Matheson has named Jack Canning as winner of the inaugural Matheson Scholarship in Law Plus in association with the University of Limerick (UL).

Delivered as part of UL's 50ForFifty initiative – a celebration of UL's first 50 years – the annual scholarship is open to first-year under-graduate Bachelor of Laws (Law Plus) students in UL.

As the first scholarship recipient, Jack will receive:

• A bursary of €5,000 for the academic year, and
• A position on the Matheson Career First Programme, a dedicated programme for undergraduate students.

Managing partner Michael Jackson said that he hoped the scholarship would help Jack Canning in achieving his goals.

“As a firm, we are committed to helping to build a diverse and innovative workforce, and we recognise the importance of supporting students early in their careers.  We are delighted to continue working with University of Limerick to further reinforce our dedication to developing talented leaders for the future.”

Transformational

Sarah Hartnett of UL said: "Scholarships can be truly transformational for students and it’s fantastic to see leading firms like Matheson demonstrate their commitment to supporting the next generation of legal professionals.”

Recipient Jack Canning said: “Through this award, Matheson has invested in me – allowing me to further enhance my education journey in the hope of becoming a practising legal professional. Matheson's Career First Programme will have a profound impact on my path to a legal career in the years to come.”