Writing Wrongs is an outreach project for sixth formers (from widening participation backgrounds) to write about social justice issues.
The programme includes two/three on campus workshops and a Celebration event.
Ambassadors will need to encourage the students to engage in the activities, speak to them about student life, help out in sessions and facilitate the smooth running of the workshops.
We are expecting about 30 sixth form students from a range of schools across the Midlands, most of the students are from disadvantaged/Widening Participation backgrounds. During the workshops students will be rotating around writing workshops, 1:1 feedback sessions, and student life activities (such as a campus tour and conversations with ambassadors about their courses, studying/living at Warwick and student finance). Ambassadors will need to help with:
Assisting with setting the sessions up and packing down at the end of the day
Registration
Encouraging engagement during sessions
Answering questions on their course
Assisting moving the group around.
Lunch will be provided.
Confident to talk to sixth form students (aged 16-18) about writing skills and social justice, as well as answer questions about student life
Experience of running activities with 16-18 year olds is desirable.
Professional demeanour and approachable
Ability to inspire young people to think about their future and potentially studying at university
Committed, reliable and willing to help out as needed.
There are three workshops and a final celebration event annually:
Workshop 1 - Saturday 12th December 2026 on Campus at Warwick University, School of Law
Workshop 2 - Saturday 23rd January 2027 Online (Via Teams)
Workshop 3 - Saturday 27th February 2027 on Campus at Warwick University, School of Law
Celebration Evening - Wednesday 5th May 2027 on Campus at Warwick University, School of Law
Open to all Warwick Law School undergraduates .
PPL students are also eligible to apply.
Please complete the application form and attach (combined into one document):
Your CV
A cover letter (max 500 words) explaining: - Why you would like to deliver the Justice System Workshops, and - How you meet the required skills and experience.
Your cover letter will be used to form an overall impression of you as a candidate, so please ensure it is detailed and reflective of your motivation. Generic information can make it difficult to assess whether you meet the criteria! Do not be tempted to rely on AI, we want to hear your authentic self!
Submit your application using the application form above by: 8pm, Sunday 1 November 2026.Applications received after the closing date/time will not be considered.
Next steps
Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by Friday 6 November 2026.
Interviews will provisionally take place on Tuesday 17 November 2026.
Successful candidates must be available for each of the workshops and celebration event dates shared above.
If you have any questions, please contact Mel Twigger, Widening Participation Officer:
