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Become a WP Student Ambassador

As a WP Student Ambassador, you:

• Welcome students onto campus
• Run campus tours
• Share your experiences of university through informal conversations
• Take part in panels and workshops
• Attend careers fairs at schools
• Support activities that showcase life at university
• Optionally mentor students on a 1:1 basis.

You get to make a difference to young people’s lives, all while building your own skills and work experience, being part of a community of ambassadors, and getting paid. Earn at least £12.21 per hour, plus additional holiday pay.

Become a WP Tutor

WP Tutors have an important role in supporting young people from under-represented backgrounds and supporting schools with raising attainment. As a Tutor, you:

• Need to be reliable, dedicated, and enthusiastic
• Work in primary and secondary schools in the local area
• Act as a role model
• Work with the same pupils each week
• share your passion for Mathematics, English, and your studies
• Develop your communication, adaptability, and leadership skills
• Enhance your career prospects.

WP Tutors earn £13.85 per hour, plus additional holiday pay, for each tutoring placement.

Find the team at Freshers Fair, or click the brochure attached to apply.

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This moot is unique within the field of family law and offers an excellent opportunity for students to develop their skills in assessing a moot problem, conducting legal research, and preparing a skeleton argument. Those who progress to the semi-final or final rounds will also gain invaluable advocacy experience in front of barristers and judges.

One Essex Court will host a Women at the Commercial Bar mooting competition in London on Thursday 4 December 2025. The final round will be judged by Lady Justice Cockerill DBE, and there are substantial prizes to be won.

Participating teams will all have at least two chances to moot, and will be hosted in and around Chambers for a full day of activities. The day is intended to provide all participants with both enjoyable mooting opportunities and an insight into life as a woman at the commercial bar.

You can also find further information online (external link).

If you’re an ambitious undergraduate with a disability and/or long-term health condition* seeking exciting career opportunities in banking, finance, or technology, Investing in Talent is a must-attend event.

Connect with global employers including Bank of America, Citi, Fidelity International, HSBC and J.P. Morgan and gain first-hand insights into the career possibilities they offer.

You’ll have the chance to:

• Discover exciting career opportunities with leading employers
• Gain clarity on when, what, and how to share your disability with confidence
• Learn about the workplace support and adjustments available to help you thrive
• Uncover the unique strengths and skills your disability has helped you develop
• Participate in application and recruitment skills sessions
• Build your network and connect with inclusive, disability-confident employers

Eligibility

*This event is open to undergraduate students, in any year of study, with a disability or long-term condition including, but not limited to: visual and hearing impairments, mobility impairments, autism, diabetes, epilepsy, dyslexia, dyspraxia, mental health conditions, speech impairments and major illnesses such as cancer and MS.

Ideally you will:

• Have a strong academic track record
  • Mitigating circumstances will be taken into account.
• Have an interest in pursuing a corporate career, ideally with one of the participating firms.
• Students studying for a Masters or PHD are also welcome to apply.

Event Details

When: Thursday 23rd October; 10.30am to 3.45pm

Where: Central London (Travel expenses up to £70 will be reimbursed.)

You can also find further information online (external link).

???? Mentoring Scheme for Underrepresented Groups at the Bar – Applications Open

Nine leading sets of Chambers have come together to launch the 2025–2026 Mentoring Scheme for Underrepresented Groups, supporting aspiring barristers interested in planning, public law, and property law. The participating Chambers are:

???? 39 Essex Chambers ???? Cornerstone Barristers ???? Falcon Chambers ???? Field Court Chambers ???? Francis Taylor Building ???? Gatehouse Chambers ???? Kings Chambers ???? Landmark Chambers ???? No5 Barristers’ Chambers

The Scheme is open to undergraduates and postgraduates (law and non-law) who are from backgrounds underrepresented at the Bar, including (but not limited to): women, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBT+ individuals, those from state schools or lower socio-economic backgrounds, care-experienced individuals, and those who are the first in their family to attend university.

???? What the Scheme offers:

???? Allocation of a personal mentor from one of the participating Chambers

???? Introductory workshop on the work of a barrister

???? 3–5 one-to-one meetings with your mentor

???? A pupillage applications workshop

???? At least one social event with mentors, mentees and members of Chambers

???? Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed where in-person attendance is required

????? Applications close: Friday, 10 October 2025

???? Apply by email to: mentoring@cornerstonebarristers.com

???? Successful applicants will be notified by 31 October 2025. This is an exceptional opportunity for those aspiring to a career at the Bar to gain guidance, insight, and support directly from practitioners.

You can also find further information online (external link).

Pro Bono Week returns 3rd to 7 th November 2025, and we are looking for undergraduate and postgraduate law students from all UK institutions to join Pro Bono Week’s Student Council for 2025. 

Pro Bono Week is an opportunity to celebrate and discuss the important contribution that the legal profession makes in providing free legal help to those in need. It involves events at legal societies, law firms, chambers, corporations, law schools and Parliament. For more information including the 2025 themes check the PDF attached, and head to www.probonoweek.org

Don't miss out!

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You can also find further information online (external link).

Join our in-person Group Career Coaching sessions designed just for final-year undergraduates. These interactive sessions offer a supportive space to explore your career options, share experiences, and build confidence. 

???? Room E120, Student Support Hub 
???? Wednesdays, 3–4:30pm 

Each week has a different topic:  

• Finding a Graduate Job 
• Networking and Finding a Mentor 
• Interviews 
• Making Strong Applications 

???? Book your place now on CareerHub – attend one, some, or all sessions! 

You can also find further information online (external link).

As we move into the fourth year of this successful scheme, COMBAR is delighted to announce that its mentoring scheme for applicants from groups who are under-represented at the Bar (and the Commercial Bar in particular) is now open for applications for the 2025 – 2026 cycle.  The scheme is an important part of COMBAR’s commitment to improving access and diversity in the legal profession.  More than 650 mentees have benefited from the scheme to date.

The scheme pairs successful eligible candidates with practitioners from COMBAR member sets for a series of one-to-one mentoring sessions.  Mentees and their mentors are also invited to a pupillage interview and application workshop and social event, which is planned for 20 January 2026.  An equivalent event for this year’s scheme was held in January 2025 at Gray’s Inn, with about 175 mentees attending in person and remotely, and a keynote introductory speech by Mr Justice Henshaw, the Judge in Charge of the Commercial Court.

You can also find further information online (external link).

About Irwin Mitchell

Founded in 1912, Irwin Mitchell is one of the the UK's largest full-service law firm, offering expert legal and wealth management services across 20 offices nationwide. With over 3,000 employees, the firm is known for its client-first approach, award-winning legal teams, and commitment to innovation and excellence. Irwin Mitchell is consistently ranked among the top 100 UK law firms and is a proud member of First Law International.

Awards and Recognition

Irwin Mitchell has received numerous accolades, including:
- LexisNexis Employment Law Team of the Year 2024
- Ranked in The Times Best Law Firms 2024
- Recognised in 2024 as a Great Place to Work for five consecutive years

Diversity and Inclusion

Irwin Mitchell is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace through its Diversity & Inclusion networks, supporting gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, ethnicity and faith, disability, and social mobility. The firm partners with organisations like Aspiring Solicitors and Evenbreak to ensure equal opportunities for underrepresented groups.

Programme Overview

This exciting 6-week mentoring programme is a unique opportunity for BAME students in their second or third year of the LLB to gain professional insights, build confidence, and receive one-on-one mentoring from legal professionals at Irwin Mitchell. Only 30 places are available, and successful applicants will be matched with a dedicated mentor.

