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Everything you need to know about traineeships with Scottish law firms and training organisations. Whether you want to know how much you could expect to earn, or what areas you could work in, you can find answers to key questions here. (More...)

Training contracts in Scotland can be found with large commercial law firms, small or niche solicitors' practices, local councils, in-house legal departments of businesses, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and the Government Legal Service Scotland. (More...)

Before applying for a training contract with a Scottish law firm, you'll need to have some idea of which areas of practice do and don't interest you. (More...)

In Scotland, the diploma in legal practice is a 26-week course that all aspiring solicitors and advocates wanting to practise north of the border must undertake prior to starting a legal traineeship. Make sure you are aware of recent changes to this qualification process. (More...)

Scottish advocates perform similar functions to barristers in England and Wales. If you don't fancy working for a firm of solicitors, why not consider joining Scotland's Bar? (More...)