Scholarships 2027

Launched in 2021, the Stephenson Harwood Scholarship Award supports students from lower socio-economic backgrounds in accessing a UK university education and pursuing a career in law. In recognition that there are both practical barriers (such as the cost of university education) as well as those which are harder to identify (like not knowing anyone who can share their experiences of working in law), our programme has been designed to address both elements.

Scheme date:

September 2027

The scholarships will provide up to five students with £15,000 per year of a three year undergraduate law degree, to cover the costs of university fees and contribute to living expenses.

Alongside financial support, scholars benefit from a programme of development opportunities, including bespoke Scholar Skills Days, annual Scholars' lunches, and one-to-one mentoring from colleagues at our firm. Scholars also have the opportunity to attend a Training Contract Open Day and are guaranteed a place on a Vacation Scheme, where they will be assessed for a Training Contract with the firm.

Adjustments can indicated in the application form. We can make adjustments at each stage of the application process. Please contact the Future Talent team at [email protected] to discuss adjustments.

Who can apply?

- First year onwards

- Law only

- No minimum degree requirement

- Candidates must be applying for/due to commence a law degree from September 2027

- One application per recruitment cycle

To be considered, you must:

- Not have already commenced or completed an undergraduate degree;

- Be able to demonstrate that you have the academic potential to succeed at university

- Be attending, and have attended from aged 11, a UK state-funded, non-fee-paying school/college

and

You must also meet some of the following criteria:

- Be in receipt of, or have previously received or have been eligible for, free school meals, pupil premium, education maintenance allowance and/or 16 to 19 bursary

Have grown up in a household where no parent or guardian attended university

You are, or have been, in local authority care

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 below average A-Level grades

Have parents or guardians in occupations that indicate a lower socio-economic background.