6-Week Schedule

• Week 1: Introductions, agreeing aims and objectives
• Week 2: Sharing work and study experiences; study options and potential career paths
• Week 3: Confidence building; considering voluntary/work experience
• Week 4: Job applications; CVs/scheme applications
• Week 5: Interview technique and role play
• Week 6: Round up and review of goals/outcomes

Application Process

To apply, please complete the application form and email it to J-P MacNamara at john-paul.macnamara@citystgeorges.ac.uk by 10 October 2025. Applications will be assessed and the top 30 candidates will be selected for the programme.

There is a launch event in the law school lecture theatre at 6pm on 21 October 2025 followed by refreshments.

Contact

For any questions, please contact: john-paul.macnamara@citystgeorges.ac.uk

The United Kingdom Association for European Law (UKAEL) invites submissions for the Young Researchers Workshop which will be held at City St George’s, University of London, on 6 November 2025, from 1 PM to 7 PM.

The Workshop will offer an opportunity for UK-based early-career researchers (notably, MPhil and PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers) to discuss their work with leading EU law scholars and practitioners, and to network with other academics working in related fields.

Submissions should relate to any aspect of European Union law, including but not limited to the following:

• Constitutional and administrative law
• Fundamental rights law
• Single market law
• Private law and consumer protection
• Data protection, online platform regulation, and artificial intelligence
• Competition, state aid, trade, and foreign direct investment law
• Financial and banking law
• External relations law

What to expect?

The Workshop will begin with a short masterclass by Prof. Paul Craig (Emeritus Professor of English Law at St John’s College, Oxford) on best practices for crafting a doctoral thesis.

Following that, the authors of the selected papers will be invited to present their work. After each presentation, a panel of EU law experts will provide their feedback.

Finally, Prof. Panos Koutrakos (Jean Monnet Professor of EU Law at City St George’s, University of London) will deliver another short masterclass on best practices for publishing scholarly articles.

How to participate?

Abstracts (max. 500 words) should be submitted to Guglielmo Finotti (guglielmo.finotti@kcl.ac.uk) by 22 September 2025 alongside a short CV.

Please name your abstract as follows: UKAELWorkshop_Surname_Name_Abstract

Please note that submissions will only be considered subject to UKAEL membership. Submissions from non-members or those who fail to complete their membership application within the submission deadline will be rejected.

UKAEL offers Student Memberships at reduced rates of £15 for one year or £30 for three years. For further details, please contact Kerstin Wachholz (kerstin.wachholz@kcl.ac.uk).

Successful applicants will be notified by email by 29 September 2025. Complete papers (max. 7,000 words) should be submitted by 23 October 2025.

UKAEL can assist with reasonable travel expenses.

Placement criteria

• You must be a 2nd/3rd year university student.
• Commitment: This scheme requires investment of your time and energy. We expect mentees to fully commit to the process, actively participate, and make the most of the opportunity.
• Time Management: You'll need to balance the scheme alongside your other responsibilities. Effective time management is crucial to ensure you stay on track.
• Communication: Open and honest communication is key. We encourage mentees to engage in regular dialogue with their mentors, ask questions, and seek advice. A call with your mentor at least once per month is advised.
• Feedback and Constructive Criticism: Growth comes from learning, and learning often involves receiving feedback. Be prepared to take on constructive criticism, reflect on it, and use it to improve.

What the placement involves

• Mentorship: The Mentoring Scheme will provide you with access to a trainee solicitor, who will offer practical support, guidance and encouragement.
• Networking: Connect with professionals in the sector.
• Skill development: Build essential career skills.
• Programme date: November 2025 – May 2026

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The AIRE Centre has been striving to protect the most vulnerable people in our society using the power of European and EU law for more than 30 years. Both domestically and throughout the Council of Europe, the AIRE Centre’s work has never been more important. They are seeking to appoint a fundraising and communications assistant to help the team better connect with their Alumni network and supporters and are seeking a City Law School student for this. 

See link below for the full role description, the application form and equality & diversity monitoring form will be sent to email accounts of those eligible to apply. Closing date 24th October. 

