Collas Crill invites bursary applicants

Monday 21 January 2019

Aspiring lawyers are being invited to apply for a bursary scheme providing them with financial support and work experience.

Now in its eighth year, Collas Crill's scheme is open to local graduates with a law degree, and those keen to train professionally after university, as well as post-graduates already studying a law-related degree or course.

Mary Hurrell, senior HR manager at Collas Crill, explained: “We understand that young people embarking on a career in law can find it a daunting prospect, so we’re proud that this scheme continues to offer the support that they need to pursue their vocation.  

"In addition to offering financial backing, our work experience and mentoring programmes ensure that our bursary students have the guidance they need to truly fulfil their potential."

Pictured: Emma Taylor, a former Collas Crill bursary student.

Current associate and former bursary student Emma Taylor said the scheme was helpful for her during her time at university.

“It obviously has the financial perk, but what I found most beneficial was being able to spend my vacations gaining invaluable work experience in different departments in the firm. I actually got to work on real matters and draft documents for those matters. 

“You feel as if you are an integral member of the team, despite only being there for a couple of weeks. Whilst on work experience, you also get to attend the in-house training sessions, which the firm run on an almost weekly basis and are provided with a nominated mentor within the firm to provide general support whilst you are at university."