Please note: These roles are for a September 2028 start.
If you have completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC), or Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (PEAT1) there is a possibility to start earlier (this will be discussed if successful).
This application is for all of our trainee programmes. Please see below information on each programme.
Our trainee programmes will provide you with excellent training and experience across seats in different areas of the business, which will include everything which is required for your qualification to solicitor. During this time, you will be given the opportunity to complete a range of different work with a robust support network of supervision and mentoring.
SQE Pathway
You can apply to complete our trainee solicitor - SQE pathway if you have completed your law degree, or have completed a non-law degree and the PGDL (or equivalent).
Candidates who are successful in their application will be guaranteed a place to study towards the SQE1&2 at BPP University Law School. As we recruit two years in advance, you can choose to prepare for the SQE1 on a full time or part time basis before joining us as a trainee solicitor to gain your qualifying work experience (QWE). You will then sit SQE2 when you have gained some on-the-job experience with the firm.
Training Contract
You can apply to complete our Training contracts | Weightmans if you are currently studying towards, or have completed, the Legal Practice Course (LPC). If you have not yet commenced the LPC, you can become a trainee solicitor by following our trainee solicitor - SQE pathway to qualification.
Traineeship
You can apply to complete a Solicitor traineeships in Glasgow | Weightmans in our Glasgow office. Our 24-month training programme will provide you with excellent training and experience across various seats in different areas of the business, which will include the PEAT2 outcomes which are required for your qualification to solicitor. Prior to commencing your training, you will be required to undertake the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice.
If you successfully gain a position on our traineeship programme, and have not yet enrolled on a PEAT1 course, we will fund the cost of postgraduate tuition at the university of your choice. this can be discussed if you are successful.