Law students offered scholarships

Prospective law students in the north could be about to get a step up on their journey to university, thanks to Warkworth-based law firm WRMK Lawyers.

The firm is calling for applications for its scholarship programme.

Now in its second year, the programme supports aspiring law students who have demonstrated academic ability and leadership, but are facing significant financial need or have life circumstances that present barriers to studying at university.

The recipients will receive a $10,000 cash contribution, guaranteed paid work experience after their second year of study and a mentor from WRMK.

Applications are open to Year 13 students at Mahurangi College, Rodney College, Otamatea High School and all Northland secondary schools.

WRMK Lawyers managing director Wayne McKean says applicants will need to demonstrate their academic ability, as well as leadership or involvement in their local community.

“We know there are students in the north who are determined, well-rounded individuals with the potential to have a rewarding career in the law, but who are held back by either their financial or personal circumstances,” McKean says.

“Our scholarships are designed to help reduce those barriers, and provide these students with extra support to help them succeed.”

WRMK scholarships were won last year by Savannah Cowan, of Kamo High School, and Jimmy Mack, of Whangarei Boys High School, who are both now studying law at Victoria University in Wellington.

Applications close August 26. Full details and how to apply can be found at
www.wrmk.co.nz/scholarships.