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The Covington Legal Horizons programme offers a unique opportunity to gain first hand exposure to some of Covingtons core practices within their London office. This exclusive opportunity is designed to equip you with the skills, insights, and connections needed to thrive as a commercial lawyer.

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

Application for Bridging the Bar's 27/28 Academy will open on Friday 2nd of October 2026, so make a note in your calendars to get started ASAP. 

The Academy offers a hige range of opportunites such as paid internships, mini pupilages, specialised advocacy training and more. 

The application consists of 3 questions, which will be assessed by BTB on the 6 criteria listed in the application form. 

Good luck!

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

Applications are now open for the Landmark Chambers Judicial Review Moot Competition 2026-27.

This competition is open to students undertaking an LLB, LLM, GDL or BPC.

The competition offers a fantastic opportunity to strengthen your advocacy skills, gain experience of judicial review arguments, and learn more about one of Landmark Chambers' key practice areas.

Key dates:

• First Round (in person at Landmark Chambers, London): 21 November 2026
• Second Round (virtual): 15 December 2026
• Third Round (virtual): 21 January 2027
• Grand Final (Royal Courts of Justice): 25 February 2027

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

Join Covington's virtual programme designed to widen access to legal skills for all students, while offering a unique insight into a career with the company. Each interactive one-hour session will immerse you in the work of Covington's London office and give you the chance to develop your legal knowledge and skills.

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

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.

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

The DWF Mentoring Scheme will provide you with access to a trainee solicitor, who will offer practical support, guidance and encouragement.

DWF will be offering a mentoring scheme to both Undergraduate (2nd and 3rd year) and Postgraduate Law students. Whilst the scheme is open to all the above, preference will be given to those who are yet to secure a Training Contract as the scheme will focus heavily on applying to Vacation Scheme and Training Contracts.

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We’re excited to announce the HSF Kramer London IRIS Network LGBTQ+ Essay Competition 2026 - an opportunity for students and early legal professionals across the UK to explore some of the most pressing legal issues affecting LGBTQ+ communities today.

Open to UK-based university students and paralegals, this competition invites you to challenge ideas, develop your voice and showcase your analytical thinking.

The winner will receive a £350 Blackwell’s gift card plus an exclusive place on one of HSF Kramer's open days - a unique opportunity to gain insights into the firm, connect with professionals and explore a future career with the firm.

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

This mentoring programme is designed to help talented, socially mobile students setp into the legal world with confidence, clarity, and connections.

Whether you are the first in your family to attend university, have overcome significant challenges, or simply do not see many people like you in the profession, this programme is here to help you thrive.

The programme is not just about advice, it is about building a relationship with someone who is invested in your growth and in helping build your skills, confidence and experience.

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

Future City Lawyers is proud to work with city law firm, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, to invite Non Russell Group, Irish undergraduates and PDGL* Law students (from a non-Russell Group first degree) and graduates to an in-person Insight Day at the firm's London office.

Places are limited and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis! Make sure you read the application process and get started straight away.

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

Are you one of our LLM students? Please see below for an exciting opportunity shared with us by Latham and Watkins

Location: Latham & Watkins London Office

Event Date: November 05, 2026 2:00pm (GMT+00:00) London - November 07, 2026 2:30pm (GMT+00:00) London

We’re delighted to invite you – an LL.M. student currently studying in the UK – to apply for Experience Latham, an exclusive weekend program at The Grove Hotel. This immersive event will bring together lawyers and recruiting professionals from our Germany and Brussels offices, offering a unique opportunity to explore how our unified global platform enables truly cross-border legal work.

Throughout the weekend, you’ll take part in thoughtfully designed learning sessions, with ample opportunities for networking and social connection. You’ll gain meaningful insight into what it’s like to build a career at Latham – where you’ll have access to a limitless network of expertise, and the opportunity to work on challenging, cutting-edge matters.

Set within 300 acres of Hertfordshire countryside just 18 miles from central London, The Grove is a restored 18th- century estate that blends historic character with modern comfort. Its serene setting and beautiful grounds create the perfect backdrop for a memorable weekend. We look forward to welcoming you for a weekend of learning, connection, and exploration.

For those selected to participate, Latham & Watkins will cover travel expenses, accommodations, and all scheduled activities. A detailed agenda and additional information will be provided upon confirmation.

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

Middle Temple offers multiple scholarship opportunities, including, but not limited to:

• The Queen's Scholarship is the most prestigious award for the single best candidate who shows the most exceptional promise.
• The Queen Mother Scholarship is considered next in line. It is awarded only to the most all-round impressive candidates.
• Merit-based scholarships for the most promising candidates regardless of background or need.
• Diana, Princess of Wales Scholarship, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Scholarships
  Three awards in total are available for candidates who are particularly deserving of financial assistance, whether because of serious disadvantage or for any other obstacle that they may face or have faced in qualifying as a barrister. Emphasis will be placed on character and ability to overcome adversity, in addition to other interview criteria.

Please do take the time to read through the application process. You can't be awarded anything if you don't apply!

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

To be eligible to apply for a Bar Course scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

• The next round of applications is for anybody intending to start the Bar Course between September 2027 and July 2028.
• Applicants can only apply to one Inn of Court for a scholarship.
• Scholarships are only awarded to those who intend to practise at the Bar of England and Wales.
• Part-time students may apply for a scholarship in either year of their course. If a part-time student applies in their first year and is offered a scholarship, that scholarship will cover the full course. They will not be eligible to apply for a further scholarship in their second year.
• The Inn recognises that the ICCA Bar Course can be completed through different pathways, depending on the scheduling of Part One and Part Two of the course. Students can apply for a scholarship for either Part One & Two of the course or just Part Two.
• If you have previously received a scholarship from the Inn, excluding a GDL scholarship, you are not eligible to apply for another scholarship

Make sure you get your application in as soon as you can!

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

Calling all future BVS students! There is another scholarship opportunity for you here from the Inner Temple:

To be eligible, you must:

• have the intention to practice at the Bar of England and Wales once qualified
• be eligible to start the Bar Course in the academic year following application
• must not have started the Bar Course, and will not have started, at the point of interview (March 2027)
• only apply for a scholarship from one of the four Inns of Court. Please note that names of applicants are shared between Inns to ensure that students have not applied to more than one Inn.
• Not have secured a Bar Course scholarship from Inner Temple or another Inn of Court

If your course start date changes between submitting your application, and the interview, you must inform us, as this could affect your eligibility.

For example, if you plan to start the Bar Course in autumn 2026 or January 2027, you cannot apply in our upcoming Bar Course scholarship round.

Please note that Transferring Qualified Lawyers intending to sit the Bar Transfer Test are not eligible for a Bar Course scholarship.

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Not all legal careers are the same – and neither are you. Answer 14 quick questions and Babri will match you to your best-fit practice areas and ideal working environment.

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