Are you interested in a career in public law right at the heart of Government?
We are now recruiting for legal traineeships commencing in September 2026, with a programme duration of 2 years. We offer a unique and stimulating start to your legal career, working across a range of government departments.
Law graduates on the programme make a real difference to the lives of people in Scotland, delivering benefits and impact on a range of key policy areas.
The Government Legal Service for Scotland
The Government Legal Service for Scotland (GLSS) is a community of lawyers in government in Scotland which exists in order to:
- provide shared services to member offices, associate offices and their legal staff;
- promote contacts, share information and develop skills and knowledge among lawyers in its member offices and associate offices; and
- raise awareness of the roles of lawyers in government.
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Legal Trainee
Salary: £32,455
Number of positions: 8
Vacancy closes: 27/01/2025
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About our Legal Traineeship
A GLSS Legal Traineeship offers a dynamic start to your legal career. You’ll have the opportunity to work at the heart of government, on a range of diverse and impactful public law matters.
As part of our team, you’ll work across various areas from education to immigration, and have the opportunity to contribute and engage with a range of work streams, such as shaping policy, or high profile litigation.
This programme is 2-years long, and will commence in September 2026.
Who can apply?
We are seeking applications from students or graduates, of:
- Scots Law LLB
- Accelerated LLB
- Diploma in Professional Legal Practice
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to recruiting a workforce which is reflective of our diverse population, where individual contributions are encouraged and valued.
We are committed to ensuring that all applicants have the opportunity to perform at their best and we offer recruitment and workplace adjustments to anyone who needs them.
Our benefits
We offer a range of employee benefits including flexible working, a generous leave allowance, paid volunteering days and tailored learning and development.
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