Legal Traineeship: Justice First Fellowship 2026

Job Description

We are a host organisation for the Justice First Fellowship, a programme run by the Legal Education Foundation to support aspiring social justice lawyers to complete their training and develop projects that improve access to justice.

How to Apply

Applications must be made via the Legal Education Foundation: You can access the portal here.

When applying, please select our organisation as your preferred host. Applications are anonymised at the first stage to ensure a fair and unbiased process.

The post holder will have the opportunity to gain experience across our four centres of legal excellence, working on a range of issues that advance human rights and equality.

What We’re Looking For

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential: 

• Ability to obtain an entrance certificate issued by the Law Society of Scotland allowing entry into a legal traineeship in Scotland

Desirable:

• Knowledge of UK and European human rights law and procedure
• Understanding of the experiences of at-risk and marginalised communities in the UK

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Excellent written and oral English communication
• Ability to complete tasks to a high standard with minimal supervision
• Team-focused, flexible and supportive approach
• Strong time-management and organisational skills
• Ability to develop effective collaborative working relationships
• Confident use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desirable:

• Experience working cross-sector or with partner organisations
• Experience delivering professional training or public legal education
• Experience contributing to policy or influencing work

Qualities

• Commitment to human rights and access to justice
• Inclusive, rights-based approach to working with clients
• Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity

Timeline:

• Applications open: w/c 13 October 2025
• Close: 28 November 2025
• Interviews: 19 January – 6 February 2026
• Fellowships start: April 2026