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Rare Foundations is our series of introductory career programmes for Black African and Black Caribbean students and students of mixed race with Black African and Black Caribbean heritage in their first year of a three-year course or second year of a four-year course. You must be a Rare candidate to apply. If you would like to apply to Rare, please do so here.
Rare Foundations: Law is a competitive programme for students interested in commercial law. The programme is run in conjunction with Clifford Chance, Herbert Smith Freehills, Hogan Lovells and Linklaters.
This is an exclusive programme that will distinguish participants from their peers in an increasingly competitive market. Successful applicants will get a foot in the door and start building valuable relationships with partners, associates, trainees, and graduate recruitment managers at four of the world’s best law firms. It will also mean that you have some of the top international firms’ names, alongside a prestigious programme, on your CV, before you go into your second term at university.
If you are selected for Rare Foundations: Law, you will be fast-tracked to an interview for our extended development programme, Articles.
The programme is very competitive. We ask for a minimum of AAA at A level (or equivalent). We will take into account contextual information and mitigating circumstances.
Applications for Rare Foundations: Law 2024 will open on 23 September 2024 and close on 28 October 2024.
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