What makes a leading UK law firm? - Burges Salmon

Learning &developmentTrainee solicitor Stacey Yon with partner Ross PolkinghorneBurges Salmon takes training veryseriously as we see our traineesas our future partners. We firmlybelieve that our people are ourgreatest asset, which is reflectedin the amount of time we spenddeveloping each individual.We have designed a bespokeprogramme for our trainees,encompassing the SRArequirements and more. In additionto the Professional Skills Course,we provide training on other topics,such as presentation skills, and offerone to one coaching and support toeach individual. The success of thisprogramme is clearly demonstratedin our impressive retention rates andhigh level of internal promotion.Burges Salmontakes training veryseriously as we seeour trainees as ourfuture partners.20 Burges Salmon