Manchester Law School works in partnership with local law firms and associations, to help students on LLB second and third year and postgraduate courses (L5, L6 & L7) connect with law professionals.

Having a mentor will give you a valuable insight into the legal world, and provide a ‘head start’ in pursuing a career within the sector.

Here’s what you need to know …

  • Applications for schemes are now open
  • If successful, you will be matched with a mentor
  • Mentoring meetings usually take place a minimum of once a month, via MS Teams or phone calls or in person, over a six months
  • Guidance will be provided to help you make the most of your meetings and you will develop your employability skills

Read on for more information about the DWF and Manchester Young Solicitors programmes

DWF Mentoring Scheme 2023/24

Book on the virtual information session

Wed 27 Sep 2023, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services, operating across eight core sectors in 30 global locations with over 4,000 people. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities.

The legal market has changed profoundly in the last decade and the speed of change continues to increase. We listen to our clients and there is a growing desire for legal and business services to be delivered in an easier and more efficient way. So, we’ve built our business and designed a range of services on this principle. Our vision is to deliver integrated legal and business services on a global scale through our three offerings – Legal Services, Legal Operations and Business Services. Our ability to seamlessly combine any number of these services to deliver bespoke solutions for clients is our key differentiator. Our Integrated Legal Management approach delivers greater efficiency, price certainty and transparency for clients without compromising on quality or service.

The Mentoring Scheme will provide you with access to a trainee solicitor, who will offer practical support, guidance and encouragement. There will also be in person and virtual events providing great opportunities to network and find out more about DWF.

We will be offering a mentoring scheme to both Undergraduate (LLB 2nd and 3rd year) and Postgraduate Law students. Whilst the scheme is open to all the above, preference will be given to those who are yet to secure a Training Contract as the scheme will focus heavily on applying to Vacation Scheme and Training Contracts.

Manchester Young Solicitors Mentoring Scheme 2023/24

Book onto this virtual information session

Fri 29 Sep 2023, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Sam Bumby is a qualified solicitor with over five years’ worth of experience of working in top international law firms. He currently works in the Litigation and Dispute Management team at Eversheds Sutherland in Manchester, specialising in complex commercial litigation and reputation management issues. He is also the Professional Development Director on the Manchester Young Solicitors Group (MYSG) committee. He will be talking about the MYSG/MMU mentoring scheme, the benefits which mentoring has had on his career and answering any questions which you may have about the scheme and how to apply.

This session is only open to students who are studying Law. If you are unable to attend this session, but would still like to have a mentor, then please email mentoring@mmu.ac.uk