Having my own mentor through the SMF programme was really excellent as I was able to ask the questions I wanted regarding law as a profession. The system was very flexible and I regularly kept in touch with my mentor (at least once a week). Reading the posts on her busy job was actually very [...]

E mentoring was recommended to me by another member of my chambers after he had found it a rewarding experience. I have found my own experience incredibly interesting and fulfilling. It feels great to be able to give something back to those who may be the future of the profession and to be [...]

Sarah has been amazing. She has helped me so much, put all my worries to rest and just given me a helping hand when I have needed it. I didn’t think where I was now could ever happen, and Sarah has really helped me to get to this stage, studying law at university. I feel [...]

I have found it really fulfilling providing advice and guidance to someone interested in the sector in which I work. I hope I have helped shape a very successful future for my Mentee and believe she will go on to achieve many great things.
Joanne Baker, Consultant, PKF (UK) LLP

Acting as a Mentor reminded me of how I felt as a 17 year-old A-level student myself, trying to make potentially life-changing decisions about a career that neither I, nor those available to me, knew much about. If I had had access to a Mentor at the time, I have no doubt that I would [...]

Applications are open for the 2010 Aspiring Professionals Programme. Click ‘Apply’ on the menu to the left to access the application form from 23rd October. The deadline for complete forms with teacher references is 30th November.

Being a mentor is a really worthwhile experience. It has given me the opportunity to give practical guidance and help to a young aspiring barrister – the type of help that many young people find it difficult to come by in other ways. I would certainly be pleased to repeat the experience.
Kathryn Perera, Barrister, 11KBW

It has been great to take part in the mentoring programme. Not only has it made me think about my work in a different way, it’s been great to be able to give something back in the form of (hopefully good) advice - I only wish these scheme had been available when I was at [...]

I took part in the e-mentoring programme and my mentor was brilliant! She helped me with my personal statement, which universities to apply to and what her personal experience of going to university of like. Any questions I had about legal careers were instantly answered and it was always exciting to let my mentor know [...]

During his placement at Foster + Partners, Daniel worked closely with a team of architects in Group 4 on an international design competition. Here, he was able to use his talent and interest in software and web design to create a professional research report, analysing aspects of the site’s context. He proved himself to be extremely able and a real asset to the team.

The work he did…