Established in 2022, the bursary is delivered as part of Matheson’s impactful business programme and is open to undergraduate and postgraduate law students.

In addition to a bursary of €5,000, it includes an internship placement in Matheson’s corporate department and, in recognition of Mr Scanlon’s passion for the arts, a piece of Irish art or craft in lieu of a bursary award trophy.

Darren Maher, managing partner at Matheson, said: “Tim Scanlon was my personal mentor and friend, and his guidance shaped both my career and my understanding of what it means to lead with integrity.

“This bursary is deeply personal to me because it allows us to extend Tim’s generous spirit of mentorship to the next generation.

“By supporting students at this crucial stage of their careers, we’re honouring Tim’s legacy in the most meaningful way possible — by investing in people, just as he invested in me and so many others at Matheson.”

Last year’s recipient, Tara Grattan of University College Dublin, said: “Winning this scholarship in honour of Tim Scanlon has been genuinely transformative for me.

“At such a pivotal stage in my legal journey, it has not only opened doors but also renewed my confidence in what’s possible.

“It speaks volumes about Matheson, not just as a law firm, but as a place that meaningfully supports and invests in the next generation, and I am incredibly grateful.”

Applicants must submit an essay of 1,200 words (excluding footnotes of reasonable length and citations) discussing one of the following topics:

1. “Increased sustainability reporting has transformed corporate disclosure obligations.” Discuss.
2. Does the EU regulatory framework in its current form strike the right balance for Irish companies?

Applicants must be based in a university, college of education, or equivalent third-level institution on the island of Ireland.

Applications can be submitted via the Matheson website no later than Friday 27 March 2026. 

For more information, contact Matheson’s director of learning and development on Nicola.White@matheson.com.