Applications are now open for The Freshfields Stephen Lawrence Scholarship Scheme
Connecting exceptional talent with great opportunity.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Doreen Lawrence, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon, OBE are working together to broaden access to careers in large commercial law firms and other careers in the City of London
Applications are now open to the Stephen Lawrence Scholarship Scheme offered by Freshfield Briuckas Deringer.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Doreen Lawrence, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon, OBE are working together to broaden access to careers in large commercial law firms and other careers in the City of London. The Freshfields Stephen Lawrence Scholarship Scheme is designed to address the disproportionate under-representation in large commercial law firms and other City institutions of black men from less socially mobile backgrounds. The scheme is aimed at eligible first year law students at participating universities nationwide, and some other students at a small group of those universities.
Applications will be welcomed from exceptionally talented students who are open to the idea of pursuing a career in the legal profession or a City career and meet the eligilibity requirements.
Freshfield Briuckas Deringer will run an insight day on the 23rd of Febuary for anyone who meets the eligibility ad would like to find out more about the scheme prior to applying.
Important dates
Friday 18th February 2022 - Deadline to confirm interest in attending insight meeting
Wednesday 23rd February 2022- Date of insight meeting
Monday 21 March 2022 - Complete and submit online application and two-minute video
Wednesday 30 March - Applicants will be contacted regarding the assessment centre