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Foundations supports students at the start of their Bar studies.

Students undertake several targeted sessions during Michaelmas, focussed on the skills, knowledge and experiences needed to secure pupillage. This is a fantastic opportunity to benefit from the insight of a practising barrister, to help you make the most of your time as a student and accelerate your career.

  • Eligibility

    Eligibility 

    To be eligible for the scheme you must:

    • Be a new GDL or Bar Course student.
    • Intend to practice at the Bar of England & Wales.
    • Have attended a UK non-selective state school or meet other social mobility indicators.
    • Have had no or limited previous access to legal work experience or opportunities.

  • Key Dates

    Key dates

    Applications open 26 September 2025 at 10am
    Application deadline 7 October 2025 at 12pm
    Sessions Session 1 – Week of 20th October

    Session 2 – Week of 27th October

    Session 3 – Week of 10th November

  • Application

    Application

    Status: Closed

 

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