CPS Bursary

The Anthony Walker Law Bursary provides financial support to a local student studying a degree in Law. The bursary also provides the student with 12 weeks of work experience with the Crown Prosecution service as well as voluntary experience with the Anthony Walker Foundation.

Applications for the third year of the Anthony Walker Law Bursary came in thick and fast and we are pleased to announce this years successful student—Grace Nquot.

What made you apply for the bursary?

I was told about the Anthony Walker Bursary by my careers advisor at school. She thought I would be the perfect candidate for it, and she told me that it would be such a great opportunity for me. I was flattered that she believed in me so much, but I was originally not going to apply. I never for one second imagined that I would be called for an interview, never mind be awarded the bursary. In the end I was persuaded to. “Well you have nothing to lose Grace” were her words and I have never been happier that I made the decision to apply.

What you hope to gain from being involved with the foundation.

I hope to be more educated, and have a deeper, more clearer understanding of race hate crime, its causes and implications. It’s amazing how little I know about it, even with myself being of an ethnic minority racial group. I suppose when an issue doesn’t affect one directly it’s easier to turn a blind eye to it. The aims of the foundation, is something that I strongly agree with and I back whole heartedly. Being involved with the foundation I hope to be able to be a part of the change that I can see is currently taking place, not just accept race hate, but to question it and fight against it.

What you wish to do as a career

I am currently studying Law at Manchester Metropolitan University. After the degree, I plan to do the Bar Professional Training Course, after completion of that I would love to eventually become a family lawyer or human rights lawyer. I definitely want to pursue a career in the legal profession there isn’t anything else I see myself doing. 

How the bursary and voluntary work with AWF will help you achieve your goals.

The bursary has not only released me from the financial pressures that other students will have to face, but it has also meant that I won’t have to struggle finding relevant legal work experience or voluntary work experience, as this is all inclusive. The bursary automatically makes me stand out to my other possible future professional counterparts. When I do come round to applying to Law firms for possible support with the Bar, the fact that I received the Anthony Walker Bursary in 2010, I am sure will make me stand out from other applicants.  The bursary has definitely given me a head start in a very long, hopefully successful legal career and once again I would like to say I am extremely grateful.

Congratulations Grace. We look forward to working with you this year and beyond!