This page will pass on information about scholarships for professional legal study\/training or other career development.\u00a0 For information on scholarships for postgraduate academic study please see the ‘Postgraduate Study’ page of the blog.<\/p>\n
Perhaps the best known of all legal scholarships, the 4 Inns of Court give approx. \u00a36million worth of awards a year to aspiring barristers to help pay for their GDL and Bar courses.\u00a0 Kent has a great track record of students receiving awards including full scholarships which pay for the course in it’s entirety.\u00a0 \u00a0To find out more see https:\/\/www.barcouncil.org.uk\/becoming-a-barrister\/students-and-graduates\/student-funding-and-scholarships.html\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n You should check the relevant Inns’ website –\u00a0Gray’s Inn<\/a>,\u00a0Inner Temple<\/a>,\u00a0Lincoln’s Inn<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Middle Temple<\/a>\u00a0– to find out more information about specific scholarships.<\/p>\n Every October the Careers and Employability Service organises a presentation by a KLS alumnus scholar who will talk you through what is on offer and how to apply with great advice for success.<\/p>\n AS has a range of interesting scholarships including:<\/p>\n …could help you to finance your LPC. <\/strong><\/p>\n What is the DAS?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The DAS is a scholarship for students who would otherwise be unable to fund the cost of their LPC fees. It also provides excellent all-round support for students who are successful in their application. The DAS package includes:<\/p>\n This year, there\u00a0will also be a DAS PLUS award, which will provide LPC funding plus<\/strong> a guaranteed training contract to be undertaken at a national Law Centre. DAS PLUS is only open to students who are currently employed at a Law Centre.<\/p>\n Who should apply?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Applications are encouraged from graduates and those in their final year of a law degree, including mature students.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em>Application criteria <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n You have to fulfil certain criteria to be eligible for the DAS. Eligibility criteria will be available to view on the Law Society website<\/p>\n How many awards are available?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Up to 10 standard DAS scholarships will be available this year, plus one DAS PLUS award.<\/p>\n When do applications open?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Applications usually open in early February and close in early April but do check online.<\/p>\n Further information<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n If you would like to find out more about the DAS, including information about past students and their experience of DAS then please:<\/p>\n The\u00a0Kalisher Trust awards<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Applicants must demonstrate \u201cexceptional promise but modest means\u201d and will be judged against the Trust\u2019s criteria for awards. Find out more by emailing administrator@thekalishertrust.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n For women experiencing financial hardship to further their legal education. The trust applies to women who are from an immigrant or refugee background and who intend to practise or teach law in the UK.\u00a0 Usually, 1 or 2 awards of \u00a32,000 towards the Bar or solicitors\u2019 exams, pupillage, solicitors\u2019 training, or other legal placement or research in the UK or abroad. Not applicable for UG law degree.\u00a0 Email\u00a0irmt@gclaw.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0to obtain an application form.<\/p>\n A grant of around \u00a37,000 annually for blind and partially sighted people.\u00a0 \u00a0You must be studying English law in the UK (UG or PG). Priority is given to applicants who have reached a stage in their studies where government-funded student loans are not available, such as a Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Bar Training Course (BTC\/BVC). The Aziz Foundation is offering 100 masters’ scholarships this year to British Muslims who we want to support in making a positive impact on their communities and society as a whole – more info available\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Aziz Foundation, a family foundation set up in 2015 to reduce educational inequalities and aims to increase access to postgraduate education,\u00a0are currently offering 100% tuition fee Masters scholarships to British Muslims committed to improving British society in the following six areas:<\/p>\n *Media & Journalism,\u00a0Technology,\u00a0Sustainability\/Environment,\u00a0Law,\u00a0Policy and\u00a0Creative Content\u00a0<\/b>(Creative Writing, Film etc.)<\/p>\n There are 100 scholarships available:<\/p>\n ⭕\u00a06 categories\u00a0🗞️💡🌱⚖️📄🎭<\/p>\n ⭕\u00a0at 20 universities\u00a0🏛️<\/p>\n ⭕\u00a0for Muslims with Home Fees status\u00a0🇬🇧🧕🏾🧔🏻<\/p>\n The Foundation is looking for Muslims who are active in their communities and can show how they want to combat Islamophobia and improve perceptions of Muslims or raise aspirations in British Muslim communities.<\/p>\n Learn more and apply here: https:\/\/azizfoundation.org.uk\/scholarships <\/a><\/p>\n The 2022 application window is 11 Jan – 11 July.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Justice First Fellowship Scheme<\/a>\u00a0was established in 2014 to support the next generation of students committed to public interest and social justice issues who want to pursue a career in social welfare law.<\/p>\n The Scheme has been established by The Legal Education Foundation and is supported by the Esm\u00e9e Fairbairn Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, City Bridge Trust and a number of law firms.<\/p>\n The aim is that the Fellowship Scheme will come to be seen as a route to a career in this important area of law, with Fellows going on to become leaders in their field and important advocates for access to justice and the rule of law.<\/p>\n The Fellowship consists of three parts. To provide:<\/p>\n Positions will be advertised from May. Applications will open in August and close in September (nb:\u00a0 these dates were 2020 dates so do check each year). 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The Law Society’s ‘Diversity Access Scheme’<\/span> <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Kalisher Trust awards – for mature students intending to practice at the Criminal Bar<\/strong><\/u><\/h4>\n
Inderpal Rahal Memorial Trust – women from immigrant\/refugee background<\/strong><\/u><\/h4>\n
Law Society Graham Rushton Award for blind and partially sighted law students\u00a0<\/strong><\/u><\/h4>\n
\nHow do you apply?\u00a0\u00a0<\/u>Contact Kudirat Adeniyi at RNIB on 020 7391 2057 or e-mail\u00a0kudirat.adeniyi@rnib.org.uk<\/a>\u00a0 to request a Graham Rushton Grant application pack in your preferred format.
\nThe deadline for completed applications is usually the end of March. The grant is usually allocated by 31 July.
\nIf you need further information or require this information in large print, Braille or electronic format please call 020 7391 2057 or email\u00a0kudirat.adeniyi@rnib.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h4>\n
The Aziz Foundation Scholarships\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Vocational<\/span><\/h3>\n
Justice First Fellowship<\/strong><\/u><\/h4>\n
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