TC Young has welcomed 6 new Trainee Solicitors to its training programme, across our Glasgow & Edinburgh offices. This brings the number of Trainee Solicitors currently with the firm up to 10.

The new Trainees are Chloe Mather (Family, Edinburgh), Olivia Smith (Private Client, Edinburgh), Lewis Marchand (Residential Conveyancing, Glasgow), Rory Guild (Property, Edinburgh), Paulette Campbell (Property, Glasgow) & Spencer Wilson (Private Client, Glasgow).

Embarking upon her Traineeship with the firm, Olivia Smith commented:

“Having spent the previous year working at TC Young as an

TC Young are delighted to announce that Nina Derrin, Associate in the firms Edinburgh office, has recently attained accreditation with the Law Society of Scotland as a Family Law Mediator.

Family mediation accreditation from the Law Society of Scotland is only granted once a solicitor has undertaken and completed the required rigorous training and has been assessed by a Panel of mediation experts. This accreditation compliments Nina’s recent appointment to the list of Child Welfare Reporters in the Sheriffdom of Lothian and Borders.

Mediation is

Whilst in practice it is still relatively rare for directors to face personal liability – its potential should not be ignored. Examples of where personal liability may arise include the following:

Fraudulent/Wrongful Trading

Under the Insolvency Act 1986:

A director is liable for trading for a fraudulent purpose or for money or property that has been misapplied and may be liable for debts of a liquidated company if the director knew or ought to have concluded that there was no reasonable prospect of the company

TC Young are delighted to announce that Evelyn Wallace, Associate, has recently attained accreditation with the Law Society of Scotland as a Family Law Mediator.

Family mediation accreditation from the Law Society of Scotland is only granted once a solicitor has undertaken and completed the required rigorous training and has been assessed by a Panel of mediation experts. This accreditation complements Evelyn’s achievement last year in becoming accredited in trauma informed practice.

Mediation is a voluntary process which aims to provide disputing parties the

TC Young are delighted to Announce that Neil Matheson was awarded Associate of the Year at the inaugural Scottish Professional Awards on Friday evening.

These awards shine a spotlight on the Professional and Business Services (PBS) sector which covers a range of diverse knowledge-intensive industries which provide specialised support to businesses.

Senior Associate within TC Young’s Litigation Department, Neil heads up the Dispute Resolution team within the department. His role is varied and involves balancing supervision of younger solicitors, as well as managing his own

As part of our continued growth, TC Young is delighted to announce the promotion of 2 key staff members.

Eileen Barr has been promoted to the position of Senior Associate within the firms Glasgow Projects & Third Sector team.

Eileen joined the firm as a Trainee in 2016. Since qualifying in 2018, Eileen has established herself as an integral member of our Projects & Third Sector team, providing invaluable advice to the firms RSL & commercial clients.

Sarah Jamieson takes up the position of Senior

Award winning, multi service law firm, TC Young, is pleased to announce it has been awarded the prestigious We Invest in People Gold accreditation from Investors in People.

Founded in 1841, TC Young has a long and storied history in the Scottish legal sector. Today, from its Glasgow & Edinburgh bases, it represents clients across Scotland, specialising in Private Client, Residential Conveyancing, Dispute Resolution, Family Law and a renowned Registered Social Landlords practice.

TC Young has been committed to Investors In People accreditation since 1997.

Leaving school can be a daunting time for anyone. Not always knowing what career you would like to pursue. Sometimes having the choice between staying in education and learning through a college/university course or getting a job can seem like the only two options available.

I left school with the intention to go to college and gain a qualification, meanwhile I was having to work part-time at night and weekends to fund my finances. However, I found life was busy and often stressful trying to

There is no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has radically changed the work place for all. I began my traineeship with TC Young in the midst of the pandemic on 09 November 2020. While we can now begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel, I think it is safe to say that my training experience together with all those young lawyers embarking on their legal career in 2020 will be unlike any other.

So, how does my experience differ to that

All throughout my high school years I was asked what I wanted to do when I left, my answer was always “I’ll just go to college or university.” I left high school still undecided in what I was to do. Looking for work is always a daunting process, and I had no idea that modern apprenticeships even existed. After hours of internet research I came across the modern apprenticeship scheme. I signed up and instantly received notifications about potential interviews.

Transitioning from seeing my

You have studied hard, attained your law degree and you are finally ready to be a Trainee Solicitor. Now, all that is left to do is to find a traineeship! But, how exactly do you do that?

Importantly, the answer to this is not the same for everyone. For some, the answer is more straightforward than others. They may have always have dreamt of being a high-flying Commercial Solicitor and know that this is what they intend to pursue. For others, they may fancy themselves

At TC Young, we offer modern apprentice opportunities in all of our offices. We have worked with school leavers for a number of years (before it was called a modern apprenticeship) and it is a recruitment method that we feel offers excellent training for school leavers. It is also a relationship that we continue to benefit from with individuals receiving training in different areas of the business.

A long time ago we had a plan:

1. To recruit a legal secretary; however we struggled to find

Trainee recruitment is a part of my job I really enjoy. I love meeting new people and trying to find someone that I think will bring an extra dimension, while assessing whether they will work well alongside the existing team.

Our latest search for a trainee produced nearly 100 applicants. But of that 100, how do we whittle them down?

First of all we decide what our key criteria will be. That will vary each year depending on the priorities we place on certain skills,

As TC Young starts looking for another trainee, I thought some candidates may welcome some tips for completing a trainee application form before pushing the send button.

1. Your application form and covering email will create a first impression. As a wise man once said you don't get a second chance to make a first impression.
2. Read the application form carefully. Then read it again to ensure you understand the guidelines provided. An application form is not only an opportunity to provide your details, it is

Trying to decide which career path to go down towards the end of my time at school was a difficult and somewhat daunting process, as is the case for a lot of school leavers. The decision lies between further education, such as college and university, or to go straight into the big bad world and get a job. I know first-hand how hard a choice this can be. I found the idea of further education very appealing however I wanted to be earning money. I

In February of this year I began my Modern Apprenticeship with TC Young in Edinburgh. I am an Admin Assistant within the Property Department and the tasks I carry out as a modern apprentice can differ day to day. Some of the duties are:

• Collecting mail in the morning as well as alternate evenings
• Doing the filing for the solicitors
• Collecting and preparing banking and recorded deliveries
• Writing cheques
• Preparing meetings and clearing up once finished
• Arranging for delivery/collection from our offsite storage company
• Undertakings

I recently began my traineeship with TC Young. I have joined the busy court department and I am enjoying working as a trainee solicitor. Although I have only been at TC Young for a short time, I feel that I have learnt a lot already.

TC Young offers a unique experience compared to other firms of its size, they do not move their trainees around departments in 6 month slots and my entire traineeship will be spent within the court department. This will allow me

As a student, it's a relief to have some kind of formal work placement organised for the summer holidays. Something more interesting than stacking shelves, a chance to apply some knowledge you have learned from University, as well as being good for the CV. But what about the content of my placement at TC Young? Would this be days filled with making coffees and photocopying?

Thankfully not. Over my short time here I have been able to work in different departments doing a variety of