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Are you ready to dive into the life of an award-winning law firm voted as RollOnFriday 'Best Law Firm to Work at 2025' for the fourth year in a row?

You'll experience firsthand the dynamic world of law with our winter vacation scheme. Whether you're still studying, fresh out of university or changing careers, our vacation schemes are open to all eligible applicants, regardless of degree discipline or time since graduation.

During the scheme, you'll engage in meaningful work, and have the opportunity to attend client and department meetings as well as skills sessions to gain a genuine insight into Burges Salmon and the legal profession. We've also factored in time for you to enjoy social and sports events to get to know your colleagues and immerse yourself in our firm's culture.

If you impress us during your vacation scheme, you could be invited back for a training contract interview – a significant step towards your legal career with us. If we decide we're right for each other, you'll be offered a training contract commencing in September 2028.

Application process

Winter vacation scheme: 1 - 5 December 2025

Important information

  • All applications must be made via the Burges Salmon website by clicking the pink 'Apply Now' icon.
  • Please ensure to submit your application before midnight on Monday 27 October 2025 to be considered.
  • If you are invited to an Assessment Centre you will need to be available to attend the Bristol office on either 10th or 11th November 2025 - candidates select their places on a first come, first serve basis.
  • If you are successful in reaching the finalstage, you will need to be able to commit to attending the vacation scheme week from 1-5 December 2025 at our Bristol office. As a firm, we are committed to providing an equal experience for all. Therefore, £375 would be paid to cover expenses.

The application

  • Once you submit your application form, you'll receive an email inviting you to complete two online assessments.
  • Your application will not be considered until both assessments are completed, so please allow enough time before the deadline.

Stage 1 emerging talent assessment

  • Online and untimed (approx. 45 minutes).
  • Simulates realistic workplace scenarios.
  • Assesses decision-making, behaviours, and preferences.
  • No legal knowledge required.

Stage 2 critical reasoning assessment

  • Timed online test (approx. 45 minutes), completed after Stage 1.
  • Measures critical thinking and evidence-based judgement.
  • Focuses on evaluating arguments, assumptions, and conclusions.
  • Based on reasoning ability, not prior knowledge.

Key dates

  • Vacation Scheme application deadline - 27 October 2025
  • Assessment Centres at our Bristol office - 10 & 11 November 2025
  • Vacation scheme - 1-5 December 2025.

The scheme takes place in person at the Bristol office on the above dates only - we are unable to be flexible with this.

Wishing you the best of luck with your application!