UCC student achieves 'significant milestone' in legal career ambition after receiving prestigious bursary

A University College Cork student has been named as the recipient of law firm Matheson’s Tim Scanlon Corporate Law Bursary for 2026.

Patrick Kerry was selected following a highly competitive process, which required applicants to submit an essay on a contemporary corporate law topic.

Established in 2022 to honour former Matheson partner and chairman Tim Scanlon, the annual bursary is delivered through Matheson’s impactful business programme and supports undergraduate and postgraduate law students pursuing careers in corporate law.

Mr Kerry said: “I am extremely appreciative of the extensive mentorship and support from the team at Matheson. I look forward to progressing my legal career, the bursary representing a significant milestone in that journey.”

As the 2026 recipient, Mr Kerry participated in Matheson’s summer internship programme.

He also received a bursary of €5,000 and, in recognition of Mr Scanlon’s passion for the arts, a piece of art by Yoko Akino titled Sail on Silver Moon.