There are various mandatory regulatory processes and requirements that trainees must be aware of before and during their traineeship.
FAQs for trainees on furlough
We have received a lot of questions from trainees on furlough on a variety of issues and have answered the most common questions here.
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.
