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How dancing will make me a better trainee
Lorna Stephen, a diploma graduate from the University of Edinburgh who will start a traineeship at Standard Life in September 2017, explains how any skill – in her case dancing – can be transferred and applied in a work context.
Find out how you can support the next generation of Scottish Solicitors
The Law Society of Scotland is hosting a Lawscot Foundation Information evening on Thursday 21st February
Losing a loved one but keeping your studies on track
Kyle Dillon, a first-year LLB student at Dundee University, explains how it’s possible to experience a traumatic personal loss, but still do everyone proud by excelling at your studies.
Trainee blog - Letitia Longworth
Letitia Longworth is a second-year trainee with Brodies LLP, working with the Commercial Litigation team in Edinburgh. Originally from York, Letitia obtained her first degree in English from the University of St Andrews, and her graduate LLB and Diploma from the University of Edinburgh.
The value of completing a summer placement
Aimee Godfrey, a Diploma in Legal Practice student at Dundee University explains how a summer placement at a law firm helped get her legal career up and running.
Solicitor traineeship numbers in Scotland continue to rise
The number of training contracts started in practice year 2015/16 was 549 representing an increase of 2% on the previous practice year.
Do we need alternative routes to the profession in Scotland?
As we open our consultation on alternative routes to the profession, our Head of Education Rob Marrs sets out the background.
What next for Street Law?
Following its recent nomination for ‘Best training initiative’ at the European Association Awards, our Head of Education Rob Marrs sets out plans for the future of Street Law.
Law Society of Scotland Street Law project makes European finals
A Law Society of Scotland education programme for pupils at Scottish schools in disadvantaged areas is up for a prestigious European award.
For job-hunting new lawyers, not being civil is criminal
Our Head of Education Rob Marrs explains how simply being friendly and courteous to those you deal with can go a long way to helping new lawyers land a job.
Trainee blog - Lucy Deakin
Lucy Deakin is a first-year trainee at Brodies LLP. Lucy completed both her undergraduate degree and Diploma at the University of Glasgow, spending her third year studying at Ghent University in Belgium. She is currently six months into her first seat in the Corporate department at Brodies’ Edinburgh office.
Overcoming initial nerves to thrive during your diploma
Sarah Beattie, a student at the University of Dundee, explains how she got to grips with the challenge of tackling the diploma in professional legal practice.
