A note for those who have not come across this resource:
GROW Mentoring has a really useful platform that connects aspiring solicitors with mentors for structured, 6-month, one-on-one partnerships. This is my second year on the scheme, and I have been accepted into the Kennedys (2025) and Mishcon de Reya programmes (2026). They can be really beneficial for networking and insights, and sometimes more material benefits, too. I got my first AC last year after my mentor filed an internal recommendation with his firm.
In my experience, GROW are great at reviewing your application carefully and partnering you with a mentor who has specific links to your own interests or backgrounds. Take a look, if this is new to you: https://www.growmentoring.org/. Highly recommended!
GROW Mentoring has a really useful platform that connects aspiring solicitors with mentors for structured, 6-month, one-on-one partnerships. This is my second year on the scheme, and I have been accepted into the Kennedys (2025) and Mishcon de Reya programmes (2026). They can be really beneficial for networking and insights, and sometimes more material benefits, too. I got my first AC last year after my mentor filed an internal recommendation with his firm.
In my experience, GROW are great at reviewing your application carefully and partnering you with a mentor who has specific links to your own interests or backgrounds. Take a look, if this is new to you: https://www.growmentoring.org/. Highly recommended!
