Burges Salmon LLP
Bright Sparks Bristol - July 2027
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Bright Sparks Work Experience Programme 2027
Curious about what it's like to work in a law firm?
If you're in Year 10, 11 or 12 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 (travel expense support available)
When?
5-9 July 2027 or 12-16 July 2027
Where?
Burges Salmon, One Glass Wharf, Bristol, BS2 0ZX
How?
Apply online via the Apply Now button.
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 by building confidence and developing skills such as CV writing, interviews, communication and teamwork.
- Create lasting impact by learning how legal and business professionals help clients solve important challenges and make a difference.
- Make every voice heard by meeting people from a range of backgrounds and taking part in interactive workshops where everyone's ideas matter.
- Own it, together by working with other students on team challenges and seeing how collaboration helps achieve great results.
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You'll also learn about a variety of careers across the firm, including:
- Legal teams
- Finance
- Marketing
- IT
- Human Resources and Recruitment
- Learning & Development
- Corporate Responsibility
- Project Management
- 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.
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About Burges Salmon
At Burges Salmon, we're proud to be a people-focused law firm where everyone can grow, contribute and succeed. We believe in helping our people reach their potential, supporting one another, and creating a positive impact for our clients, communities and society.
It's important to us, as a Disability Confident Leader and responsible business, we represent the diverse community in which we operate and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
Need support?
If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the application process, please contact Lucy Moss at [email protected].
Applications close:
8 February 2027
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