What makes a leading UK law firm? - Burges Salmon

MariaBurgess‘Burges Salmon’sunique trainingcontract programmehas been invaluablein preparing me forqualification as asolicitor.’Newly Qualified SolicitorDegree: History and Economics, Oxford UniversityGDL: College of Law, BloomsburyLPC: UWEBurges Salmon’s unique training contract programmehas been invaluable in preparing me for qualification asa solicitor. During the six seats I did across the firm, I wasencouraged to take on responsibility but at the same timewas always supportively supervised.Trainees at Burges Salmon are encouraged to get involvedwith all aspects of work, including business developmentand training, as well as the giving of legal advice. This hasbeen superb preparation for the commercial realitiesof practising as a solicitor in a leading UK law firm.Secondment opportunities further enhance the trainingexperience: I spent four months at the joint Brussels Officeof the Law Societies and gained invaluable insights aboutEuropean law-making and politics.As a newly qualified solicitor in the Pensions team, I havealready been involved in a wide range of work, and returningto the department for the final seat of my training contractmade the transition from trainee to solicitor much easierthan I anticipated. The team advises on all aspects ofpensions law and acts for trustees and employers of definedcontribution, defined benefit and hybrid schemes at allstages of their lifecycle, so each day brings new experiences.The top quality work the firm does for market-leadingclients, its commitment to training and retaining exceptionallawyers, and its friendly, collaborative approach all makeBurges Salmon a great place to work.A leading UK law firm 33