The traineeship
What is a 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 involves a period of two years of workplace training, under the supervision of a Scottish-qualified solicitor. There are various regulatory processes and requirements that trainees and the organisations that train them must be aware of before and during their traineeship.
Information for trainees and traineeship providers
Visit the section of or website that sets out the traineeship structure and the regulatory requirements on trainees and training organisations, as well as detailing the support and guidance that is available.
Finding a traineeship
Read about how the Law Society can support students looking for traineeships, in addition to guidance about where traineeships might be advertised.
Trainee statistics
Get a feel for the traineeship market by reading our annual statistics on trainee employers, gender split and admissions.
Trainee salaries
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.
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