Clifford Chance ACCESS programme
Create a free account to applyA two-year programme pairs you with a one-to-one mentor and tutoring in a subject of your choice as you explore legal careers. Take part in virtual work experience, university preparation and coaching on applications, interviews and UCAS, and meet lawyers and trainees.
Clifford Chance ACCESS is a two-year development programme for Year 12 or equivalent students who meet the eligibility criteria. It is designed to give participants sustained support as they explore law, build confidence and develop the skills needed for the transition from school to university and beyond.
The programme combines several elements, including an in-person launch event, a virtual work experience placement, one-to-one mentoring, tutoring in a subject of the student’s choice, a community-focused action strand, university preparation, networking opportunities and coaching from Clifford Chance staff and recruiters. Across the programme, students learn more about legal careers, meet lawyers and trainees, and receive practical guidance on applications, interviews, UCAS and professional skills.
Some parts of the programme are paid, while others are unpaid. It is also designed to be accessible, with online options for some activities and support intended to help students make the most of the opportunity over the full two years.
7 September 2026
22 February 2027
Assessment centre: 30 March 2027 to 2 April 2027.
22 July 2027
ACCESS Launch
2 August 2027
ACCESS Development (w/c 2 August 2027)
Location
- You are in Year 12 (England and Wales), S5 (Scotland) or Lower Sixth (Northern Ireland).
- You must meet two or more of the following criteria.
- You are attending, and have attended from age 11, a state-funded, non fee-paying school or college.
- You grew up in a household where no parent or guardian attended university.
- You are currently in receipt of, or have previously received, free school meals, Pupil Premium, Education Maintenance Allowance and/or a 16 to 19 Bursary.
- You are attending a school or college with a below average A-level or Higher point score and/or a low rate of progression to higher education.
- You have been, or are currently, in local authority care for a period of three months or longer.
- You are, or have been, a full-time or part-time carer.
- You came to the UK as a refugee or asylum seeker.
- At age 14, the occupation of the main household earner is considered to be in the lower socioeconomic group.
- Applicants who meet the local authority care criterion do not need to meet any other criterion.
The programme consists of paid and unpaid elements. ACCESS Development is paid at £400 per week, and ACCESS Experience is paid at £500 per week.
Free to participate.
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