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.
Why us
We are a top-tier commercial law firm & an ideal destination for law graduates.
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Summer Vacation Scheme
Our vacation scheme is ideal for third year law students and above.
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.
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Latest News
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Burness Paull invests to support sustainable growth as it embarks on new three-year strategy
29/07/2025
Burness Paull has reported its results for the financial year ended 31 March 2025.

Burness Paull appoints first chief operating officer to support next phase of growth
23/06/2025
Burness Paull appoints first chief operating officer to support next phase of growth

Burness Paull reinforces energy team with appointment of leading renewables lawyer
03/06/2025
Burness Paull has appointed highly regarded renewables development lawyer Nicola Scott as a partner in its energy team.
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