Opportunities for graduates & students
The application process for our 2019 Summer Placement Programme is now closed. Summer Placements are offered to students following completion of their 3rd year at University or above. A Summer Placement gives you the opportunity to work within departments in the firm for 6 weeks, assisting with research, attending court, proof reading documents and much more.
If you wish to find out more about Traineeships please look out for updates on our Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.
Our trainees are our potential Partners of the future and we are committed to retaining them.
What are we looking for?
Individuals who can demonstrate a strong academic background, previous work experience (summer vacation schemes, part-time jobs), interests that show skills in teamwork and/or leadership and a motivation for a career in law.
We offer opportunity and responsibility to those who can demonstrate the required HM Trainee qualities.
What can you expect as a trainee?
- Training and development
- Trainee meetings
- Flexible seat rotations
- Secondment opportunities
- Sector group involvement
- Managing trainee
- Social committee
- Career progression
Enquiries
If you have any questions regarding our application process, please contact Kirsty Selfridge in our HR department.
What can you expect as a trainee?
Lamia Al-Lamki, 2017 Trainee following 2015 Summer Placement
I chose Harper Macleod because much of what the firm talked about in terms of being innovative and business-minded stood out to me. During the time I was at university, increasing pressure on the legal market meant that many traditional Scottish firms were fast disappearing. Harper Macleod stood out in that they had continued to grow despite the recession and the trainee retention rates remained high.
Read about Lamia's Summer Placement and experience with Harper Macleod
Agne Zasinaite, 2017 Trainee following 2015 Summer Placement
I chose Harper Macleod because it was one of the leading Scottish firms that was very business minded but also different. I felt the firm's values were aligned with my work ethic - I wanted to work with people who were always looking to improve and provide great client satisfaction. The firm has many leading individuals who inspired me and I wanted to learn and work with these experts.
Read about Agne's Summer Placement & Traineeship with Harper Macleod
Deborah Alexander, 2017 Trainee following 2015 Summer Placement
I assisted two of the firm’s solicitors with obtaining Confirmation on a number of executries and conducted a will review to ensure all wills which were held on file were accurate and up to date. I had previously undertaken placements with other firms however my placement with Harper Macleod was different – I really felt that I was being given the chance to be involved in ‘real’ client-facing legal work for the first time.
Read about Deborah's Summer Placement and experience with Harper Macleod
Catriona Urquhart, 2017 trainee
I have been given real responsibility from the start of my traineeship, but importantly, I have also felt supported by the team and the wider firm. The culture at Harper Macleod is open and inclusive. I have found that people are always willing to give you their time - to answer your questions, explain what they are doing and get you involved.
Victoria Robinson, 2017 trainee
Harper Macleod stood out to me because of its business-minded nature to provide practical solutions in an evolving business environment. It is a firm that puts the client at the centre of everything they do and I was keen to be a part of this client-based approach.
Rachel Bell, 2016 Trainee following 2014 Summer Placement
I choose to apply to Harper Macleod as I had heard from previous summer students that they had been given a large amount of responsibility in their role and great exposure to cases. I had undertaken work experience before where I had been put in a room photocopying; therefore I thought this would be much more beneficial to my legal career.
Read about Rachel's Summer Placement and experience with Harper Macleod
