Information for trainees and practice unit

All trainees must obtain an entrance certificate from the Law Society of Scotland prior to starting their traineeship. Applications must be submitted four weeks before you start your traineeship.

During the 2 year traineeship, trainees will be given activities that will allow them to work towards the PEAT2 outcomes.

The PQPR allows the trainee and supervising solicitor to review the trainee's progress in achieving the PEAT2 outcomes and will help identify any training needs, which can be addressed by undertaking TCPD.

60 hours of trainee continuing professional development (TCPD) is required to ensure trainees meet the outcomes and reach the standard of a qualifying solicitor.

It is essential that trainees and supervisors familiarise themselves with this trainee guidance, which clarifies what work can and cannot be carried out during the traineeship.

Visit our pages containing specific guidance about admission during, or at the end of the traineeship. There are different forms that you may need to complete and processes to be aware of.

Once you have reached the end of your traineeship, your training contract must be discharged and you are entitled to apply for a full unrestricted practising certificate. Find out what's involved in this process.