ABOUT BSC MENTORS
Many students, through no fault of their own, are unable to reach their full potential. They are unable to access corporate spaces or resources that would allow them to make the best decisions regarding their future. In light of this inequality, BSC Mentors was born. Our work provides students with resources and direct channels to commercial law firms so that they can thrive in these spaces. We are keen on letting students know that their success should not be determined by their background or their postcode.
Our commercial law team have all experienced the benefits of mentors and role models throughout their educational journeys. The know-how they have accrued from operating in this space for over a decade collectively is what they intend to pass onto both sixth form and university students.
OUR TEAM
BOLAJI COLE
Commercial Law Executive
Bolaji graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Science with an LLB in Laws. In 2022, he will join Clifford Chance as a Trainee Solicitor. Bolaji was part of Rare Recruitment’s Foundations Law and Articles programmes which is where his passion for access developed. This prompted him to become the Corporate Events Officer of LSE’s African and Caribbean Society during his second year of university. After completing a scholarship with Linklaters, Bolaji has sought to broaden his access work to individuals from all types of backgrounds.
In terms of hobbies, Bolaji is a passionate spectator and player of football.
SIDHANT JADEJA
Commercial Law Executive
Sidhant graduated from the University of Oxford with a BA in Jurisprudence. In 2022, he will join Allen & Overy as a Trainee Solicitor. During univeristy, Sidhant helped with Oxford access residential schemes and worked for a tutoring charity, Students4Students. These experiences, as well as mentoring sixth form students seeking admission into Oxford, made him want to improve access to education at all levels. Having worked with students from many backgrounds, BSC is the perfect platform for him to facilitate change in the quality of education and mentoring available.
Additionally, Sidhant is passionate about both playing and spectating cricket.
MARY BONSU
Commercial Law Executive
Mary is in her final year of studying Law with French Law at the University of Oxford. In 2023, she will join Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP as a Trainee Solicitor. During university, Mary works as an Ambassador for Oxford's Access & Outreach Department and formerly worked as the Access & Outreach Officer for the African & Caribbean Society. She also tutors students from all over the world seeking admission into UK universities. Mary's vast mentoring experience developed her interest in teaching others how they can harness their potential.
In her spare time, Mary competes at University level in Athletics and manages a gospel choir.
CHRISTOPHER WILLIS
Non-Executive Director
Christopher graduated from the University of Oxford with a BA in Economics and Management. He currently works at Oliver Wyman as a Consultant. Christopher was on the Advisory Board at the Oxford Foundry and the Student Advisory Board for the university. Christopher's time in higher education developed his passion for access with a focus on race and disability. In pursuit of this passion, he became the President of the Oxford African and Caribbean Society during his second year as well as the BME Representative for the Oxford Disabilities Campaign.
Furthermore, Christopher is passionate about dancing, singing and composing.