1st PLACE

A place on one of the firm's summer vacation schemes (June/July 2027)
Lunch and networking with a couple of trainees and members of the graduate recruitment team with one guest of your choice
A call with a lawyer from a practice group of your choice

2nd PLACE

A place on one of our vacation scheme assessment centres at any one of three UK offices in 2027 (Birmingham, London or Manchester)
A lunch and networking session with some of our trainees
An application and interview advice session from a member of the early careers team

A Place on either the First Year Insight Scheme or an Open Day (dependant on university year)
A trio of conversations with:
- A lawyer from a practice group of your choice
- A trainee
- A Personalised CV review, assessment centre and interview top tips with the early careers team
A £100 Amazon voucher

A place on a vacation scheme or training contract assessment centre
An application and interview advice session from a member of the early careers team
A discussion with a lawyer from a practice group of the finalist's choice
£100 amazon voucher

A week's work experience in one of four UK offices (London, Manchester, Exeter or Birmingham)
A 1:1 application and assessment centre coaching session with a member of the Early Talent team
An invitation to one of our future insight events

A place on one of the firm’s two-week summer vacation schemes (June/July 2027) – Bristol, Birmingham or Leeds office
A discussion with a lawyer from a practice group of your choice
A 30-minute coaching session with a member of the Early Talent team

Sidley’s London office visit including:
- 30-minute coaching session with the Graduate Recruitment team (applications and interviews)
- Complimentary 1:1 lunch with a trainee
- 30-minute 1:1 coffee chat with a partner
A guaranteed place on Sidley March Open Day (half day event with 5-6 useful introductory sessions and networking drinks with trainees, associates and partners)

A congratulatory bursary of £500.
A bespoke In-person Open Day to include:
- Guidance from the graduate recruitment team in relation to approaching the recruitment process
- Mentoring from a current trainee
- Meeting with a Partner of your preferred practice interest
Cost of travel compensated.

A bespoke work-experience day with Jones Day.
A guaranteed place at a Jones Day Open Evening.
One guaranteed interview with the Firm, following an application to a Vacation Scheme (subject to eligibility).
A 1:1 personal consultation and CV review session with a member of the Graduate Recruitment team.

A trainee mentor for a 12 month period
A meeting with a member of our emerging talent team, incorporating CV and general advice
A mock interview with an associate
A meeting with a partner
An invitation to an insight evening
Reasonable travel expenses will be covered (to a maximum of £75)

An exclusive and personalised career discovery day with the firm designed around the individual goals and interests.
An experience curated in partnership with the Freshfields Early Careers team, may include:
- Coaching on applications and assessment centres
- Conversations with trainees and lawyers
- Insights into areas such as pro bono, innovation, and inclusion.

An exclusive opportunity to visit the Linklaters HQ in London for a tailored Insight Day based on your goals and interests. This day will be crafted by you and the Trainee Recruitment Manager. Insights on the day are not limited and may include meetings with Partners, coaching sessions with L&D professionals, assessment centre and application support with the Trainee Recruitment Manager, Legal Tech insights or dedicated time shadowing a Trainee or Associate in a practice area of your choosing.

A welcome coffee with the General Counsel
An overview and Q&A sessions with key internal clients, which could, for example, include the Treasury, M&A and/or Ventures teams
Shadowing of a trainee and a more senior lawyer in the corporate finance team
Lunch with the legal team
Travel expenses to and from the London office will be covered

Awarded to 15 BIUCAC Round 4 contestants selected by Mr Viskovich.
Mentoring Programme where the 15 students will be allocated a mentor from Standard Chartered Bank's Legal Department
6 x 30 minute online mentor sessions
Insight Day at Standard Chartered Bank's headquarters in London , including meetings at a City law firm
Reasonable travel expenses will be covered

Awarded to eight finalists and BIUCAC committee members selected by Mr. Viskovich.
A day in the London headquarters
A session with a group of lawyers at Shell from various departments
A Shell buddy for the day
Lunch with the legal director and senior legal leaders
A joint session with external law firms
A session with young lawyers on their experience
An informal drinks session