Aberdein Considine

Overview

Aberdein Considine is an independent property, legal and financial services firm headquartered in Aberdeen with a strong regional footprint across Scotland and the north of England. Founded in 1981, the firm has expanded through acquisitions and now operates from 21 offices, supporting thousands of private and commercial clients across more than 70 legal practice areas. The firm is particularly distinguished for its scale in property services (estate agency, conveyancing and mortgage advice) combined with a wide full-service legal offering and recognised rankings in legal directories.

• Headquarters: Aberdeen, Blenheim House, Fountainhall Road
• Founded: 1981
• Lawyers: Around 500 colleagues
• Offices: 21

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

• Corporate & M&A
• Family Law
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Employment
• Real Estate
• Private Client & Wealth
• Financial Services & Regulation
• Commercial Contracts
• Banking & Finance

Geographic Focus: Strong presence across Scotland with additional offices in the north of England; primary markets are regional Scottish commercial and private client markets with local property expertise and a national client base supported by a network of 21 offices.

Training Contract

A two-year legal traineeship (Scottish traineeship) with multiple rotations across core departments as part of a full-service firm. The programme is described as hands-on and comprehensive; trainees gain exposure to client work in a range of practice areas and are integrated into the firm’s national network.

• Application Deadline: 2026-10-25

Seat Options

• Family Law
• Corporate & M&A
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Real Estate
• Real Estate
• Private Client & Wealth
• Employment
• Financial Services & Regulation

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Programmes & Schemes

What Aberdein Considine Looks For

Key Competencies

• Hard work
• Enthusiasm
• Drive
• Ambition
• Teamwork

Evidence Signals

• Paid / voluntary work experience and placements
• Positions of responsibility (clubs, teams, leadership roles)
• Academic performance / degree prediction
• Relevant leisure activities and practical experience (property-related experience is useful given firm focus)

Benefits & Wellbeing

• Competitive salary for work experience placements
• Equal pay policy across the firm ensuring males and females in the same roles are remunerated the same
• Charity committee and regular firm-led fundraising activity

Awards & Recognition

• Chambers and Legal 500 ranked Lawyers
• 57 ranked departments; 5 ranked lawyers

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Membership of the Law Society of Scotland; equal opportunities recruitment; equal pay policy across the firm.

• Charity committee (firm-wide fundraising and partnerships)
• Equal opportunities recruitment policy
• Equal pay policy
• Gender Pay Gap Report (downloadable)

Pro Bono

The firm provides professional advice and support on a pro bono basis to community groups and local good causes; the charity committee co-ordinates fundraising and community involvement.

Innovation

Quick Application Angles

• Emphasise property and conveyancing experience — many placements are property-based and the firm markets itself as Scotland’s leading property firm.
• Reference the firm’s regional focus and Aberdeen headquarters when explaining why you want to join a firm with strong local market knowledge across Scotland and the north of England.
• Highlight examples of responsibility or client-facing experience (paid/voluntary work, positions of responsibility) — the application form explicitly asks for these details.
• Mention the firm’s CSR/charity activity or commitment to equal opportunities to demonstrate cultural fit with its community and values focus.