Legal Traineeships 2028
The firm:
Murray Beith Murray is one of Scotland’s leading private client law firms. For over 175 years we have specialised in meeting the legal, financial and administrative needs of individuals and families, trusts, charities and private companies.
The role:
We are recruiting for Legal Trainees to join the firm in September 2028. The two-year traineeship is split into two or three seats. In year one, the trainee will normally be assigned to the Rural Property Group, Commercial Property Group or the Executry Group. The third seat is usually spent within the Asset Protection Group, where there will be a wide range of work. In addition to estate planning, and other private client work such as trusts, taxation, wills and powers of attorney, there may be some opportunity to undertake work that has aspects of financial planning within it.
We will also consider applications from trainees looking to undertake a purely property traineeship predominantly within our Rural Property and Commercial Property Groups but could also include aspects of property dispute work and Residential Property.
The firm provides a good standard of training and will allow you to develop and hone your skills before qualifying as a solicitor. Our approach is very personal and you will work closely with supervising solicitors or partners. You will also have direct client contact.
Please read further information here.
The candidate:
Our ideal candidate will have achieved or be on track to achieve an upper second-class law degree and have a keen interest in private client work. You will have strong interpersonal skills both written and oral, the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues, and excellent attention to detail.
To apply:
If you wish to apply for this role, please download and complete the application form here and email it to recruitment@murraybeith.co.uk by 31 August 2026 at 12pm.
FAQs
- When does your recruitment start for a Traineeship commencing in 2028?
Our application process for 2028 Trainees begins July 2026 and ends on 31 August 2026.
- What will the recruitment process consist of?
The application process is a straightforward two staged approach.
For the first stage, you should complete and submit the Traineeship Application Form from our website. After shortlisting, successful candidates will then be invited to attend an interview.
We hope to begin our interviews week commencing 14 September 2026.
- What are the entry requirements?
We are looking for you to have achieved or be on track to achieve an upper second-class law degree or alternatively to pass (or have passed) the accelerated law degree.
- When should I apply?
Everyone’s circumstances are different, you may have chosen to take a gap year, for example. You should aim to apply at the end of your third year of your honours LB or after the first year of your ordinary LLB.
- When will I hear back regarding the outcome of my application?
If you have been shortlisted to attend an interview, you should hear back from us by the start of September and invited to attend an interview.
- Will I receive feedback on my application if I am unsuccessful?
Unfortunately, we are unable to give tailored feedback on unsuccessful applications because of the volume of applications that we receive.
- How many seats will I get to experience?
Your traineeship may consist of three seats, divided into three 8-month seats. We are of course driven by business needs, therefore this is subject to change.
- What are the different departments within Murray Beith Murray?
Our firm can be divided into our Asset Protection, Executry, Property and Litigation departments.
Further information on the departments is available from the “Information for Prospective Trainees” document available on our website.
- How many partners are there in the firm?
Murray Beith Murray currently has 8 partners, and around 65 staff.
- What type of work will I experience as a trainee?
We will involve you in quality legal work from very early on in your traineeship. This could include drafting wills, dispositions and powers of attorney or managing an executry estate. You will benefit from client contact as much as possible and will be fully supported by your supervisor throughout each seat.
- What training will I receive during my traineeship?
Your traineeship will commence with an induction providing you with useful information on the firm to help you get started. You will receive quality training throughout each seat as you learn from more experienced members of staff. You will also be required to complete trainee continuing professional development (TCPD) as part of your traineeship. We regularly run in-house training sessions which you will be invited to attend and will count towards your TCPD. Your performance will also be measured through quarterly reviews with your responsible supervisor, giving you an opportunity to discuss your performance and any needs requiring further training.