Exeter Scholars

Pathways to Law

Pathways to Law is an innovative and exciting programme which provides fantastic opportunities for sixth form students who are interested in Law. Jointly managed and funded by the Sutton Trust, Pathways is offered at 13 UK universities, including the University of Exeter. We are excited to be able to offer places on Pathways to Law as a strand of Exeter Scholars – but please note that, as Pathways is also part of a national programme, some of the activities and aspects of the programme will be a little bit different from other subject activity strands.

Dates

	Day	Date	Time	Location	Topic
Session 1	Wednesday	15th December 2021	10:30–15:00	Streatham campus, Exeter	Welcome to Law School, programme induction, campus tour with ambassadors, academic session
Session 2	Saturday	15th January 2022	10:30–15:00	Streatham campus, Exeter	Client interviewing and networking, CV workshop
Session 3	Wednesday	16th February 2022	10:30–15:00	Streatham campus, Exeter	Pre-placement day
	Monday – Friday	21st – 25th February 2022	Various	Placement provider	Work experience placements*
Session 4	Wednesday	16th March 2022	13:00–16:00	Penryn campus, Cornwall	Academic sessions
	Monday – Friday	11th – 22nd April 2022 (excluding bank holidays)	Various	Placement provider	Work experience placements*
Session 5	Wednesday	29th June 2022	10:30–15:00	Streatham campus, Exeter	Exploring Law at Exeter
	Monday – Thursday	22nd –25th August 2022	4 days (3 nights)	University of Warwick	Sutton Trust Summer Conference
	Various	1st – 19th August 2022	2–5 days	Placement provider	Work experience placements*
Session 6	Wednesday	28th September 2022	10:30–15:00	Streatham campus, Exeter	Medical Law: Theory and Practice Meet your mentor
Session 7	Wednesday	19th October OR 2nd November 2022	09:30–15:00	Exeter Courts	Visit to courts
	Friday	21st October 2022	09:20–15:00	Truro Courts	Visit to courts - Arrival by 9:20am for talk with HHJ Carr at 9:30am
Session 8	Thursday	17th November 2022	10:30–15:00	Streatham campus, Exeter / Virtual	Employer Insight / Preparing for Law Fair Academic session Law fair
Session 9	Wednesday	7th December 2022	10:30 - 14:45	Streatham campus, Exeter	Academic sessions
Session 10	Tuesday	7th February 2023	12:00–16:00	London	Visit to Inner Temple, London** Please note: Time does not include travel
	Wednesday	29th March 2023	17:00–19:00	Streatham campus, Exeter	Pathways to Law graduation***

* These events could be face-to-face or virtual.
** Strongly recommended for those wishing to pursue a career as a barrister.
*** Not a core event.

Sessions will take place on a variety of days during term-time, usually Wednesday or Friday. Client interviewing and networking (session 2) may take place on a Saturday.

Pathways to Law students are required to complete a law-related work experience placement lasting 2–5 days during the school holidays in year one of the programme. These take place in the school holidays, usually during February half-term, Easter, and the summer holidays, but may also take place in May half-term. The exact dates will be confirmed as far in advance as possible.

Students will be allocated their own undergraduate law student as an online e-mentor, and are strongly encouraged to actively engage in this unique opportunity to have 1:1 support available throughout the programme.

Activity Locations

Most sessions will take place on the Streatham campus in Exeter, with academic session taking place on the Penryn campus in Cornwall. You will also have the opportunity to visit either the Courts in Exeter or Truro, and the opportunity to attend a Summer Residential at the University of Warwick. Placements will take place near to or within an hour's commute of your home address. Virtual alternatives may also be possible.

Other optional activities will be made available during the programme which will support the application process to university, such as workshops on your personal statement, university interviews, and Law admissions tests, which could be offered face-to-face or virtually.   

Transport will be provided for events which take place outside of Exeter, with the exception of work experience placements.

Subject Activity Strand Content

The Pathways to Law programme is made up of several activities, some of which are common to all Pathways to Law universities:

Academic sessions at the University of Exeter
Client Interviewing & Networking – an opportunity to hone your networking skills and practice client scenarios with legal professionals
Expert advice on developing your CV plus advice and guidance on applying to university and your UCAS application
Visits to local legal institutions such as Exeter Combined Courts and Truro Courts
Work experience and insight activities with law firms, law courts, barristers chambers, or in-house legal teams
National Conference – this residential conference brings together Pathways to Law students from across the country to take part in a wide-ranging programme of academic and social activities
Inner Temple – an opportunity to visit the Inner Temple in London- perfect for budding barristers!
E-mentoring – you will be assigned an undergraduate law student as a mentor who will provide help and support throughout your time as a Pathways to Law student via a secure online portal
Graduation ceremony – a perfect way to celebrate your achievements at the end of the programme

This subject activity strand has contributions from the following degree programmes:

LLB Law
LLB Law with European Study
LLB English Law and French Law
LLB Law with Business
BBL Bachelor of Business & Laws

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this subject activity strand.

Pass Criteria

To successfully complete Pathways to Law, you must attend 6 of the 9 core sessions – in addition to the Exeter Scholars Virtual Student Conference – and successfully complete a legal insight experience or work placement in a legal setting for 3–5 days.

Important Note from the Sutton Trust

We want to give as many of you as possible the chance to experience a Sutton Trust programme. This means that you can only take part in one of our programmes at a time. This includes the Pathways programmes, the Sutton Trust UK Summer Schools, and the Sutton Trust US programme. For example:

If you receive a place on the Sutton Trust US programme and apply for the UK Summer School programme, your application will not be considered.
If you are taking part in a Pathways programme and apply for the UK Summer School programme, your application will not be considered.

NB: If you took part in Sutton Scholars, you are eligible to apply for the Pathways programmes, the Sutton Trust UK Summer Schools, and the Sutton Trust US programme.

If you have taken part in Pathways to Law, you are eligible to apply for Pathways to Law Plus, our programme for undergraduate law students.