Direct Training contract 2027

Training contract 2027 (Direct process - Bristol)

Discover an exceptional opportunity with our training contract in Bristol! 🌟

Our training program offers six seat rotations, providing you with a broad range of experience across different legal practices. You'll work with high-profile clients, gain invaluable insights into our sector approach, and be part of a supportive, collaborative and award-winning culture. Located in the vibrant city of Bristol, known for its high quality of life and dynamic professional scene, this is your chance to kickstart a successful legal career. Apply now and join us in one of the UK's top places to live and work!

Application process

Application details:

• Submit your written application by clicking the 'apply now' button.
• No tests required at the application stage.

Assessment centre dates:

• Successful applicants will be invited to attend an assessment centre on either 21 or 23 July 2025 (in-person only, Bristol office).
• We recommend that you keep these dates free in the event that you are invited to attend an assessment centre. If you can't attend on these dates, we won't be able to progress your application.

For further information on what to expect throughout the application process, please visit our website here: How to apply for a training contract | Application timeline | Burges Salmon (burges-salmon.com)

Training contract interviews:

• Successful applicants after the assessment centres will be invited back for a training contract interview on 7 August 2025 (date subject to change).
• If we decide we're right for each other, you'll be offered a training contract based in our Bristol office commencing in September 2027.

For further information on what to expect throughout the application process, please visit our website here: How to apply for a training contract | Application timeline | Burges Salmon (burges-salmon.com)

Disability Confident Leader

As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or impairments to apply for our roles. We regularly implement adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all candidates effectively.

We invite you to disclose any disability, long-term health condition, or impairment so that we can provide tailored support during your application. We can make bespoke adjustments to assessments, interviews, and other stages to ensure you have an equal opportunity to excel in our recruitment process.

Applicants with a disability who meet our minimum scoring criteria will be offered a place at one of our assessment centres.

For further discussion on potential adjustments, please contact Penny Bowring, Resourcing Specialist, at penny.bowring@burges-salmon.com.

An example of an adjustment we can provide at an assessment centre is additional time to complete the written exercise.

Application eligibility

Please be advised that you are eligible to apply for only one training contract process at a time within a recruitment cycle. For instance, if you apply to our Winter vacation scheme 2024 and your application is unsuccessful, you will not be eligible to apply for our Spring/Summer vacation schemes or the direct training contract 2027.

We recruit two years in advance so you can apply for a training contract from the second (or penultimate if you are studying a four year course) year of a qualifying law degree or the final year of a non-law degree. We also welcome applicants that have graduated or are changing careers.

Get in touch

If you have any questions, please reach out to Penny Bowring, Resourcing Specialist: penny.bowring@burges-salmon.com

Deadline to apply: 6pm (BST) 20 June 2025. 

Ready to make the leap? Start your application today.