What makes a leading UK law firm? - Burges Salmon

Six seat systemClient receptionWe incorporatesix seats into ourtraining contractrather thanthe usual four.This allowstrainees maximumexposure toall areas of thefirm’s work.Our six seat training structure allowsthe opportunity to experience awider range of practice areas beforemaking a decision on qualification.During this time you will spend thefirst four seats alternating betweenour main departments.You will be required to complete aReal Estate seat and a contentiousseat.You also need to select twoother seats from the followingdepartments:• Banking & Finance• Commercial• Corporate• Employment• Pensions & Incentives• Private Client & Wealth StructuringYour fifth seat is an option seat,where you can choose to revisit adepartment of particular interest orvisit a new area to complement yourchoice of qualification department.The final seat is your qualificationseat. This is spent in the departmentin which you will qualify, therebyallowing you to build the necessaryskills and contacts for a smoothtransition on qualification.A leading UK law firm 21