Those who wish to qualify as a solicitor must then undertake a two-year traineeship with a law firm. Qualification as an Advocate (the Scottish equivalent of a barrister) requires a further nine-month unpaid traineeship (known as devilling) with an experienced Advocate.
Devilling is the period of training or pupillage undertaken by a person wishing to become an Advocate in Scotland.
Devilling is the period of training or pupillage undertaken by a person wishing to become an Advocate in Scotland.