The Programme is a bespoke offering to Black university students from underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in a career in law and studying at one of the Programme’s four sponsor universities: University of Manchester (Headline Sponsor), Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Salford and University of Bristol.
Applications to the Programme close on Monday 19 September 2022. Applicants to the Programme are required to meet an eligibility criteria and applications will be considered on merit, in collaboration with the Programme sponsors.
Previous Grassroots intern and law student, Rayaan Alamin said:
“I improved my interview technique which allowed me to refine the skills that got me onto the Freshfields Stephen Lawrence scholarship, my negotiation performance which aided me in winning a competition in my law society. It gave me a better understanding on how to apply myself in order to have a successful career in the city.”
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to BSN student members - register as a free student member on the BSN website. The key aspects of the eligibility criteria, detailed in full in the application form, include being from a Black background (i.e. Black African, black African Caribbean, mixed-race black African or mixed-race black African Caribbean backgrounds); from “underrepresented” or “less advantaged” backgrounds; and interested in a legal career and able to show a proven academic commitment.
Deadline
Submit your application via the BSN website Monday 19 September 2022.
Programme Timeline
The Grassroots Programme will commence in October 2022, delivering six workshops in collaboration with experts and partners to the cohort over the course of the academic year, concluding in June 2023. The themes for and timeline of the workshops are:
Careers
- CVs and application forms, including a session on aptitude testing
- Interviews, including a commercial awareness session
- Networking and Reputation Management
Skills
Interactive skills development workshops designed with input from leading academic / talent consultants include
- Negotiation
- Legal drafting
- Advocacy
This is a unique opportunity to receive training, guidance and developmental opportunities to enhance your career prospects. The workshops are an opportunity to meet with like-minded students, experienced lawyers and experts, expand networks and gain insight into firms and legal careers.