Scholarships Quotes

WHAT DOES BEING AWARDED A SCHOLARSHIP MEAN TO YOU?

Betty Shuttleworth –
Major Scholarship

“It is not an understatement to describe being awarded a scholarship as life-changing. Thanks to The Inner Temple, I can now take the next step in my journey to the Bar far sooner than I could have without this support. And, it is an honour to have the endorsement of The Inner Temple as I do so.”

Samantha Richardson –
Exhibition Scholarship

“This scholarship enabled me to continue my journey to becoming a barrister. I am a care leaver, mental health survivor, mother and mature student. Without the help and support of The Inner Temple I would not be where I am today. I am emotional as I write this testimonial as I cannot express my gratitude enough for being given this opportunity.”

WHAT WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS?

Tanisha Patel –
Exhibition Scholarship

“The written application provided a lot of guidance of what was expected, and I felt the questions asked showed the Inn was interested in learning about me as an individual in addition to my academics. In preparation for the interview, The Inner Temple hosted an information and Q&A evening to answer any questions applicants had and outlined the marking criteria. During the interview, the panel made me feel welcome, and took a real interest in what I had to say.”

Rhiannon Hopcroft –
Exhibition Scholarship

“Inner Temple were so welcoming and helpful during the whole process. At no point did I feel frightened, overwhelmed or really stressed. It was an incredibly good experience.”

Scarlett Wilson –
Exhibition Scholarship

“The application process was clear and relatively simple. Applications can often seem convoluted for no particular reason. The Inner Temple scholarship application was clear and concise. This proved to me that The Inner Temple wanted the applicants to succeed. There were no red herrings or needlessly complex questions. I felt that the application genuinely wanted to know my answers to each question. This was extremely refreshing.”

WHAT WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP INTERVIEW?

Maleka Akuany –
Exhibition Scholarship

“Very pleasant and I always appreciated how the Inn was transparent about what to expect. My interviewers were all welcoming and accommodating.”

Maud Millar –
Princess Royal Scholarship

“My experience of the scholarship interview was both challenging and rewarding. Preparing for the interview, reading through published judgments, and discussing complex legal issues with the panel of interviewers were all invigorating experiences that further solidified my commitment to a career at the Bar. On the day, the panel’s diverse backgrounds and expertise added to the richness of the conversation, and their insightful questions made the experience intellectually engaging.”

DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS OF FUTURE CANDIDATES?

Zoe Adlam –
Exhibition Scholarship

“Give yourself enough time with your application as there is more to it than answers so give your references time to respond and edit your answers, so you’re submitting the best form possible. Better to give yourself more time than necessary than to rush the process. Prepare for your interview like an exam – make sure you know your form because you will be asked about it and use the criteria like an exam mark scheme to think about what questions they may ask you.”

Rhiannon Hopcroft –
Exhibition Scholarship

“Relax! I truly believe that a calm mindset helped me gain my scholarship. My nerves were calm which allowed me to think clearly and ‘perform’ to the best of my abilities.”