Traineeships

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

Applications for our 2027 Legal Traineeships are now open – click here to apply.

The application closing date for the 2027 Traineeship Programme is 12 noon on 26 September, however we encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible.

First stage assessments are due to take place in person in Edinburgh on 14/15 October and second stage interviews are due to take place in person in Edinburgh on 27/28 October.  Full details will be provided to successful candidates.

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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.

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).

This year we will be attending the below University Law Fairs. Come along and meet us to discuss how we can support you on your journey into law.

• The University of Aberdeen – 23 September
• The University of Glasgow – 8 October
• Legal Cheek Scotland – 21 October

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.

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.

Read Jack’s insights here