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Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in Aberdeen invites applications for a Grampian Highlands and Islands Legal Traineeship commencing August 2028. The programme offers early responsibility, exposure to complex casework and the opportunity to contribute to Scotland's justice system while training alongside experienced prosecutors.

Trainees will rotate through specialist functions and local court operations, gaining advocacy skills and professional development under structured supervision

Job description

Legal Traineeship Grampian Highlands and Islands

Company:

Company: Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

Hours: Full-time

Location: Aberdeen

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 11 Sept 2026

Closing date: 27 Sept 2026

Are you looking for a legal traineeship that offers responsibility from an early stage, exposure to complex casework and the opportunity to make a real contribution to Scotland's justice system?

COPFS is seeking ambitious and motivated aspiring solicitors to join our Grampian, Highland and Islands (GHI) Legal Traineeship Programme commencing in August 2028.

The GHI Traineeship provides a unique opportunity to train within one of Scotland's most geographically diverse prosecution areas. Working alongside experienced prosecutors and legal professionals, you will develop the skills, knowledge and judgement required for a successful legal career while contributing to the fair and effective administration of justice.

Why choose the GH&I Traineeship?

As part of a small trainee cohort, you can expect:

Exposure to a broad range of prosecution work.

Opportunities to work closely with experienced Procurators Fiscal and legal professionals.

Experience across specialist and local court functions.

Insight into criminal justice issues affecting communities across the north of Scotland.

Practical advocacy and court experience within a supportive learning environment.

Structured supervision, training and professional development throughout your traineeship.

Trainees will normally spend the initial part of their traineeship within a specialist function before moving into local court operations where they will develop practical prosecution skills and experience life as a Procurator Fiscal Depute.

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Summary

Are you looking for a legal traineeship that offers responsibility from an early stage, exposure to complex casework and the opportunity to make a real contribution to Scotland's justice system?

COPFS is seeking ambitious and motivated aspiring solicitors to join our Grampian, Highland and Islands (GHI) Legal Traineeship Programme commencing in August 2028.

The GHI Traineeship provides a unique opportunity to train within one of Scotland's most geographically diverse prosecution areas. Working alongside experienced prosecutors and legal professionals, you will develop the skills, knowledge and judgement required for a successful legal career while contributing to the fair and effective administration of justice.

Why choose the GH&I Traineeship?

As part of a small trainee cohort, you can expect:

Exposure to a broad range of prosecution work.

Opportunities to work closely with experienced Procurators Fiscal and legal professionals.

Experience across specialist and local court functions.

Insight into criminal justice issues affecting communities across the north of Scotland.

Practical advocacy and court experience within a supportive learning environment.

Structured supervision, training and professional development throughout your traineeship.

Trainees will normally spend the initial part of their traineeship within a specialist function before moving into local court operations where they will develop practical prosecution skills and experience life as a Procurator Fiscal Depute.