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Rewarding Excellence

John P B Maxwell Scholarship Fund

This was established by John P B Maxwell and is awarded to the top four Bar trainees with the highest aggregate mark in formal examinations who satisfy the Benchers of the Inn of Court of Northern Ireland that they intend to practice at the Bar of Northern Ireland for a period of twelve months after call.

The winners of the 2018 prize were, Amy Kinney, Grainne McAnaney, Shannon McKenna & Peter Sands.
The Inn of Court Benchers and Executive Council of the Honourable Society of the Inn of Court of Northern Ireland
This competition assesses core advocacy skills. Prizes are awarded to the top three advocates in a mock trial competition.
Bar Scholarships
Established by the Benchers and Executive Bar Council of the Honourable Society of the Inn of Court of Northern Ireland. These scholarships are awarded to the Bar trainees coming fifth to tenth in their aggregate marks in formal examinations taken at the Institute.
Jean E Coulter Memorial Bursary and Robert McD Coulter Memorial Bursary
Awarded by the Law Society to Solicitor trainees, particularly those who find the financial obligations of the Institute course a difficulty. Details will be posted on the notice board in January.