Year 12 Herbert Smith Freehills Network Scholarship Scheme

18 Mar Year 12 Herbert Smith Freehills Network Scholarship Scheme

Year 12 had the opportunity to secure one of only seven places the school were offered by Herbert Smith Freehills to be part of their Networked Scholarship Scheme. The school has been part of this opportunity for over 10 years, over 60 students have benefitted from the experience and eight students gained a 5-year scholarship to help with university fees, networking and movement into working life.

Year 12 completed their initial application in November and the successful seven were then informed.

On Wednesday 16^th March they got to start their experience and process of applying for the final scholarship. We travelled up to HSF main offices at Liverpool Street. The students met in a conference room with students from the other four invited schools. During the morning they found out about HSF, what type of law they practise and also the large range of non-law-based jobs they have in the company.

After this the students had the chance to “speed-date” a number of the employees from a range of departments. This was particularly interesting for the students to get some greater information about what it is like to work in a law environment and in our great city.

After a networking lunch, which was delicious, the students took part in a mock tribunal – either defending the rights of the employee who was claiming to have been unfairly dismissed, or defending the company. It took analysis to create the case from the case study and then great communication skills to present. Add in the ability to sway the judge with key facts and persuasive argument.

We were also delighted to see Reece at the event, being a current HSF Scholar having won his place during last year’s event. A great motivator for this year’s cohort.

After the hearing the students settled down to hear about what they needed to do to complete their application and prepare for their interview in a couple of months’ time.

Our students Doris, Toni, Euan, Megan, Jenny, Bisma and Maisey were a real credit to the school, held their own in discussions and stand an excellent chance of being awarded a scholarship place.

Watch this space for a student point of view next week.

Miss Campbell

Deputy Director of Sixth Form

Very Proud Head of Year 12!