Through our Legal Scholarship Programme we will support you financially and professionally as you undertake the academic and/or vocational stage of legal training that together qualify you for the period of recognised training (also known as qualifying work experience or articles of clerkship). You will receive mentoring and guidance throughout your award and you will also have the opportunity to participate in a paid summer placement.
Walkers is a leading international firm. We provide legal, corporate, compliance and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital markets participants and investment fund managers. Our clients are the most innovative firms and institutions across the financial markets, and rely on us for our ability to provide solutions to their most important legal and business issues. We are consistently ranked in the top tier of the leading global legal directories.
What you'll do
As a legal scholarship recipient, you immediately become a part of our global team. You will receive mentoring, career guidance and support for the duration of your award and will have at least one paid placement with us. You will also have networking opportunities with Walkers colleagues who have a breadth of experience and are actively engaged in global, industry-leading transactions.
Who we are looking for
Are you a Caymanian with a demonstrated record of academic achievement who is committed to a career in law at Walkers, who intends to return to the Cayman Islands to practise law and who will embrace our high achieving, inclusive and supportive culture? If so, we would like to hear from you.
What we offer
- Competitive scholarship award
- Mentoring, career guidance and support
- Paid legal internship
- Collaboration opportunities with other Walkers sponsored students
- Networking opportunities with Walkers associates, senior counsel and partners
- Regular social events dedicated to sponsored students
How to apply
The application form should be completed with care and thought with all supporting documentation provided at the time of submission. Amendments may not be allowed after submission. We receive a lot of strong applications so make every word count and ensure that your personality comes through. You will be contacted only if you progress to the interview stage.
Other
Seeking additional awards
You may apply for and be awarded other scholarships but Walkers reserves the right to review and possibly adjust the final sponsorship amount.
Contact email address
If you would like more information regarding the next intake for this programme please send an email too trainees@walkersglobal.com.