Matheson is delighted to launch its 2026 Tim Scanlon Corporate Law Bursary, which honours late Matheson partner and former Chairperson, Tim Scanlon. Established since 2022, the bursary is delivered as part of Matheson’s Impactful Business Programme and is open to undergraduate and postgraduate law students.
As part of our commitment to developing exceptional talent and providing equal opportunity within the legal profession, the Tim Scanlon Corporate Law Bursary presents students with a fantastic opportunity to receive mentoring opportunities, a piece of Irish art or craft, as well as financial support. The recipient of the Tim Scanlon Corporate Law Bursary will receive:
- a bursary of €5,000;
- an internship placement in Matheson’s Corporate department; and
- in recognition of Tim’s passion for the arts, a piece of Irish art or craft in lieu of a bursary award trophy.
Application Details
Applicants must submit an essay of 1,200 words (excluding footnotes of reasonable length and citations) discussing one of the following topic:
“Increased sustainability reporting has transformed corporate disclosure obligations.”
Does the EU regulatory framework in its current form strike the right balance for Irish companies?
Eligibility
Applicants must be based in a university, college of education, or equivalent third level institution on the island of Ireland.
The 2026 Tim Scanlon Corporate Law Bursary is now closed. Applications for the 2027 Tim Scanlon will open again in March 2027.
