The University of Bristol Law School has a strong alumni network with many established in top law firms and chambers. We offer mentoring through our Professional Mentoring Scheme, focusing on students pursuing corporate or commercial law. Open to second-year LLB and MA Law students, the scheme provides mentoring from alumni or solicitors/barristers, offering insights into legal practice and employability support.

Background

Launched in 2014-2015, the scheme now includes placements at various legal organisations like Ashurst, Burges Salmon, CMS, Herbert Smith Freehills, Linklaters, Norton Rose Fulbright, and local chambers. Each firm or chambers tailors its mentoring to their legal expertise, with some offering work experience, court days, and career support.

The scheme is open to LLB and MA second-year students, with applications opening in June to July and mentoring commencing from November to April.

Mentoring provision in the Law School 

Explore our mentoring schemes, including the Professional Mentoring Scheme, Burges Salmon Diversity Mentoring Scheme, Law in Society Mentoring Scheme, and Corporate and Commercial (International) Mentoring Scheme on our Law School mentoring page.