General Application Form

If you would like to work for a growing law firm, then BTO is the employer for you. We are dedicated to developing the careers of our personnel and we offer a friendly working environment.

BTO is ideally located for easy access to both Glasgow and Edinburgh city centres. If you are interested in joining one of our teams, please complete our General Application Form.

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Trainee Application Form

BTO is committed to the development of trainee lawyers and several of our partners started out here as trainees. We offer a structured rotational placement programme designed to give trainees experience in a variety of areas.

We value those who can demonstrate initiative, handle responsibility and work as part of a team. In turn, trainees benefit from involvement in diverse cases from day one, being coached and mentored by some of the best in their respective fields.

Traineeships 2023

To view our Trainee Brochure - Working with you, please click on the 'Full Screen' option in the middle of the brochure image below, or click here to open in a new tab.

Please email your completed form to the HR Manager: trainee@bto.co.uk or, post it to Human Resources, BTO Solicitors, 48 St. Vincent Street Glasgow G2 5HS, marked for the attention of the HR Manager.

The closing deadline for applications is Friday 24 September 2021 at 12 noon. Once you have submitted your application you should receive an email confirming receipt.   If you do not receive the confirmation email within two hours of submitting your form, please immediately contact the HR department, on 0141 221 8012 to check if your application has been received. 

To apply please download the form at the end of this section. In addition you can view our Recruitment Privacy Policy here.

The format of the trainee application form is fixed and you are encouraged to stay within its constraints. You can add any additional content within another document referencing it from within the application form. 

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