1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am an apprentice solicitor in the Employment team at Burges Salmon. I have a similar role to that of a trainee solicitor. I assist qualified lawyers with meetings, calls, drafting documents and liaising with court. I also have a few of my own cases that I manage with my supervisors support.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

General professionalism - e.g. office etiquette and how to talk to clients. Growth in confidence in how I present myself. I have developed my legal knowledge and learnt how the law applies in practice. Built on my presentation skills

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Thoroughly enjoy it - it's challenging but very rewarding

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well structured - see BS apprentice page on the website. The structure has very much developed since I joined in 2016. Being the first year to do this apprenticeship, we have to some extent been the 'guinea pigs' but this comes with it's advantages as well as disadvantages - it is great to help shape the programme for future apprentices.

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Fantastic supervisor, good internal relationships between other apprentices and numerous HR contacts to go to at any time.

8/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Fantastic student manager. All learning is done online so a slightly different format - but tutors are accessible via email and AdobeConnect.

6/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

To be a successful lawyer it is vital to have the requisite legal knowledge that we are receiving from BPP. I think this combined with the practical hands on work experience is invaluable.

7/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Plenty of sports teams to get involved with (although not my thing). However I always attend firm wide and department socials, and we do out own apprentice social once a month

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Burges Salmon to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Fantastic way to start your legal career, a friendly environment and a challenging role

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Burges Salmon?

Do your research on Burges Salmon - why is it that you want to work here in particular? Come along to the annual apprenticeship presentation evening Do not get stressed about the application and interview process. It is a great experience and they want you to do well!

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