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FAQs

Q: How many departments will I have the chance to work in during the two years?

A: Your traineeship will consist of three placements each lasting 8 months, with one compulsory seat in Property. You will also have the opportunity to work in our Glasgow or Edinburgh offices.

Q: Will I be able to give preferences of location?

A: We will definitely take your preferences into account. However, we do suggest that one of your placements is not in your home location. This means that you can get broader exposure to the firm as well as build up your knowledge of and networks with other departments.

Q: Will I be able to choose which departments I would like to work in?

A: At various points before and during your traineeship we will ask you about your preferences and give you as much information as possible about each seat to help you make informed choices.

Q: What departments do you have at Brodies?

A: Our departments are Banking, Corporate, Employment, Litigation, Property and Private Client. Click here to view main site pages.

Q: What type of work can I expect as part of my traineeship?

A: We are keen for you to get the most out of your traineeship by involving you in quality work with key clients. This may include client contact, involvement in a property deal or preparing papers for court. There are also secondment opportunities for trainees which allow you to get closer to our clients and help build your commercial knowledge. Click here to a cross section of Profiles.

I had lots of deal experience and exposure to clients.

Q: Before commencing my traineeship what information and support will I receive?

A: We will keep you updated on life at Brodies. A trainee event is held each year that will give you an opportunity to meet some existing trainees as well as make new friends. Shortly before you start with Brodies we will allocate you with a "buddy". The buddy will be one of our existing trainees and they will help you find your feet as well as answer any questions you may have.

Q: What training will I receive during the two years?

A: The induction programme is designed to give you the knowledge you will need to get you started. It will span a number of weeks and will include "lunch & learn" sessions with different departments. You will also receive taster training seminars in Business Development, Commercial Awareness and Time Management amongst others. Training will also be given in each of your placements and this may include seminars, on the job training as well as picking up tips at a team meeting. As part of your traineeship you will also attend Professional Competence Training. Click here for further information on Trainee Development.

Brodies gave me the best training I could have hoped for.

Q: I would like to do a secondment during my traineeship. Will this be possible?

A: We actively encourage secondments during the two years. In the past we have had trainees on secondment to some of our key clients including a number of large financial services institutions. To hear from one of our trainees please click here.