Burges Salmon: does its vacation scheme sponsor a UK visa?
No. Burges Salmon does not sponsor its vacation scheme for international students who need a visa. The firm's own FAQ says sponsorship is available only for candidates who have successfully secured an employment opportunity with the firm, and that it cannot sponsor visas for work experience placements, which covers the vacation scheme. Spring 2027 runs 12-23 April and Summer 2027 runs 14-25 June, across Bristol (40 places over four schemes) and Edinburgh (8 spring places).
- Sponsors grads?
- No
- Pay vs threshold
- Below the threshold
- Opportunity
- vacation scheme
- Pay
- expenses allowance reported around £375 for the scheme by third-party sources; not confirmed on the firm's own page
- 2027 cycle
- Applications open 28 September 2026 for Bristol winter, spring and summer vacation schemes and Edinburgh spring and summer vacation schemes, and close 5 January 2027 for the spring and summer schemes
- Confidence
- high
“visa sponsorship is available only for candidates who have successfully secured an employment opportunity with our firm”
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Sources
- https://www.burges-salmon.com/join-us/emerging-talent/trainee-application-and-faqs/
- https://www.burges-salmon.com/join-us/emerging-talent/vacation-scheme/
Verdict last checked 2026-09-18.
Common questions
Does Burges Salmon sponsor visas for its vacation scheme?
No. Burges Salmon does not sponsor its vacation scheme for international students who need a visa. The firm's own FAQ says sponsorship is available only for candidates who have successfully secured an employment opportunity with the firm, and that it cannot sponsor visas for work experience placements, which covers the vacation scheme. Spring 2027 runs 12-23 April and Summer 2027 runs 14-25 June, across Bristol (40 places over four schemes) and Edinburgh (8 spring places).
Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?
The pay for this scheme sits below the Skilled Worker salary threshold, which is itself a reason sponsorship is not possible.
What is the catch international students miss with Burges Salmon?
This is an expenses allowance rather than a weekly training-contract-level salary; pay figure not confirmed directly on the firm's own site.
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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