What you need to know
All you need to know about the application process and dates for our Access Law programme
Programme overview
Through a series of interactive panel discussions, you will learn more about what a career in law entails, the skills and knowledge needed to navigate law firm recruitment processes and tips for thriving at university and/or in the world of law.
| Session 1: An insight into commercial law and career pathways and job roles |
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Date/ Time: This virtual event will be comprised of two panel discussions:
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| Session 2: Recruitment top tips: Application forms & online assessments |
Date/ Time: An interactive panel discussion involving recruitment experts and legal professionals which will provide you with tops tips for making your application form stand out and preparing for online assessments. |
| Session 3:Recruitment top tips: Preparing for an interview or assessment centre |
Date/ Time: An interactive panel discussion involving recruitment experts and legal professionals which will provide you with tops tips for navigating interviews/assessment centres. |
| Session 4: What is commercial awareness and why is it important? |
Date/ Time: An interactive panel discussion which will demystify the term 'commercial awareness', provide you with an insight into why it's important and give you top tips on how to develop your own commercial awareness. |
| Session 5: Social mobility: Harnessing your strengths |
Date/ Time: An interactive panel discussion which will provide you with an insight into the panellists' own social mobility journeys and career backgrounds. You will also receive advice and guidance from our experts on overcoming challenges and harnessing your strengths in the legal profession.
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| Session 6: Preparing for university and the workplace |
Date/ Time: This virtual event will be comprised of two panel discussions:
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Eligibility requirements
You are eligible to apply for our Access Law programme if you:
- You are studying in your penultimate or final year of secondary school (Year 12/13 in England & Wales; S5/S6 Scotland; Year 13/14 Northern Ireland and 5th/6th Year Republic of Ireland).
- You are attending a state funded, non-fee paying school/college or are attending a fee paying school on a 100% bursary.
Additional criteria
You must also meet one or more of the following:
- You have been, or are currently, in local authority care.
- You are currently in receipt of, or have previously received, free school meals, Pupil Premium, Education Maintenance Allowance and/or 16 to 19 Bursary.
- You are, or have been, a full-time or part-time carer.
- You came to the UK as a refugee or asylum seeker.
- You are attending a state school or college with: a) below average A-Level or Higher point score and/or b) low rate of progression to higher education (PRIME Work Experience School Eligibility Criteria)
- You grew up in a household where no parent or guardian attended university.
Important information
- If you are (or have been) looked after, accommodated or in care, you only need to meet the school year requirement listed in the Eligibility Requirements section.
- There is room on the application form to explain any extenuating circumstances.
- These criteria are not exhaustive and may be amended over time.
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When to apply
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| Applications open | 14th August 2023 |
| Applications close | 26th September 2023 at midday |
| Place confirmed on programme | By 3rd October 2023 |
| APPLICATION PROCESS | |
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| Online application form: This short application form will include a question asking you about your interest in a career in commercial law, Ashurst and this programme. Top tips: Make sure you allow plenty of time to complete the application form – this should include time at the end to carefully proof read your application before submitting. We suggest that you draft your application in Microsoft Word to make use of the spelling and grammar checker. Spend time researching Ashurst and the type of law we specialise in – remember to mention why this type of law interests you. Use the word limit as guidance for how much you should write and remember to back up your statements with relevant research and examples. Try to avoid long sentences where these are not needed - short sentences are easier to read and will help you to get your point across more clearly. Finally, don't be tempted to copy and paste from our website – we want to read your own words and not ours! |
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