Legal Apprenticeship virtual open evening - 2026

Burges Salmon LLP; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Burges Salmon LLP invites applicants to its Legal Apprenticeship Programme, offering the chance to qualify as a solicitor while earning a salary and gaining hands-on experience. Based in Bristol and delivered with BPP University, the six-year Level 7 Apprenticeship mirrors the traditional route to qualification.

The programme includes open evenings (in-person and virtual) during the application window to meet the Emerging Talent team, learn about life as an apprentice, and understand the

Job description

Are you thinking about a legal apprenticeship?

Do you want to earn while you learn, work alongside some of the best minds in law, and start building a career with purpose from day one?

At Burges Salmon, we're committed to lighting up the world of law by bringing fresh thinking, curiosity and collaboration to the challenges our clients face. As a legal apprentice, you'll play a part in that journey, working alongside talented colleagues to make a meaningful impact, and grow your skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Our Legal Apprenticeship Programme offers you the opportunity to qualify as a solicitor while earning a salary and gaining invaluable hands‑on 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, while developing your career from day one.

To help you learn more about life as a legal apprentice, we're hosting both in‑person and virtual open evenings during the application window. These events are aimed at students aged 14 and above, parents and carers, teachers, and careers advisers, and will provide an opportunity to discover what it's like to learn, develop and build your future with us.

Virtual Open Evening

1 October 2026

Microsoft Teams

6:00pm to 7:15pm, followed by networking and a Q&A session.

Joining details will be sent on the evening of 30 September 2026.

During the event, you'll hear from our Emerging Talent team, gain insight into life as an apprentice at Burges Salmon, learn more about the application process, and hear how our apprentices contribute to meaningful client work while continuing to learn and develop. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and network with current apprentices and members of the team.

Whether you're already considering a career in law or just starting to explore your options, we'd love to show you how you can grow with us, help solve challenges together, and play a part in lighting 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 requirements, please contact us at [email protected].