DiscoverMy FeedThoughtsContactsProfile
Sutton Trust logo

Pathways to Law (Sutton Trust)

Sutton Trust

Apply Now
Other
In-person, Remote, Hybrid, On-campus•FREE
52d•Y12, 13•Ages 16–18
Be first to pin

Want a head start in law? Join Sutton Trust's free two-year Pathways to Law to build application skills, gain university taster sessions, one-to-one mentoring and access to apprenticeships, travel covered, real industry insight to boost your uni or career prospects

Pathways to Law is a free two-year outreach programme run by the Sutton Trust designed to support students heading into Sixth Form/College who are interested in careers in law. The programme provides structured support to access higher education and apprenticeships, including personalised application support, undergraduate mentoring, university taster sessions and curated online resources via Sutton Trust Online.

The programme is free to attend and travel is covered.

Participants take part in monthly employability workshops, insight events with employers, networking with university admissions staff and legal professionals, and an exclusive 3-5 day work experience placement with partner organisations (in-person, hybrid or virtual). The programme also offers an optional residential national conference at the University of Warwick which includes overnight accommodation, lectures, panel sessions and practical workshops such as debating and plea-mitigation sessions at the Inner Temple.

Applicants are asked to enter their postcode to find their nearest programme and should consider commuting distance when selecting a university. The Sutton Trust provides information on bursaries, scholarships and financial aid alongside application support.

Applications are open for the 2025/2026 cycle via the Sutton Trust Pathways application site.

LawLaw, Politics & International Affairs
Duration: Runs over two academic years

Location

In-person, Remote, Hybrid, On-campus
United Kingdom
Partner employers (e.g. NatWest legal department, Wilberforce Chambers), Inner Temple (insight sessions), University of Warwick (residential conference) and participating university partners
  • Intended for students starting Sixth Form/College (Year 12) and finishing before Year 13 exams (programme runs over two academic years).
  • Applicants must enter their postcode and select a nearby programme location; applicants will not be accepted to a programme at a university that is not within a reasonable commuting distance.
  • Places include access to a 3-5 day work experience placement (in-person, hybrid or virtual) with partner employers.
Free to Participate

The programme is completely free to participants, including travel costs.

Comments

Loading comments...

Join the discussion

Sign up to comment and connect with others