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Edinburgh Spring Vacation Scheme

Burges Salmon
£450 per week
Edinburgh

Expected closing date: Tuesday, 5 January 2027

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Gain hands-on legal experience during a two-week vacation scheme in Edinburgh.
  • Receive £450 per week to cover expenses.
  • Opportunity to be invited for a training contract interview.
  • Application deadline: 5 January 2027.

About the Role

Edinburgh Spring Vacation Scheme 2027

This two-week scheme offers a unique opportunity to experience life at Burges Salmon, an award-winning law firm.

What You'll Experience

  • Gain high-level, sector-specific knowledge by working on live matters alongside specialists.
  • Attend client meetings and departmental briefings.
  • Participate in tailored skills sessions to develop legal and professional capabilities.
  • Gain exposure to the firm's cross-sector approach and collaborative culture.
  • Build connections through social and sports events.

Your Path to a Training Contract

Impressive performance during the scheme may lead to an invitation for a training contract interview on your final day. Successful candidates will be offered a training contract commencing in September 2029.

Application Process

  • Applications must be submitted via the Burges Salmon website.
  • Complete two online assessments: an Emerging Talent Assessment (approx. 45 minutes) and a Critical Reasoning Assessment (approx. 45 minutes).
  • No legal knowledge is required for the assessments.

Key Dates

  • Vacation Scheme application deadline: 5 January 2027
  • Assessment Centres: 22nd and 24th February 2027 (Edinburgh office)
  • Vacation Scheme: 12–23 April 2027

Eligibility

  • Open to all eligible applicants, regardless of degree discipline or time since graduation.
  • You can apply for a training contract from the second year of a qualifying law degree or the final year of a non-law degree. Graduates and career changers are also welcome.
  • You are eligible to apply for only one training contract process at a time within a recruitment cycle.

Financial Support

  • £450 per week will be paid to cover expenses.