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Bristol Direct Training Contract

Burges Salmon
Bristol

Expected closing date: Monday, 21 June 2027

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a six-seat training contract in Bristol, gaining experience across various legal practices.
  • Work on meaningful matters for leading clients and develop sector-specific knowledge.
  • Applications close at 6pm (BST) on Monday 21 June 2027.
  • Eligibility includes law and non-law students (from penultimate year), graduates, and career changers.

About the Role

Training Contract 2029 (Direct Process — Bristol)

Burges Salmon offers a training contract in Bristol, described as a launchpad for a career at a firm known for exceptional client work, deep sector expertise, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to personal and professional development. The firm was voted RollOnFriday 'Best Law Firm to Work at 2026' for the fifth year in a row.

Programme Structure

  • A six-seat training programme providing broad, high-quality experience across legal practices.
  • Opportunity to work on meaningful matters for leading clients and gain insight into a sector-focused approach.
  • Develop strong technical foundations from day one.

Sector-Specific Knowledge

  • Gain high-level, sector-specific knowledge by working on live matters alongside specialists in key sectors such as energy and utilities, financial services, housing, infrastructure, transport, and technology.
  • Understand the intersection of commercial, regulatory, and legal issues within specific industries.

Culture and Development

  • Be supported by collaborative and approachable people invested in your development.
  • Work in a culture that values quality, ambition, and shared success, with a focus on wellbeing, balance, and belonging.
  • Build your career in Bristol, a city known for its quality of life.

Application Process

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline: 6pm (BST) on Monday 21 June 2027.
  • Assessment Centres: 21st or 22nd July 2027 (in person at the Bristol office).
  • Training Contract Interviews: August 2027 (dates to be confirmed).
  • Training Contract Start Date: September 2029.

Application Steps

  1. Online Application: Submit via the Burges Salmon website.
  2. Online Assessments: Complete two assessments after submitting your application:
    • Emerging Talent Assessment: Online, untimed (approx. 45 minutes), simulating workplace scenarios to assess decision-making, behaviours, and preferences. No legal knowledge required.
    • Critical Reasoning Assessment: Timed online test (approx. 45 minutes), measuring critical thinking and evidence-based judgement. No prior knowledge required.

Eligibility

  • You can apply for only one training contract process at a time within a recruitment cycle.
  • Eligible applicants include those in the second (or penultimate for a four-year course) year of a qualifying law degree, the final year of a non-law degree, graduates, or career changers.

Support and Adjustments

  • Burges Salmon is a Disability Confident Leader and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or impairments.
  • Bespoke adjustments can be made to assessments and interviews. Contact Grace Elliott at [email protected] for further discussion.

Contact Information

  • Recruiter: Jess McGee
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: +44 117 307 6123
  • General Enquiries: [email protected]