Mentoring Schemes
Be inspired and guided by professionals
Applications for the 2024/25 Social Science and Law schemes will open in September 2024.
Key facts
- Blended approach - face to face where feasible, or online
- Minimum of 2 meetings, average time commitment 3-4 hours
- International and UK based mentors available
- Admittance onto the scheme is competitive. Your application will be assessed for suitability.
Undergraduate Mentoring Schemes (Social Sciences)
The following schemes are offered to undergraduate students within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law. Students can apply to the scheme that relates to their home school.
2nd year applications will be prioritised, but 1st and 3rd/final year applications are welcome. Postgraduate applications are not accepted.
- School of Economics mentoring scheme
- Business School mentoring scheme
- School of Education mentoring scheme
- School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies (SPAIS) mentoring scheme
- School for Policy Studies (SPS) mentoring scheme
Law mentoring schemes (Undergraduate and Postgraduate)
The following schemes are offered to undergraduate and postgraduate Law students.
- Law in Society mentoring scheme
Law in Society aims to connect students with mentors who work in non-corporate, non-commercial Law roles for the benefit of society. This includes (but is not restricted to) humanitarian causes, family law, advocacy, and environmental law.
- Corporate & Commercial Law (international mentors) mentoring scheme
Corporate & Commercial (international) aims to connect students with mentors who work within corporate and/or commercial settings outside of the UK.
How mentoring can benefit you
Our mentors have studied your degree and are using it in their job. This means they have been where you are now and can offer invaluable support and advice.
Mentors can offer new perspectives on possible career options and help you to consider your studies in the context of the wider world.
We recruit mentors from across the globe so whether you are a home or international student you will have the opportunity to gain specialist UK or international job market insight.
In addition to my mentor’s guidance, the design of the scheme has also helped me improve on several transferrable skills such as teamwork, leadership and research. Most importantly, however, I have learned to appreciate the individuality of everyone’s career path and the importance of self-reflection in a successful career.
I would strongly encourage future international students to apply to have a mentor as they provide you with guidance and advice. A mentor offers valuable guidance and support based on their own experiences. They can help you navigate challenges and obstacles by sharing their insights and knowledge, enabling you to make more informed decisions. As a university student, I wasn’t too sure what I wanted to do after university and being under this mentorship programme provided me with some direction and, more importantly, perspective.