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Work experience to impress Scottish law firms

Recruiters for traineeships with Scottish solicitors' firms will want to see that you have transferable skills and are committed to a career in law. Vacation placements, work shadowing and non-legal experience are all great for the CV and will give you something to talk about at interview.

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A vacation placement with a solicitors' firm in Scotland

Law graduate Jamie Newton describes his vacation placement experience with DLA Piper Scotland. Here he takes us through a typical day.

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