A dozen leading UK law firms is sponsoring a far-reaching initiative aimed at helping bright state school students to improve their career prospects.

Clifford Chance, Linklaters, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Allen & Overy, Herbert Smith, Lovells, Norton Rose, CMS Cameron McKenna, Berwin Leighton Paisner and Addleshaw Goddard join 30 other organisations sponsoring the event, which is run by independent group Pure Potential Days.