Vacation Scheme Student Review

The friendly atmosphere the high quality of the work provide a fantastic combination.

I was always able to ask someone for advice or help if needed, regardless of whether they are a partner or a trainee solicitor at the firm.

When given tasks to do you are always provided with as much information and instruction that is necessary to allow you to complete tasks to a good standard.

Participation in tasks that challenge the attributes expected of a solicitor really do provide a good test whilst similarly allowing you to develop and learn new techniques and skills.

Vacation scheme students are regularly informed of the tasks, talks and socials that have been arranged for them. Moreover, the structure and planning of which seats one is to be located in during the two weeks in the firm provides a smooth and enjoyable experience.

You could not wish to work in a more ambitious, exciting and collaborative law firm.

You participate in tasks and attend talks provided by different departments within the firm and can ask anyone for advice; Burges Salmon treats their vacation scheme students seriously to ensure that they develop and exercise particular skills required to be a solicitor.

Whether sitting next to a trainee solicitor or assisting a trainee solicitor in their work, you are exposed to what is to be expected of you should the firm offer you a training contract. Additionally, the social schedule, which the current trainees attend, allows one to experience and understand the lifestyle of a trainee solicitor at Burges Salmon.

The firm lives up to its expectation of being a unique and ambitious law firm which is firmly established as a UK leading law firm.

Partners always have their doors open (unless they are simply too busy) and willing to provide advice or have a conversation about what is going on in the department and the firm as a whole. The social events and "buddy system" with the current trainee solicitors is a great resource for answering any questions one has about the role of a trainee in the firm. Vacation scheme students are additionally welcome to attend the many sporting events that take place each week at the firm, which is a great way to meet people from other departments in the firm.

There is a substantial amount of time given to the social schedule for the vacation scheme, which provides a plethora of networking opportunities as well as providing a chance to relax after work.

A sports schedule was given to all vacation scheme students, of which they were free to join in with. Vacation scheme students were also welcomed to celebratory drinks at the end of the second week in light of the firm's success in increased turnover from last year's figures.

Undoubtedly.