In the UK, solicitors are three times more likely to have attended a fee-paying or independent school and are half as likely to come from a lower socio-economic background. We want to change this.
We believe that every one, no matter their background, should have the means and access to enter the legal profession. That is why through our work we aim to improve socio-economic diversity among UK solicitors.
The AS Foundation is dedicated to supporting aspiring solicitors from lower socio-economic backgrounds with the expenses that come with pursuing a legal career. Thanks to the support of our funders and donors, we can offer financial assistance in the form of:
Laptops | Workwear | Travel tickets | Online subscriptions | SQE course fee discounts
"The ASF is an extremely supportive organisation and has been critical to my being able to pursue a career in law. Barriers are not always as big as imagined. Sometimes, with help, they are simply small obstacles. The ASF can be that help."
"The Aspiring Solicitors Foundation is breaking financial barriers that students such as myself face. It is fantastic that I have been supported by the AS Foundation and I urge students in a similar position to apply for financial support."
"I graduated from University of Law in November 2021. The laptop granted by ASF was really helpful during my degree. When COVID hit it helped me do my coursework at home and I would have really struggled to get any work done without it."
"I applied to the foundation and was granted support which enabled me to turn up feeling like I belonged, which eased some of my biggest worries and gave me confidence."
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Identify what you need financial assistance for, why you need it and how you are going to use it.
Review the eligibility criteria and exclusions before you proceed.
Take some time to gather the required information and contact details as we cannot process your application without this all.
The online application process is straightforward but please complete it in one sitting as you cannot return to a part finished application.
Need financial assistance to pursue your career in law?
