Traineeships
At Gillespie Macandrew, you will find a welcoming and supportive environment for you to learn and flourish. Trainees are a critical part of our business and we look forward to welcoming a new cohort each year and supporting you on your journey into law.
Throughout your traineeship you will have a dedicated mentor to support your learning and development and will also receive more varied training from experienced Solicitors across multiple departments at Gillespie Macandrew.
Applications for our 2027 Legal Traineeships are now closed and applications for our 2028 Legal Traineeships are due to open from Autumn 2026.
Keep up to date with Gillespie Macandrew news and updates through our website, LinkedIn and Instagram pages.
Find out more about Traineeships
If you have a specific query regarding traineeships at Gillespie Macandrew, please email our HR team at traineerecruitment@gillespiemacandrew.co.uk
Seats
We offer a two year Traineeship programme. Our Perth traineeship programme offers the opportunity to undertake a one year seat within our Land & Rural team as well as a one year seat in our Private Client team. For our Edinburgh traineeship programme, you will have the chance to experience up to four different departments, which may also include spending time in our Morningside and Glasgow offices in the following practice areas:
- Banking and Finance
- Commercial Property
- Corporate
- Dispute Resolution
- Energy & Strategic Land
- Housebuilding
- Land and Rural Business
- Private Client, Tax and Charities
- Residential Property
Legal Traineeship Programme 2027
Applications for our 2027 Legal Traineeships are now closed and applications for our 2028 Legal Traineeships are due to open from Autumn 2026.
Keep up to date with Gillespie Macandrew news and updates through our website, LinkedIn and Instagram pages.
Mentoring, support and TCPD
You will be provided with a Mentor in each of your four seats at GM, this allows you to benefit from the guidance, support and knowledge of legal specialists, as well as increase your professional network.
Trainees are required to undertake 60 hours (minimum) of CPD throughout the course of a traineeship. Gillespie Macandrew LLP are a licensed provider of TCPD and ensures you will have more than the minimum required hours through a structured training programme. This includes regular knowledge sharing training sessions to keep you up to date with legislation changes as well as marketing and business development training.
Academic requirements
We welcome applications from all students who and intend to complete a PEAT 1 Diploma in Professional Legal Practice in Scotland.
There are no preferred entry routes, although we do look for strong academic records having already obtained or on track for a First or 2:1 honours degree (or the equivalent in an accelerated law degree).
Come meet us
In Autumn, Gillespie Macandrew attends University Law Fairs to meet individuals looking to progress their career in the legal profession. Please keep an eye on our social channels to find out more.
If you would like to find out more about the career opportunities, legal traineeship programme and summer internships that Gillespie Macandrew has to offer, please follow our social channels for regular updates.
From Trainee to NQ Solicitor
Find out first hand from our newly qualified Solicitor, Jack Cuthbertson about his experience as a Trainee, and how Gillespie Macandrew has supported him throughout his journey into law.
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