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In an unrelated but still social justice front, does the Bar have any schemes to support students from underprivileged backgrounds?

I'm running a placement in the summer for a student on the Unite Foundation scheme (User Posted Link and for reasons unknown they want to be a commercial barrister.

Background means their A-Levels are ropey and at a plus 50 ranked uni. However a First in Yr 1 exams and on track for similar this year, so must be reasonably bright/hard working.

How does a late bloomer from a non-oxbridge/redbrick background get a look in for mini-pupillages etc? Are there any schemes that are geared towards giving people a leg up?

Posted By: CWC, Apr 29, 12:01:21