Burges Salmon LLP
Legal Apprenticeship in person open evening - Bristol 2026

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Are you thinking about a legal apprenticeship?
Do you want to earn while you learn, gain hands-on experience from day one, and start building a rewarding career with one of the UK's leading independent law firms?
At Burges Salmon, we believe the best solutions come from curious minds working together. As a legal apprentice, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, help solve complex challenges and develop a successful career.
Our Legal Apprenticeship Programme
Our Legal Apprenticeship Programme offers you the opportunity to qualify as a solicitor while earning a salary and gaining invaluable practical experience. Based in our Bristol office and delivered in partnership with BPP University, you'll complete the Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship over six years, the same timeframe as completing a law degree, SQE and training contract.
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Open Evenings
We're hosting both in-person and virtual open evenings during the application window to give you an insight into our legal apprenticeship programme. Whether you're a student aged 14 or over, a parent or carer, teacher, or careers adviser, we'd love to welcome you and show you how you can grow with us and help solve tomorrow's challenges together.
In-Person Open Evening
8 October 2026
Burges Salmon, One Glass Wharf, Bristol
6:00pm to 7:15pm, followed by networking and refreshments.
Arrival from 5:45pm.
Please note that you must register to attend using the 'Apply Now' button. Please note that spaces are limited and registration will close once we reach capacity.


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The evening will include:
- A welcome presentation from our Emerging Talent team
- An insight into life as a legal apprentice at Burges Salmon
- Information about the application process
- The opportunity to network with current apprentices and colleagues across the firm
- A Q&A session where you can ask questions and learn more about the programme
Join us to discover how a legal apprenticeship can help you build a successful career while contributing to meaningful work that helps light up the world of law.
We look forward to meeting you soon.
If you have any questions ahead of the event, or if you have any accessibility needs or dietary requirements, please contact [email protected].
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