Following the successful launch of City Solicitors Horizons("CS Horizons") in 2015/2016, we are pleased to inform you that applications are now open for 2016/2017. The CS Horizonsprogramme is a pioneering social mobility initiativefor the legal industry to significantly improve access to the legal profession for those from disadvantaged backgrounds. It provides training, mentoring and guarantees work experience for 50 eligible undergraduate students at one of the leading sponsor firms.
For more information about the programme and the eligibility requirements please see the information below and also our website here.
The deadline for application has been extended to 29 January 2017. If you have any queries please email: csh@seo-london.org.
If you know anyone or have any family members or friends that you think would benefit from this opportunity, please feel free to forward them this email.
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CITY SOLICITORS HORIZONS PROGRAMME
The City Solicitors Horizons ("CS Horizons") programme, a social mobility initiative to improve access to the legal profession for undergraduates from disadvantaged backgrounds, is now open for the 2016/2017 academic year. The initiative is run and delivered by SEO London, an alumni driven charity, on behalf of the City of London Solicitors’ Company, City Solicitors’ Educational Trust ("CSET") and The Legal Education Foundation ("TLEF"), with the support of the City of London Law Society ("CLLS") and leading law firms.
CS Horizons recruits 50 students each year to participate in a programme that will support them over a three year period, from their first year at university to graduation.
CS Horizons works with the students who join the programme in the following ways:
1 Training sessions
We offer training which is designed to significantly improve students’ skills and equip them for their chosen law career. We also provide support for students who are preparing for vacation schemes.
3Guaranteed work experience placements
We provide excellent work experience placements at one of our sponsors firms. A week long placement is offered each year that the students are involved in the scheme.
2Personal mentoring
Students will be provided with a mentor who is a lawyer at one of our leading sponsor firms. The mentors will offer regular support though either face-to-face meetings or over email.
SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates must have at least ABB/320 UCAS points excluding General Studies at A-Level (or equivalent)*. Candidates must be in either:
1. their first year of a law or non-law degree at university; or
2.be in the penultimate year of a non-law degree at university with the intention of completing the Graduate Diploma in Law; or
3. be in the second year of a four year non-law degree at university.
*If you have not achieved the specified grade due to mitigating circumstances you may still apply if you provide an explanation.
ELIGIBILITY
If you would like to apply to join the 2016/2017 class please check whether you are eligible to apply by visiting our website here.
If you are not eligible on the basis of the social mobility criteria, you may be eligible to apply for the SEO London Corporate Law Programme. Click here for more information.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications close on 29 January 2017, If you would like to apply to join the 2016/2017 class please apply by visiting our website here.
SPONSOR FIRMS
The following law firms have signed up to the scheme to provide mentoring, work experience and support with training sessions:
