The Roger Leyland Memorial Excel Scholarship is an exclusive scholarship, developed by Rare and Herbert Smith Freehills, to provide exceptional black and minority ethnic students with a high level of financial support and unique access to work experience opportunities. The scholarship is open to first year black and minority ethnic (BAME) students interested in a career in commercial law. You must be a Rare candidate in order to apply.
One scholar each year will receive:
An award of £9000, over three years of study
A guaranteed place on Herbert Smith Freehills’ first year workshop
An assigned mentor, Partner contact and trainee buddy from the firm
A guaranteed spot on the summer vacation scheme (conditional on reaching the required benchmark in first year exams)
Runners up may also be considered for a place on the summer vacation scheme
Scholars will:
Attend Herbert Smith Freehills’ campus events
Attend multicultural network events
Read the biographies of former and current Roger Leyland Memorial Excel Scholars
Who can apply:
Applications are welcomed from BAME students interested in commercial law. Applicants should be in their first year of a three-year course or second year of a four-year course.
You must be a Rare candidate to apply for this opportunity.
Applications can be made through Herbert Smith Freehills' website from 1 October 2023. The deadline for applications is 31 January 2024 at midnight.
Apply now