There are various mandatory regulatory processes and requirements that trainees must be aware of before and during their traineeship.
The traineeship is part of the Law Society of Scotland's Professional Education and Training (PEAT) programme:
- PEAT 1: Diploma in Professional Legal Practice
- PEAT 2: Traineeship
The traineeship sees you complete your training within the workplace working under the supervision of a Scottish-qualified solicitor. During your two years as a trainee you will be required to fulfill certain obligations in order to demonstrate you are competent and ready to qualify as a solicitor.
Get a feel for the traineeship market by reading our annual statistics on trainee employers, gender split and admissions.
The Law Society of Scotland has a recommended rate for trainee salaries, in addition to a minimum salary stipulation in order for a training contract to be registered.
Read about how the Law Society can support students looking for traineeships, in addition to guidance about where traineeships might be advertised.
