Opportunities for students not successful in gaining a place on King’s College London K+

programme

I hope this email finds you well. You are receiving this email because one or more students from
your school were unsuccessful in their application to the K+ programme. You have not been added
to any mailing lists, and we will not use details from the student application to contact you after this
email.

I would like to share some opportunities available for your year 12 students. Please note that
receiving this email does not mean that students are eligible, they will need to check the eligibility
criteria for programmes they apply to.

Quick list:

 Medview and Dentview: a 3 day immersive summer school for students wanting to study
medicine and dentistry apply
 Sutton trust summer school: Summer School with subject streams in different areas Apply
 Making Links challenge by Linklaters  (not run by KCL) for more info: website
 Advancing Access: conference for teachers – sign up click here

Medview and Dentview – Applications close Thursday 3rd February

Applications to the MedView and DentView programmes are open! Click here to apply! The
deadline for applications is 3rd February. 

The MedView and DentView programmes run simultaneously but with different themed activities
depending on which programme you are on. Both programmes begin with an in person 3-day spring
school from 4-6th April followed by month events until October. The programmes are designed to: 
 Provide students with the opportunity to meet current students and clinical
professionals 
 Support students with their applications to medical and dental school 
 Provide extracurricular opportunities to enhance your understanding of careers in
the fields of medicine and dentistry 
There are 50 places on MedView and 30 places on DentView for year 12 students from non-selective
schools in London and parts of Essex (Basildon, Castlepoint, Rochdale and Thurrock). 
Full eligibility criteria can be found on the application form. You must have attended a non-selective
state school since age 11. 
If you have any questions, please email outreachformedicine@kcl.ac.uk  

The Sutton Trust Summer School – deadline March 9th

Click here to Apply

Applications for the Sutton Trust Summer School are now open. Students will have an immersive
university experience, staying in our KCL accommodation and studying one of 5 subjects at
undergraduate level. Beyond academia and social activities, we support students in making a
competitive UCAS application. From expert personal statements advice, support with UCAT and
LNAT exams, to advice and guidance after the summer school has ended. Our staff will support you
in using your experience and background to stand out. If you complete the summer school and apply
to King’s, we will give you extra consideration in Admissions.
The Making Links Schools Challenge 2022

We have just launched our 2022 Making Links Schools Challenge and wanted to share the news with
you! 

 Are you interested in the world around you and keen to share your ideas about the
challenges and opportunities facing business in this changing world?
 Are you interested in a career in law?
 Are you a student in Y12 (or equivalent) studying at a non-selective state-funded
school/college in the UK?

If you are, then this competition is right for you!

To enter, submit a short presentation on this year’s theme of ‘Change’ .  Selected finalists will join us
for a virtual Grand Final in April and will be invited to join us for a special Summer Open Day in our
London office.  There are voucher/cash prizes on offer for yourself and your school and the overall
winner will be invited to join our Making Links Discovery programme. This really is an amazing
opportunity to put your written, oral and debating skills to the test and present yourself and your
work to some of the world’s top legal professionals. The experience will look fantastic on your CV
and the chance to network with expert solicitors this early on in your career would be invaluable. 

Interested in finding out more?

Join us for a LIVE EVENT on Wednesday, 26 January at 5pm to 6pm to discover more about
Linklaters and meet past Challenge winners.  They will share their experiences and tips with you and
we’ll all be on hand to answer questions. Please visit our website to find out more about the
Challenge and click here to register for the LIVE EVENT.

We hope to see you soon and please do get in touch with us at MakingLinks@linklaters.com if you
have any questions.

Advancing Access – conference for educators

The next Advancing Access Virtual Conference is taking place on Wednesday 2nd March 2022
between 3.20pm and 5.50pm.

Advancing Access is an initiative of the Russell Group of universities and this free online event is for
teachers, careers advisers and careers leaders. Attendees will learn how to best support more of
their students to progress to some of the UK’s most competitive universities.

The event will feature six CPD webinars, a virtual exhibition hall with a stall for each of the Russell
Group universities and a Q&A discussion forum where you can get any question on any topic
answered by our panel of experts.

For more details on the webinars and to register your free place click here.
With Warmest Wishes

The K+ Team