independent UK law firm based in Bristol, London and Edinburgh. They have built a progressive service culture based on collaboration and teamwork. Their work is shaped around the needs of their clients, which range from large private and public sector organisations to entrepreneurial businesses and wealthy individuals and families.
Top three things they look for in graduates
- Commercial awareness
- Analytical skills
- The ability to work with others
Recruitment cycle dates
Training Contracts 2028: their application process starts in October each year with an online application form. Bristol training contract application deadline is 22 June 2026* (*subject to change).
Vacation schemes: applications open for their Bristol and Edinburgh vacation schemes on 29 September 2025.
- Bristol winter vacation scheme application deadline – 27 October 2025
- Bristol spring and summer vacation schemes / Edinburgh spring and summer vacation scheme application deadline – 5 January 2026
For further details please visit their website.
How to contact them
Call their recruitment team on 0117 939 2000
For more information visit their website: https://www.burges-salmon.com/careers/trainee-solicitors