Scotland Trainee Solicitor Programme

Overview

We are Dentons, the world’s largest law firm. With more than 12,500 people in 80+ countries, we offer unique breadth, depth and diversity, and are committed to a culture of innovation, giving back and inclusion.

We invite trainees and apprentices to join us in redefining the future of law.

• Banking and Finance
• Competition
• Corporate
• Dispute Resolution
• Projects
• PRM (People, Reward and Mobility)
• Real Estate
• Tax
• TMT (Technology, Media and Telecommunications)

Work is also about more than just work here. It’s about the environment and the feeling you get from your team, office and beyond.

Please note not every department is available in all of our offices.

Our two‑year, four‑seat programme equips you with the skills required to be the lawyer of the future. Trainees undertaking the Central Belt programme will have the opportunity to complete seats in both Edinburgh and Glasgow, across all key UK practice areas, and benefit from client and international secondments.

Alongside market‑leading support and development, you’ll have the chance to put knowledge into action and start building your legal career from day one.

The Final date to receive applications is 31 March 2026
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There is no 'typical' trainee  look for the ability to contribute to our growing success, with a strong academic performance considered but evaluated holistically.

Eligibility for Scotland: penultimate year Scots Law students, final year Scots Law students and Scots Law graduates.

Inclusion, diversity and wellbeing are core to our strategy. We offer access initiatives, mentoring programmes, support services and a series of events focused on wellbeing.

Our Inclusion Networks include Accessibility (Disability), BPN (Black Professionals), Fusion (Asian Professionals), GLOW (LGBTQ+), Inspire (Gender Equality) and Parents and Carers.

Innovation comes from everywhere oughout the programme you will be encouraged to enrich your innovation skills and knowledge.