Offering legal advice. Drawing up wills and other legal documents. Representing clients in tribunals and District and Sheriff courts. Instructing advocates to represent them there or in higher courts. Keeping up to date with changes in the law.
Firms vary in size and often specialise, eg in commercial or criminal law.
This is commonly possible Locum work is possible for example in criminal court work and conveyancing, to assist sole practitioners. There are a number of sole practitioner firms. Partners are self employed. Training A 2 year post-diploma traineeship is compulsory. Restricted practising certificates may be gained after 1 year, full practising certificates at the end of 2 years.