In addition to providing support for the cost of employing a trainee, that trainee can deliver legal aid and attract income for a firm.We are working closely with the Law Society of Scotland to develop the funding model, taking on board the lessons learned from the previous Traineeship Fund, and drawing on evidence submitted to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee inquiry into Legal Aid Inquiry about gaps in service across rural communities and legal aid types.The profession remains supportive of the initiative and I am committed to working with them on this and other reforms to legal aid to improve this important service.