Now to Next Scholarship - Online

The Dentons Now to Next Scholarship is a national student scholarship scheme designed for students of Black, African or Caribbean heritage (including applicants of mixed-race with Black African or Black Caribbean heritage), who attended state school, and are starting on a degree in law in September 2025.

The scholarship aims to support students financially and provide opportunities to develop their interest in a career in law. Our 2025 Now to Next scholars will receive a scholarship of £2,500 per annum during their undergraduate law degree in the UK or Ireland.

Alongside financial support, scholars will be invited to Dentons events, gain access to mentoring, and meet regularly with our Early Careers team and trainees. They will develop their understanding of commercial law through various opportunities to connect with legal professionals and participate in insight events.

Why should I apply?

Our scholars share how the scholarship has benefited them throughout university and as they begin their careers in commercial law.

“While these last three years have been some of the most challenging, having your support and the mentors I met through the programme has been invaluable.” – Graduated Dentons Now to Next Scholar

What we are looking for

• Students of Black, African or Caribbean heritage (including applicants of mixed-race with Black African or Black Caribbean heritage).
• Attended, or have attended from age 11, a state-funded non-fee paying school/college in the UK or Ireland, or an independent/fee-paying school through a bursary scheme in the UK or Ireland.
• Intend to complete a full-time undergraduate law degree in the UK or Ireland starting in September 2025, and have not yet commenced one.
• Hold a strong academic record.

Additional job details

Location: UK wide

Contract, dates, and working times: Fixed term

How to apply

Applications involve three stages: Online application form > Telephone Interview > Final Interview.

We value your personality and drive, looking for collaboration, motivation, and problem-solving skills. More information, guidance, and tips are available on our Challengers website.

Click Apply to start your application. The opportunity is available on Prospects until 2 June 2025.

Remember to mention Prospects when contacting employers.

We are Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, with over 12,500 employees across 80+ countries. We are committed to innovation, inclusion, and giving back.

We embrace change and seek trainees and apprentices eager to challenge norms, innovate, and shape the future of law.

Your career with Dentons can be extraordinary. It’s a place for those driven to challenge, question, and break tradition.

Main areas of work

Trainees and apprentices can choose from areas like Banking and Finance, Competition, Corporate, Dispute Resolution, Projects, PRM, Real Estate, Tax, and TMT.

We also focus on creating an inclusive environment, giving back, and fostering innovation.

Who Should Apply?

We value diversity and look for candidates with strong academic performance, considering each application holistically and including mitigating circumstances if relevant. Our Rare Contextual Recruitment System provides additional context for each application.

Trainee Solicitor Programme

Our programme aims to prepare you for the evolving legal landscape, incorporating modules on legal project management, innovation, and resilience to develop future-ready lawyers.

Applications for the UK Trainee Solicitor Programme (London, Milton Keynes, Central Belt) open on 16 December 2024 and close on 2 June 2025. The Middle East programme opens on 16 December 2024 and closes on 6 July 2025.

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