How and when to apply
We are currently recruiting for five trainees to start in August 2022, two for our Edinburgh office, two for our Glasgow office and one for Dundee. The application form for our traineeship positions is available here. The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 9 May 2021. Your completed application form can be posted to Trainee Applications, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8HE or emailed to: traineerecruitment@lindsays.co.uk
Full guidance for applying for our traineeships is available here.
About our traineeships
Our goal is to have the right staff with the right skills to ensure we have superb people to advise and support clients. We are committed to investing in our people and believe in helping our staff succeed. Our Managing Partner, Alasdair Cummings, was himself a trainee with the firm.
As a Lindsays trainee you will gain experience in three seats over the two years, from a mix of areas of law and, as you progress through your traineeship, you will gain an understanding of a client’s needs and the work each department carries out on their behalf. You will have direct contact with clients and hands on involvement with projects and transactions and, upon qualification, will be equipped with the skills required to become a successful lawyer.
Throughout your traineeship, we will offer you friendly, professional advice and support. We will fund your attendance at various seminars, conferences and skills workshops which, along with the practical experience gained in your seat, will assist in the achievement of the PEAT 2 outcomes and ensure you meet TCPD requirements.
Trainees tell us that one of the aspects of life at Lindsays they especially appreciate is the office culture – where people make the effort to get to know each other.
We offer our trainees a salary rate as recommended by the Law Society and excellent working conditions. We believe strongly in the value of work/life balance for employees at all stages of their career and their life. We want our trainees to enjoy the social events we organise ourselves as well as enjoying their own life outside the office.
Whilst the core contractual hours offered are 9am – 5pm, the culture of the firm allows a certain amount of flexibility subject to the needs of the business.
Skills Required/Expected:
· LLB and Diploma
· Strong academic record from school and university
· Positive “can do” approach
· Commitment
· Team player
· Excellent written and oral presentation skills
· Planning and organisational skills
Lindsays is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
