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Bright Sparks- Edinburgh

Burges Salmon
Edinburgh

Expected closing date: Tuesday, 5 January 2027

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Gain a week of unpaid work experience at Burges Salmon in Edinburgh.
  • The programme runs from 7 - 11 June 2027.
  • Applications close on 5 January 2027.
  • Open to students in S4 - S6.

About the Role

Bright Sparks Work Experience Programme 2027

Curious about what it's like to work in a law firm?

If you're in S4 - S6 and looking to gain work experience, our Bright Sparks Work Experience Programme is for you.

Spend a week at Burges Salmon exploring different careers, meeting professionals, developing key workplace skills and discovering where your future could take you.

What? One week's unpaid work experience (lunch is provided and travel expense support available)

When? 7 - 11 June 2027

Where? Burges Salmon, Atria One, Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EX

How? Apply online via the Apply Now button.

Please note that candidates should live within approximately an hour's commute of the Edinburgh office.

What will you do?

As part of our commitment to providing fair access to work experience opportunities, Bright Sparks gives students the chance to experience the professional world first-hand.

Throughout the week, you'll:

  • Grow with us: build confidence and develop skills such as CV writing, interviews, communication and teamwork.
  • Create lasting impact: learn how legal and business professionals help clients solve important challenges and make a difference.
  • Make every voice heard: meet people from a range of backgrounds and take part in interactive workshops where everyone's ideas matter.
  • Own it, together: work with other students on team challenges and see how collaboration helps achieve great results.

You'll also learn about a variety of careers across the firm, including:

  • Legal teams
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • IT
  • Corporate Responsibility
  • Client Support and Operations

Whether you're already interested in law or simply exploring your options, this programme will help you gain valuable experience, develop new skills and learn more about the world of work.