Bright Sparks Work Experience Programme 2027




Curious about what it's like to work in a law firm?



If you're in S4 - S6 and looking to gain work experience, our
Bright Sparks Work Experience Programme is for you.



Spend a week at Burges Salmon exploring different careers, meeting professionals, developing key workplace skills and discovering where your future could take you.




What? One week's unpaid work experience (lunch is provided and travel expense support available)




When? 7 - 11 June 2027




Where? Burges Salmon, Atria One, Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EX




How? Apply online via the
Apply Now button.




Please note that candidates should live within approximately an hour's commute of the Edinburgh office.




What will you do?



As part of our commitment to providing fair access to work experience opportunities, Bright Sparks gives students the chance to experience the professional world first-hand.



Throughout the week, you'll:




Grow with us by building confidence and developing skills such as CV writing, interviews, communication and teamwork.




Create lasting impact by learning how legal and business professionals help clients solve important challenges and make a difference.




Make every voice heard by meeting people from a range of backgrounds and taking part in interactive workshops where everyone's ideas matter.




Own it, together by working with other students on team challenges and seeing how collaboration helps achieve great results.



You'll also learn about a variety of careers across the firm, including:

• Legal teams


• Finance


• Marketing


• IT


• Corporate Responsibility


• Client Support and Operations

Whether you're already interested in law or simply exploring your options, this programme will help you gain valuable experience, develop new skills and learn more about the world of work.




About Burges Salmon



At Burges Salmon, we're proud to be a people-focused law firm where everyone can grow, contribute and succeed. We believe in helping our people reach their potential, supporting one another, and creating a positive impact for our clients, communities and society.



It's important to us, as a Disability Confident Leader and responsible business, we represent the diverse community in which we operate and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.




Need support?



If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the application process, please contact
Lucy Moss at
[email protected] .




Applications close: 5 January 2027




Good luck with your application!



Meet the recruiter


Lucy Moss



Lucy.Moss@burges-salmon.com



+44 117 307 6689