Scholarship

The Law Society of Scotland Education Foundation: Bursary Award

The Law Society of Scotland Education Foundation (Lawscot Foundation) Original Source
Award

£13,750 - £13,750

Deadline

No deadline

Location

Scotland, United Kingdom

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Lawscot Foundation is committed to supporting talented young people who have the potential to benefit from, and contribute to, the legal profession. The aim is to ensure that, if you have drive and talent, money will not be a barrier to becoming a solicitor in Scotland. The Foundation gives priority to individuals from less-advantaged backgrounds, taking social and economic situation into consideration. The bursary covers each year of the LLB degree and postgraduate Diploma, with awards varying but approximately £2,750 per year, totalling up to £13,750 by completion of qualifications. Being supported by a mentor working in the legal profession is also part of the award. As well as the bursary and mentoring, this is a career development programme where all successful applicants are expected to participate in a programme of career-enhancing events throughout the year.

Duration 48 - 61 mo
Renewable (5yr)

Who Can Apply

Region
Scotland, United Kingdom
Residency
United Kingdom
Project in
United Kingdom
Applicants
individual
Post-degree
Up to 3 years
Priority for
low_income, first_generation

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Review process

All information provided in the application will be considered before a decision is made, with priority given to individuals from less-advantaged backgrounds based on social and economic situation.

Additional benefits

  • mentorship
  • career_services

Restrictions

  • reporting_requirements