Legal Apprenticeship

Burges Salmon

West of England

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Burges Salmon is offering a Legal Apprenticeship for 2027 in Bristol. You will learn on the job while earning, and you will qualify as a solicitor by completing the Level 7 Solicitor apprenticeship over six years.

The programme combines four days at the firm with one day of study through our training provider, with BPP University. The apprenticeship includes time in multiple legal departments, in-person work at One Glass Wharf, and a strong focus on developing practical legal skills within a

Job description

Role

Legal Apprenticeship 2027

Category: Apprentices
Location: Bristol

Want to earn while you learn from the best team in law? Our Legal Apprenticeship will give you practical insight into a career in the legal sector and help develop transferable skills that will be valued in any profession. If you're ready to build your future in law, you'll find the support, opportunities and community to help you thrive.

"An apprenticeship is a really great way to go into law because you're learning from the ground up, you get to work with professionals every day and you get to apply what you're learning in class straight into practice." Jasmine, Solicitor who qualified via the Legal Apprenticeship route

The programme

At Burges Salmon, we believe in helping you grow with us. Our Legal Apprenticeship is designed to support you every step of the way as you build a rewarding legal career.

Our programme allows you to qualify as a solicitor by completing the Level 7 Solicitor apprenticeship over a period of six years.
You will spend 4 days a week working at the firm under the supervision of qualified lawyers and 1 day studying towards formal legal qualifications. Our training provider is BPP University.
Throughout the apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to spend time in several of our legal departments.
All positions will be based at One Glass Wharf, our Bristol HQ, only five minutes' walk from Temple Meads station.
As this is an in-person role, we'd love to hear from candidates who are excited about being part of our Bristol community – your enthusiasm for working and growing in Bristol is something we'll take into account during the selection process.
We are taking on 4 legal apprentices to start with the firm in September 2027.

Entry requirements

GCSEs: grades 4 and above are essential. (A to C under the old scoring system). You will need to have achieved at least a 6 in Maths and English (B).
A Levels / Level 3 qualifications: equivalent to BBB / 120 UCAS points.
You must be 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays 2027, have lived in England or Wales for at least 3 years and completed full-time education before the start of the apprenticeship.
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer a graduate solicitor apprenticeship and therefore are not able to accept Law graduates onto our apprenticeship programme.

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.

If you require any adjustments or have any accessibility requirements to complete these, please get in touch with the team at [email protected].

Key dates

Apprenticeship application deadline – 9 November 2026
Selection event at our Bristol office – 8 & 10 December 2026
Vacation scheme (work experience week) – 15–19 February 2027
Offers made – February/March 2027
A-level and Level 3 qualification results – August 2027
Apprenticeship start date – September 2027

Please note that selection events and the vacation scheme take place in person at the Bristol office on the above dates only – we are unable to be flexible with this.

What we offer you

We want you to own it together with us from the very start. That means investing in you and your future.

You will be earning from day one. Your salary will increase each year as you become more experienced.

Why Burges Salmon?

At Burges Salmon, brilliance belongs. We know that talented people thrive when they're supported, encouraged and given opportunities to grow. As a legal apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience, learn from expert lawyers and build the confidence, skills and knowledge needed for a successful career. From day one, you'll be part of a collaborative community that is invested in your development and success.

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