The Harold G. Fox Education Fund

Advocacy Experience Scholarships to London and Toronto

Fox Scholarships

to London, England

The Harold G. Fox Education Fund scholarship is for lawyers recently called to the Bar of Ontario.

Two scholarships are awarded annually. Highlights of the scholarship include:

Work placement for newly called lawyers at the Inns of Court in London, England.
Assignment to two sets or more of barristers’ chambers for a period of one court year.
Admission to Goodenough College, a postgraduate residential community centrally located in London and within walking distance to Middle Temple.

My year as a Fox Scholar was wonderful. I did meaningful work on challenging and high-stakes disputes - everything from a negligently constructed powerplant to an (allegedly!) forged painting "by" a Dutch master. The barristers I worked with were at the top of their profession, and were always happy to share their extensive knowledge about advocacy over a pint, lunch, or one of our many walks to and from the courthouse. Living at Goodenough College was also excellent. I did not know anyone in London before moving, but Goodenough provided a built-in network made up of friendly, interesting people from all over the world, many of whom I am still close with today.

Matthew Howe

Toronto, Canada, 2018

Fox Scholarships

to Toronto, Canada

The Harold G. Fox Education Fund scholarship is for members of any Inn
up to five years’ call or about to be called to the Bar in the U.K.

Two scholarships are awarded annually. Highlights of the
scholarship include:

A 10-month placement at a boutique litigation firm in Toronto.
Lakeside accommodation within walking distance to downtown Toronto.

The work I did in Toronto was the same as the other articling students there. I was able to get involved in mediations, helping draft skeleton arguments, research notes, client communication, attend an employment tribunal, amongst other work. I challenged myself and got so much out of my experience. I developed a great relationship with my colleagues, some of whom I remain in touch with.

UK Scholar

Fox Scholarships

Harold G. Fox Education Fund

The Fund sponsors two work placements each year at the Inns of Court in London, England. The scholars are placed with leading barristers, have an opportunity to marshall with one or more members of the judiciary and attend the Middle Temple’s student advocacy program. The scholarship guarantees accommodation and admission to Goodenough College in London, which is within walking distance of Middle Temple.

The Fund also sponsors two scholarships each year for members of any Inn up to five years’ call, or about to be called to the Bar, to spend 10 months in Toronto law firms which have highly regarded litigation departments. The scholars reside in two lakeside condominium units owned by the Fund in downtown Toronto.