What makes a leading UK law firm? - Burges Salmon

SandraForbes‘It is important toBurges Salmonto recruit peopleat all levels of thehighest calibre,and our traineesare no exception.’Partner, BankingDegree: Law, University of ManchesterLaw Society Finals (now the LPC):College of Law, ChesterI became a Banking Partner in 1996 and I am now Headof the Corporate and Financial Institutions department.Burges Salmon is one of the UK’s leading law firmsand the work we do is often high-value and complex.Our client base, which includes many multi-nationalcompanies, expects and demands advice and serviceof the highest quality.It is important to Burges Salmon to recruit people at alllevels of the highest calibre and our trainees are noexception. Our staff, including our trainees, represent thefuture of this firm, and our comprehensive recruitmentprocess (involving assessment centres, vacation schemesand the traditional interview) ensures we only recruit thevery best trainees.We are committed to developing and training our lawyersto allow them to grow to their full potential within asupportive environment, and our training contractprovides exactly that opportunity. We give trainees realresponsibility at an early stage in their career and whilstthis makes the training period challenging, it is ultimatelyvery rewarding.A leading UK law firm 37