Are you interested in a career in public law right at the heart of Government? Do you consider yourself to be in a disadvantaged position when applying for legal traineeships?
The Government Legal Service for Scotland (GLSS) is holding an online information event, targeted at those from diverse or disadvantaged backgrounds.
Held remotely on Microsoft teams, our event is free to attend, and will provide a range of helpful information and guidance on our legal traineeship programme.
Taster Day event details
Online Traineeship Taster day:
- November 24th 2025
- 09:30-15:00, with breaks
- Held remotely on Microsoft teams
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.
What can I expect from the Taster Day?
Through attending our Taster day, you’ll hear from a range of prominent players in the Scottish public sector legal landscape.
You’ll have the opportunity to hear from past and present legal trainees from our programme.
We’ll also be facilitating an interactive Q&A session on our recruitment process, with top tips on how to shape your application.
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.
Our career structure emphasises the development of a diverse range of legal skills through opportunities for regular role changes to any office of the GLSS.
Who is this event for?
Our Taster day is for full-time/part-time students, or graduates, of:
- Scots Law LLB – this includes Law (Scots and English Dual Qualifying) LLB
- Accelerated LLB
- Diploma in Professional Legal Practice
The event is targeted at those from diverse backgrounds, and those who feel they are at a disadvantage when applying for legal traineeships.
Diversity in this context can mean a broad range of things, such as being from an ethnic minority, being disabled, being LGBT+, or coming from a lower socio-economic background.
View our full range of diversity criteria on our sign up form.
Diversity and Inclusion at GLSS
We are committed to recruiting a workforce which is reflective of our diverse population, where individual contributions are encouraged and valued.
We seek to ensure that all applicants have the opportunity to perform at their best, and we offer recruitment and workplace adjustments to anyone who needs them.
Additional information
I’m not sure I meet the eligibility criteria. Can I still attend?
We have listed out a range of potential eligibility criteria on our sign up form. If you’re still unsure however and feel you would benefit from attending our Taster day, we’d encourage you to sign up and attend. We do not require proof of eligibility. Where delegates identify as meeting the criteria, that is sufficient.
I can’t attend for the whole day. Is it possible to attend for part of the day?
We aim to create a welcoming environment, and encourage attendees to take part in as much of the day as is possible for them.
We understand however that other commitments may make it difficult to attend the full day. If you feel the event would be beneficial for you, but you can only attend a portion of the programme, we strongly encourage you to sign up.
Our Taster day will run from 09:30-15:00 on 24 November 2025, with breaks.
Who can I get in touch with for more information?
If you have questions about the event and would like more information, please get in touch with our Taster day event team at GLSSTasterDay@gov.scot.