Are you a law student or graduate looking for a workplace that will value your curiosity, passion and desire to grow?
If so, and you’re seeking colleagues who are high achieving but human too, then you’ll be right at home here at Burness Paull. Our trainees learn from top-tier lawyers and are given early exposure to the strategic and commercial issues facing our clients.
Our culture and personality set the firm apart; we strive for excellence but never forget that people are at the heart of what we do. Read more about life at Burness Paull here.
We offer a range of law programmes, from work experience for high school students, summer placements for university students, and legal traineeships for law graduates looking to kickstart their career.
To keep up to date with the latest news, events and application deadlines, make sure to follow our graduate recruitment team on Instagram.
Summer Vacation Scheme
Our vacation scheme is ideal for third year law students and above.
Why us
We are a top-tier commercial law firm & an ideal destination for law graduates.
Meet the grad team
Register today so that you're first to hear about our law graduate programmes.
Legal Traineeships
As part of the legal traineeship programme, you'll be taught by some of the finest lawyers.
Law Insight Days
Our law insight days take place in Spring every year for first and second year LLB students.
Work Experience
A great opportunity for high school students to experience life at one of Scotland's top law firms.
Apply
Read our application hints & tips for the best chance of success. Apply now.
Latest News
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Burness Paull becomes the first law firm to sign up to the Pathways Pledge
30/10/2025
Burness Paull has become the first law firm to sign up to the Pathways Pledge, an initiative created by Pathways Forward which aims to raise the participation of women in the entrepreneurial economy.
The Burness Paull Foundation turns ten
03/09/2025
At Burness Paull we’re celebrating a decade of charitable initiatives supported by the Burness Paull Foundation.
Burness Paull and Space Network continue partnership to drive UK space innovation and scale
03/11/2025
We have renewed our partnership with Space Network, the world’s fastest-growing space sector ecosystem, remaining UK legal partner.
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