Please read the eligibility criteria and make sure that you provide everything that is necessary for us to process your application.
Due to the volume of applications please note we cannot enter any correspondence regarding incomplete applications or Trustee decisions.
You will need to tell us why you need the grant and demonstrate your personal commitment to a career in law. The Trustees will look at your commitment and evidence that you have attempted to improve your financial situation. So, for example, if you have taken a part-time job, it is a good idea to include this information.
Where an application relates to a Law Firm event or experience and the relevant Law Firm is not providing expenses, we may request a copy of the email or letter confirming the applicant has a place. The email or letter must be made available from the Law Firm and/or an organisation acting for the Law Firm.
Trustees require applicants to have a minimum 2.1 degree to qualify for a part funded scholarship. They will grant a maximum of £5,000 towards a part funded scholarship and require confirmation you have sufficient funds to be enrolled on the relevant course.
If you are applying for business clothing you are required to have an interview/placement/event booked before you submit your application. We will request evidence from you confirming these details.
If you are a student we expect you to provide your University/College email address.
If you are a student we expect from your named reference is contactable via a University/College and/or a business email address.
If you are planning to become a student we may request evidence that you have been offered a place on a course.