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Your guide to legal careers in Scotland.

Legal traineeships with Scottish law firms and other employers

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.

Choosing a traineeship: deciding between different areas of law

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.

The Scottish diploma in legal practice

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.

How to become an advocate in Scotland

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?

Qualifying as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales

Becoming a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales follows a different qualification route from in Scotland so be sure to do your research.

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