What will I gain from the programme?

• Mentorship on your career and professional ambitions from a lawyer in one of Ireland’s leading law firms.
• Knowledge of a career in law and at Arthur Cox.
• Networking with our partners, associates and trainees and with other participants on the programme.
• Skills and resources geared towards maximising your success in the early stages of your career.
• Insight from our speakers and contributors.
• Contribute to Arthur Cox’s advances in equality, diversity and inclusion.

Who should apply?

Second, third and final year students in Irish universities and technological universities who come from a racial or ethnic minority background and who have a curiosity or interest in pursuing a career in law.

What is the application process?

You will need to register your interest on our application form. The deadline for applications is 6:00 pm, Friday 11 September 2026. There is no interview stage or CV requirement, only the form to be filled out. Participants will be selected based on interest but please note the number of slots we have are limited.

Will my expenses be covered?

For aspects of the programme hosted in our office in Dublin, we will cover rail or bus travel in Ireland and your lunch.

Is this connected to the Arthur Cox trainee and intern programmes?

This is separate and distinct from our graduate recruitment, but you may also be interested in applying for these programmes.

What is the ADVANCE Forum?

At the conclusion of the mentoring stage of the programme, you will be invited back to Arthur Cox for the ADVANCE Forum. The ADVANCE Forum will include an inclusive conversation where Arthur Cox leaders engage with participants with the aim of identifying challenges faced by minority groups in accessing a career in law and opportunities for improvement in Arthur Cox and the legal profession as a whole.