Kalisher Amicus Scholarship – Applications open

We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for the Kalisher Trust Scholarship with Amicus!

Apply now for a scholarship of £5000 to help fund a US Placement with Amicus at one of their US affiliated offices.

The Kalisher Trust funded internship with Amicus will take place over a consecutive three or four-month period (start date to be discussed with applicants at interview) and will be based in an Amicus-affiliated capital defence office in the US. Interns will receive an award from the Trust of £5,000 towards their travel and living expenses once the overseas placement has been confirmed.

To be considered for a Kalisher placement with Amicus, please e-mail a CV and a statement (not exceeding 600 words) identifying your interest to [email protected]. The application should set out why you satisfy the requirements set out in the criteria (below and on the webpage). Please put ‘[YOUR NAME] Kalisher Scholarship’ in the subject line.

The deadline for applications is 5pm, Friday 29th July 2022. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a remote interview in July/August.

The successful candidate will…

  • be committed to joining the Criminal Bar of England & Wales, and will normally have completed the Bar Professional Training Course following the award of a law degree or law conversion programme;

  • be able to offer a minimum time commitment of three months, full time;

  • have attended or registered for Amicus training (held bi-annually, remotely and in London) within the three years prior to application;

  • be a member of Amicus; and

  • be able to demonstrate financial need (in confidence, candidates will be asked to supply the interview panel with appropriate evidence of need). Please find more guidance on the Amicus website;

  • NB: A driving licence is preferable but not essential.

For more information on the Scholarship and the application process, head over to Amicus’s website and/or their social media (Twitter @Amicus_ALJ, Facebook @AmicusALJ.UK, Instagram @amicus.alj).