The traineeship
Essential information for trainees and traineeship providers
There are various mandatory regulatory processes and requirements that trainees must be aware of before and during their traineeship.
- Entrance Certificates
- Training contracts
- PEAT 2 outcomes
- PQPRs
- Required CPD for trainees
- What can/can't you do as a trainee?
- Support for trainees
- Applying for admission as a trainee
- Discharging a training contract
- Support for traineeship providers
- Support for training managers
- Trainees who were on furlough
- Flexible traineeships
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 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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