Please note shortlisting for this role is being managed by CLS - please do not send your applications to the AIRE Centre but to Emily Allbon. 

This year, Gray’s Inn will award at least £1.5 million in scholarships.

The majority of the Inn’s scholarship funding is allocated to Bar Course Scholarships, which support candidates undertaking the vocational component of Bar training.

We also award a generous number of Residential Scholarships to Bar Course scholars. Residential Scholarships provide scholars with free accommodation within the Inn’s estate and are a fantastic opportunity to benefit from access to the Inn community and legal London during your studies.

You can also find further information online (external link).

The Grays Inn Internship Scholarships support Members of the Inn who are undertaking professional opportunities to improve their prospects of a career at the Bar of England & Wales.

Scholarships are available to support work experience, internships, conference attendance, competition entry, research opportunities and in some cases further study.

There are two separate application processes each year

• Michael Mustill, for opportunities in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution

• Internship, for opportunities in all other fields

You can also find further information online (external link).

Young Bar Mentoring has now opened sign-ups for our mentoring scheme for the 2025-26 application cycle. They are recruiting for both mentees and mentors, and our first deadline is fast approaching. Use the link below for more details on how to sign up!

You can also find further information online (external link).

Join our in-person Group Career Coaching sessions designed just for final-year undergraduates. These interactive sessions offer a supportive space to explore your career options, share experiences, and build confidence. 

???? Room E120, Student Support Hub 
???? Wednesdays, 3–4:30pm 

Each week has a different topic:  

• Finding a Graduate Job 
• Networking and Finding a Mentor 
• Interviews 
• Making Strong Applications 

???? Book your place now on CareerHub – attend one, some, or all sessions! 

You can also find further information online (external link).

Do we have any musicians or singers looking for a chance to practice and perform in London?

London Lawyers’ Music (‘LLM’) consists of the London Lawyers’ Symphony Orchestra and the London Lawyers’ Chorus. The groups puts on 5 concerts a year and has reached out to City Law School for new members.

There is a subscription cost involved but this is heavily discounted for students.

Intersted? Click the link to learn more.

You can also find further information online (external link).

We offer Residential Scholarships within the Inn’s estate for Bar Course scholars.

Residential Scholarships are a fantastic opportunity to benefit from access to the Inn community and legal London during your vocational studies.

To receive a scholarship, a candidate must pass a written and oral assessment. For each assessment, an application is considered against three, equally weighted criteria.

Candidates are strongly advised to read our guide to application assessment, selection for interview and scoring (PDF).

Life at the Inn

The scholar will be an active participant in the academic, pastoral and social aspects of Gray’s Inn.

Representation

The scholar will act as a role model to their peers and promote the Inn to prospective Members.

Accessibility

The scholar’s prospects of a career at the Bar would be significantly enhanced through increased access to the professional, academic and pastoral life of the Inn.

You can also find further information online (external link).

Our GDL Scholarships support candidates undertaking full-time, part-time and multi-year law conversion courses.

A law conversion course is any postgraduate course that qualifies a student to undertake the vocational component of Bar training upon completion.

All GDL scholars automatically qualify for an interview in any subsequent Bar Course Scholarship application and, if successful, receive an enhanced minimum financial award.

You can also find further information online (external link).

The Inn offers a number of scholarships and prizes to support Members undertaking pupillage.

Senior Scholarships

Our most prestigious scholarships. Four scholarships, each with a value of £5,000, are awarded to pupils of exceptional merit.

Ann Goddard Scholarships

Pupils intending to build a practice at the publicly funded Bar can apply for these means tested scholarships, with over £80,000, awarded each year.

The Ede & Ravenscroft Prize

A wig and gown is awarded to a pupil who has embodied the Inn’s purpose, vision and values as a student Member.

The James Hunt Prize

The pupil with the best advocacy performance at the final stage of the Pupil Advocacy Course is awarded the James Hunt Prize.