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The School of Law and Criminology and the Maynooth Access Programme are delighted to announce that the Pathways to the Legal Profession Summer Internship Programme 2024 is now open for applications! This summer internship programme is supported by Matheson Law Firm, and the Association of Criminal Justice Research Development (ACJRD). The programme will support two MAP students to access paid summer internships in the legal profession.
For 2023/2024, the internships will be open to final year undergraduates studying Law or Criminology, who have entered university through pathways supported by the Maynooth University Access Programme. There are two paid internships available, which will commence in June 2024:
- One 4-week internship with Matheson Law Firm.
- One 4-week internship with the Association of Criminal Justice Research Development (ACJRD).
In addition to the paid internship, successful students will receive a small stipend from the Student Assistance Fund. 121 eligible MAP students have been invited to apply to the programme, which launched on the 17th of April, and closes at 5pm on the 30th April.
Eligible students are encouraged to make an appointment using the MAP Advisor Calendars | Maynooth University and chat to their MAP Advisor,or attend the MAP Advisory Service drop-in sessions from 12-2pm daily (Monday to Friday) in MAP Lodge. Students may submit their application using the online application form by 5pm on the 30th April 2024.
Any queries about the internship programme can be directed to access.office@mu.ie
The Matheson LLP Scholarship in Law
The Matheson LLP Scholarship in Law at Maynooth University was established in 2023/24 through the commitment of Matheson LLP, a leading law firm working with international companies and financial institutions doing business in and from Ireland, to provide a Year 2 undergraduate students within the School of Law and Criminology with financial and professional development supports. This scholarship will seek to provide supports to Year 2 undergraduate students studying the BCL1 or LLB2 within the School of Law and Criminology who have demonstrated high academic achievement, including successfully completed Year 1 studies, motivation to study law, career aspirations within the legal profession, and interest in Matheson LLP.
Scholarship includes:
- Scholarship amount €2000
- Mentorship with the Firm and the School
- Secured place on the year-long accredited placement programme
APPLICATIONS OPEN SEPTEMBER 2024
Eversheds Sutherland Scholarship in Law
The purpose of Eversheds Sutherland Scholarship in Law is to provide financial support and professional development opportunities to a student in their penultimate year of their LLB or BCL of their undergraduate studies within the School of Law and Criminology who have demonstrated high academic achievement, motivation and interest in law and who have experienced/are experiencing socio-economic challenges. It aims to increase diversity, equality, and inclusion within the legal profession by providing financial support to students who may face barriers in pursuing an education in law.
Students must be in their penultimate year of student on a full-time Level 8 qualification BCL or LLB programmes within the School of Law and Criminology. Specifically, students must be either:
(1) a registered year 2 BCL student or year 3 BCL student on an accredited placement or;
(2) a registered year 3 LLB student or a year 3 LLB student on an accredited placement.
Scholarship includes:
- Scholarship amount €2000
- Mentorship with the Firm and the School
- Secured place on the paid Summer Internship 2025
APPLICATIONS OPEN SEPTEMBER 2024
A&L Goodbody Scholarship and Bursary's in Law
The A&L Goodbody Student Award in Law at Maynooth University was established in 2024/25
through the commitment of A&L Goodbody, one of Ireland's leading corporate law firms with offices
in Dublin and Belfast.
The award aims to support undergraduate students within the School of Law and Criminology who
have demonstrated high academic achievement, motivation and interest in law and who are
registered the Maynooth Access Programme.
The A&L Goodbody Student Award comprises the following opportunities for Year 2 School of Law
and Criminology students:
The A&L Goodbody Scholarship in Law at Maynooth University
a. One scholarship available in 2024/25 at €3,000 per student
b. Secured place on the A&L Goodbody Law Start Programme (January 2025)
c. Secured place on the A&L Goodbody Summer Internship (summer 2025)
d. Opportunity to be considered for the A&L Goodbody Accredited Placement (Year 3)
The A&L Goodbody Bursary in Law at Maynooth University
a. Two bursaries available in 2024/25 at €1,000 per student
b. Opportunity to be considered for A&L Goodbody Law Start Programme, Summer
Internship and Accredited Placement
c. Mentorship supports are also be available from Maynooth University and A&L Goodbody.
APPLICATIONS OPEN SEPTEMBER 2024