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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal”]LEARN ABOUT US<\/a>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n 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, w<\/span>e can offer financial assistance in the form of:<\/span><\/p>\n Laptops |\u00a0Workwear |\u00a0Travel tickets |\u00a0<\/strong>Online subscriptions |\u00a0SQE course fee discounts<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal”]APPLY FOR SUPPORT<\/a>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1564411528851{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”center” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1672843038711{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text] \"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.\"<\/p> \"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.\"<\/p> \"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.\"<\/p> \"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.\"<\/p> [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” use_as_box=”use_row_as_box” type=”grid” text_align=”center” css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1563518919400{background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.01) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1563518260960{background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.01) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}”] Applicants in 2022<\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1563518268915{background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.01) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}”] Awards granted in 2022<\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″] Average grant value (\u00a3)<\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space]READ OUR 2022 IMPACT REPORT<\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”center” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” padding_top=”120″ z_index=”” el_class=”tac workflow-container” css=”.vc_custom_1563868273851{margin-bottom: 100px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_column el_class=”max-width”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text] Identify what you need financial assistance for, why you need it and how you are going to use it.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> Review the eligibility criteria and exclusions before you proceed.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> Take some time to gather the required information and contact details as we cannot process your application without this all.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> The online application process is straightforward but please complete it in one sitting as you cannot return to a part finished application.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1563868333535{margin-bottom: 112px !important;}” el_class=”cta-container”][vc_column_inner] Need financial assistance to pursue your career in law?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” el_class=”footer-cta” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” use_as_box=”use_row_as_box” type=”grid” text_align=”center” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner el_class=”cta-left” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1596537518135{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #71bf44 !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”cta-right” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1563530987775{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][rev_slider_vc alias=”home”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”yes” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” css=”.vc_custom_1563519291841{margin-bottom: 40px !important;padding-top: 70px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 70px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}” el_class=”stat-section”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” use_as_box=”use_row_as_box” type=”grid” text_align=”center” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text] Why the AS Foundation? In the UK, solicitors…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"full_width.php","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow we can support you<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n
Hear from AS Foundation Grant Recipients<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>Our achievements in 2022<\/strong><\/h1>\n
How to apply for support<\/h1>\n
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<\/div>\n Need financial assistance?<\/h3>\n
Step 1<\/h4>\n
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<\/div>\n Check eligibility and exclusions<\/h3>\n
STEP 2<\/h4>\n
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<\/div>\n Gather information and contact details<\/h3>\n
STEP 3<\/h4>\n
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<\/div>\n Apply<\/h3>\n
STEP 4<\/h4>\n
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\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t[vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”center” css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1564068605833{padding-top: 360px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 480px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”1038″ alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1596538768965{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\nWorking with our funders and supporters, we are b<\/span>reaking down barriers to the legal sector\u00a0<\/span>by supporting aspiring solicitors facing financial difficulty with <\/span>study resources, laptops, work wear, travel cost support and SQE course discounts.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
APPLY<\/a><\/h4>\n
DONATE<\/a><\/h4>\n