Looking to finance the LPC? Law Society's Diversity Access Scheme opens on 2 February 2015

Please see below details of the Law Society Diversity Access scheme which could help you finance the LPC.

 Applications open on Monday 2 February 2015 and close on Monday 13 April 2015.

Dear Student

I am writing to tell you about the Law Society's 'Diversity Access Scheme' (DAS) and how it could help you to finance your LPC.

What is the DAS?

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:

·        Finance:  funding for up to the full cost of your LPC fees.

·        Professional contacts: a professional mentor to help with queries relating to a future career in law.

 

·        Opportunities to gain work experience: work experience placements, brokered through the Law Society.

 

This year, we will also be offering a DAS PLUS award, which will provide LPC funding plus 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.

 

Who should apply?

We encourage applications from graduates and those in their final year of a law degree, including mature students.

 

The DAS 2015 application round is for those who wish to start a full-time or part-time LPC either in September 2015 or January 2016.

 

Application criteria

You have to fulfil certain criteria to be eligible for the DAS. Please see website below for details.

How many awards are available?

Up to 10 standard DAS scholarships will be available this year, plus one DAS PLUS award.

 

When do applications open?

Applications will be open from midday on 2 February 2015 and close at midday on 13 April 2015. The application form and guidance will be available to download from our website on 2 February.

 

Further information

If you would like to find out more about the DAS, including information about past students and their experience of DAS then please:

 

·        Visit our DAS webpage:  www.lawsociety.org.uk/das

·     Email:  diversityaccessscheme@lawsociety.org.uk

·        Follow us on Twitter:@LSCREDI

 

Best wishes with your studies,

 

The Law Society

 

Diversity Access Scheme

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