Reminder of deadline

Applications (via the online application system) and references should be submitted by the first Friday in May immediately preceding the start of the candidate's CPE / GDL course.  Short-listed candidates will be interviewed in the following July.

 

Details of the awards and benefactors:

David Karmel Entrance Awards

 

 

• These are the principal awards available for the CPE / GDL year.
• Founded by a  family trust in memory of David Karmel CBE QC (1907-1982).
• Admitted 1925, Called 1928, Bencher 1954, Treasurer 1970.

 

 

 

The Anthony Bessemer Clark Award

 

• Founded by Mrs Helen Bessemer Clark in memory of her husband, Anthony Bessemer Clark (1940-1996), called 1968.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated a determination for the Bar by transferring from other careers.

 

 

 

The Ann Ebsworth Award

 

 

• Founded in memory of Dame Ann Ebsworth (1937-2002).
• Admitted 1959, Called 1962, Bencher 1992, DBE 1992.
• Appointed Justice of the High Court (Queen’s Bench Division) 1992 (first woman to be appointed directly to the Queen’s Bench Division).

 

 

CPE Awards

Any additional awards are termed ‘CPE Awards’

Submitting an application

The CPE / GDL Awards require an application submitted via the online scholarship application system.  Please click here to access the system. New users will be required to create an account.

Next application period opens: Monday 17 March 2014
Deadline: Friday 2 May 2014

If you are using the system in Internet Explorer 9 or above please ensure you disable ‘compatibility view’ before starting an application. Please click here for instructions on how to do this.

 

For full details regarding the application process, references and general conditions for applicants & scholars please visit the Conditions for Applicants & Scholars section.