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Scotland Trainee Solicitor Programme 2029
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We're the world's largest global law firm.
That's more than 12,500 people across 80+ countries.
The legal profession is evolving fast, and we're at the front of it, delivering consistent, high-quality, innovative solutions as our clients' needs change. We go looking for new solutions, and we hold the same standard of value and quality across everything we do.
Our vision is to be the law firm of the future, today. With a strategy built on growth, integration and reinvention, we're setting out to reshape the legal profession. Join us and you'll have the opportunity to play your part in that future, contributing to the ideas, work and innovation shaping the next generation of legal practice.
Our work is broad, international and tied closely to the way the world is changing. As a trainee, you'll explore that variety seat by seat, building your confidence, commercial awareness and legal skills as you go.
Locations
Scotland: Edinburgh and Glasgow
Our legacy in Scotland dates back to 1871, and we're proud to be deeply rooted in the Scottish market, but your career here will be firmly focused on what's next. Our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices work closely together, giving trainees the opportunity to experience both while contributing to matters for local, national and international clients.
In Edinburgh, you'll join our Haymarket office in one of the UK's leading centres for finance, technology and government. In Glasgow, you'll be at the heart of Scotland's cultural and commercial centre, working alongside recognised experts on significant legal matters.
We're continuing to invest in both offices, with our state-of-the-art Edinburgh workspace and the transformation of our Glasgow office creating modern, collaborative environments where you can build a career that matters in Scotland.
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Who Should Apply?
If you're an aspiring commercial lawyer looking to make an impact in a global law firm from day one, we can offer you the chance to learn from exceptional people, contribute to work that shapes industries and build a career with real purpose. This is a place where your ambition is supported, your potential is nurtured and what you bring has the opportunity to matter.
We generally look for a strong academic performance but consider every application we receive in context and holistically. We also encourage you to include mitigating circumstances if relevant.
We also use the Rare Contextual Recruitment System to give us additional context when considering each candidate's application.
Trainee Solicitor Programme
Make your contribution matter from day one. Start at the world's largest global law firm, where innovation, collaboration and commercial thinking go hand in hand. Over our two-year Trainee Solicitor Programme, you'll work on complex matters spanning jurisdictions, industries and legal disciplines, building the skills and confidence to shape the future of legal services.
From your first day, you'll take on real responsibility, contributing to high-quality client work while developing the legal expertise, commercial judgement and confidence to thrive.
Through four six-month seats, you'll build experience across a range of practice areas, working on complex, cross-border matters for leading global clients alongside colleagues who are experts in their field. Each seat broadens your experience, deepens your sector knowledge and sharpens your understanding of the commercial issues shaping our clients' industries. Structured training, regular feedback and ongoing support run throughout, helping you develop your technical expertise and professional skills.
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As the legal profession evolves, you'll also experience the innovative ways we deliver legal services, including the AI and legal technology we use to solve complex client challenges.
We're proud to work closely with our clients. As a trainee, you'll have the opportunity to apply for a client secondment, giving you first-hand insight into client organisations, different sectors and ways of working, while expanding your professional network.
Alongside your legal work, you'll become part of our wider firm community through networking events, social activities, pro bono opportunities and client initiatives. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and you'll have opportunities to get involved in our inclusion networks and initiatives throughout your training.
The deadline to apply is 31 March 2027. For more information and to apply please visit our website.
Innovation
Here at Dentons, innovation isn’t something that sits in isolation - we believe it comes from everywhere and from everyone, and it is critical to our position as the world’s largest global law firm.
We do this by challenging ourselves to identify and implement innovation across all areas of service delivery to our clients.
Throughout your programme you will be encouraged to enrich your innovation skills and knowledge. See here for further information on how we help our clients innovate in different ways
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