Mentoring Programme
A mentoring programme designed to help socially mobile students break into commercial law through personalised support, skills sessions, and networking opportunities with Covington lawyers.
London
Undergraduate
Law
In-Person
16 October 2026
Last verified: 15 September 2026
About this opportunity
Covington & Burling LLP’s mentoring programme supports talented socially mobile students in entering the legal world with confidence. The programme includes one-to-one mentoring from a Covington lawyer or trainee, practical skills sessions led by the Professional Development team, and opportunities to build confidence and clarity about pursuing a commercial law career. Highlights include a launch event at the London office, six in-person skills sessions, and networking opportunities. Applications are open from 28 August 2026 to 16 October 2026, with the programme launching on 5 November 2026.
Who is it for?
Students from their second year of a law degree or final year of a non-law degree, on track for a 2.1 degree, with ABB at A Level (mitigating circumstances considered), socially mobile backgrounds, genuine interest in commercial law, and not already on another mentoring/career programme.
What you will gain
One-to-one mentoring, practical and interactive skills sessions, networking, confidence, and insights into commercial law careers.
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Requirements
Second-year law students or final year non-law students, on track for a 2.1 and ABB at A Level (mitigating circumstances considered), genuine interest in becoming a commercial solicitor, not already holding a vacation scheme, training contract offer, or on another mentoring programme.
How to apply
Submit your application through the Covington & Burling LLP website; applications are open from 28 August 2026 to 16 October 2026.
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