Post-18 Opportunities

30 September 2022

Please look below for the latest batch of progression opportunities available to you all. Some of them are time-limited so check them closely!

A solicitor apprenticeship with Stephen Harwood offers you an exciting opportunity to work on deals with international clients while also studying and working towards a level 7 solicitor apprenticeship standard.

As well as a starting salary of £25,000 a year, you'll receive a flexible package of benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs.

Find out more and apply here. Applications open on 1 October and close on 28 February 2023.

The Stephen Harwood Future Talent scheme also offers mentoring opportunities and advice on making applications

Meet the Russell Group Webinars, 4-6 October Interested in going to a Russell Group University? Make sure you don't miss our upcoming Meet the Russell Group webinars. Speak directly with representatives and experts from all 24 Russell Group Universities including Cambridge, Oxford, King's College London, LSE, and Manchester to get answers to all of your questions about applications, student life, personal statements, and much more.
Click the links below to register:

Applications are open for ESU Gap year scholarship programme

The English-Speaking Union is offering Year 13 students the opportunity to apply for a full scholarship to an American High School during their gap year.

Successful applicants will spend two to three terms studying subjects that may benefit their University courses, engaging in extra-curricular activities and sports and immersing themselves in American culture at exclusive private high schools across the US.

Students will receive:

Scholarship (worth $45,000 to $65,000) to a private US high school
Full board and lodging plus access to all of the school’s facilities and activities
Means-tested grants of up to £4,500 are available to applicants

You can attend a live online session on Tuesday 4 October at 7.30pm, where previous participants will share their experiences and answer questions. Register for that here

Applications can be made here, and must be received by 23:59 (UK time) on Friday 18 November 2022.