Burges Salmon: does its legal apprenticeship, level 7 solicitor apprenticeship, six years sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyLegal Apprenticeship, Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship, six years (with BPP University)

Unconfirmed. Burges Salmon publishes no sponsorship policy for its legal apprenticeship, level 7 solicitor apprenticeship, six years, so we cannot state a firm answer. Burges Salmon's apprenticeships page sets out academic entry requirements, GCSEs at grade 5 or above with at least a 6 in Maths and English, and BBB or equivalent at A level, but has no eligibility statement anywhere about visa sponsorship, right to work, or a minimum UK residency period. The programme is based in Bristol, runs four days a week working and one day studying towards the Level 7 Solicitor apprenticeship with BPP University over six years, taking on four legal apprentices a year. Applications for the 2027 Legal Apprenticeship open 1 September 2026 and close 9 November 2026.

Sponsors grads?
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Pay vs threshold
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Opportunity
apprenticeship
2027 cycle
Applications for the 2027 Legal Apprenticeship open 1 September 2026 and close 9 November 2026.
Confidence
medium
The catch: As a member of the legal sector Trailblazer group that helped design the national paralegal and solicitor apprenticeship standards, Burges Salmon is closely tied to the standard Level 7 apprenticeship levy funding rules even though it does not repeat the usual three-year residency wording on this page.

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Verdict last checked 2026-09-22.

Common questions

Does Burges Salmon sponsor visas for its legal apprenticeship, level 7 solicitor apprenticeship, six years?

Unconfirmed. Burges Salmon publishes no sponsorship policy for its legal apprenticeship, level 7 solicitor apprenticeship, six years, so we cannot state a firm answer. Burges Salmon's apprenticeships page sets out academic entry requirements, GCSEs at grade 5 or above with at least a 6 in Maths and English, and BBB or equivalent at A level, but has no eligibility statement anywhere about visa sponsorship, right to work, or a minimum UK residency period. The programme is based in Bristol, runs four days a week working and one day studying towards the Level 7 Solicitor apprenticeship with BPP University over six years, taking on four legal apprentices a year. Applications for the 2027 Legal Apprenticeship open 1 September 2026 and close 9 November 2026.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Burges Salmon?

As a member of the legal sector Trailblazer group that helped design the national paralegal and solicitor apprenticeship standards, Burges Salmon is closely tied to the standard Level 7 apprenticeship levy funding rules even though it does not repeat the usual three-year residency wording on this page.

How should I confirm Burges Salmon's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Burges Salmon's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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