Dentons Social Mobility Programme
Create a free account to applySpend a week at a London law firm exploring commercial law through interactive workshops, practical skills sessions and networking with lawyers, solicitor apprentices and trainees. Hear from clients about how law supports businesses, charities and other organisations. Develop communication, teamwork, initiative and problem-solving skills.
Dentons Social Mobility Programme is a week-long in-person programme for students from less advantaged backgrounds who want to explore a career in commercial law. It is designed to give participants practical insight into what commercial lawyers do, how a large law firm operates and the different routes into the profession, while helping them build confidence in a professional environment.
Across the week, students take part in interactive workshops, practical skills sessions and networking opportunities with lawyers, solicitor apprentices and trainees at different stages of their careers. They also hear from Dentons clients, giving them a clearer picture of how commercial law supports businesses, charities and other organisations.
The programme focuses on helping participants develop communication, teamwork, initiative and problem-solving skills, alongside a broader understanding of the legal sector.
The programme takes place in person at Dentons’ London office. Confirmed participants may receive up to £50 towards travel costs, although accommodation is not provided.
30 March 2027
Applications are open from 2 November 2026 until 30 March 2027.
26 July 2027 – 30 July 2027
July programme
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- Must attend, and have always attended, a UK state-funded, non fee-paying school or college.
- Must be in Year 12 or Year 13 at the time of applying.
- Must not have secured a Solicitor Apprenticeship before the start of the Social Mobility Week.
- Must have an interest in a career in commercial law.
- Priority is given to students who have achieved at least five GCSEs at grades 9-6 (or A-B), including English and Maths.
- Priority is given to students who would be the first generation in their family to attend university.
- Priority is given to students who have been in receipt of Free School Meals whilst at secondary school.
- Priority is given to students who have been looked after or in care.
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