Scholarships
Scholarships are a god-send to law students, taking a good chunk out of course tuition fees. Scholarship options will vary depending on the course and learning provider, but here are some general pointers.
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BPTC scholarshipsJos Weale and Becky Kells Jos Weale and Becky Kells
The Bar training Courses (known as the BTC, BPC, BVS, Bar Course) is an expensive part of becoming a barrister, but there are lots of scholarships out there to help you out.
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GDL ScholarshipsHelena Kudiabor Helena Kudiabor
Although the GDL (now PGDL) is no longer a requirement, it still provides a good foundation in law for non-law students. This article will detail some of the financial support available for students interested in the course.
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Inns of Court scholarshipsJos Weale and Becky Kells Jos Weale and Becky Kells
When it comes to funding for aspiring barristers in England and Wales, the Inns of Court Scholarships are probably the most coveted around. Inner Temple, Middle Temple, Lincoln’s Inn and Gray’s Inn have a combined total in excess of £4.5 million per year to award as scholarships for aspiring lawyers.
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LPC ScholarshipsEmily Buckley Emily Buckley
The Legal Practice Course (LPC) is the penultimate stage of compulsory training for aspiring solicitors in England and Wales. Shifting from theoretical legal understanding to practical, hands-on application, the LPC is taken by both LLB and Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) graduates. As a prerequisite to a training contract, the £12,900 to £17,500 price tag may be eye-watering but there are various scholarships available to cover the whole amount or partially fund your fees.
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What is a scholarship?Jos Weale Jos Weale
A scholarship usually takes the form of a financial reward granted to aid the recipient in their studies. They can make up either partial or full coverage of your university tuition fees and sometimes, if the terms of the scholarship allow, can be used to buy books and materials, fund transport or research trips, or even as a contribution towards living costs.