Financial Support
& Work Schemes

Find financial support and work schemes for aspiring solicitors and SQE candidates, including scholarships, bursaries, grants, and work placements for your legal career. If you're aware of a scheme that isn't listed, please email us at info@fqps.co.uk

Support for Aspiring Solicitors to work and qualify.

Explore schemes offering financial support and career opportunities for aspiring solicitors dedicated to social welfare law and working with disadvantaged communities.
These programs provide scholarships, mentoring, and financial aid to help you qualify and advance in socially conscious legal areas, promoting access to justice for all.

Justice First Fellowship
Justice First Fellowship
Offers paid training contracts and fellowships to advance careers in social justice law.
Eligibility: Aspiring solicitors with a passion for social justice.
How to Apply: Apply through the Justice First Fellowship website with supporting documents.
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Solicitors Social Welfare Fund
Solicitors Social Welfare Fund
Provides financial assistance to aspiring solicitors working in social welfare law.
Eligibility: Individuals committed to social welfare law.
How to Apply: Submit an application detailing financial need and commitment to social welfare law.
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Financial Assistance Schemes for Aspiring Solicitors Facing Financial Barriers

These programs offer scholarships, grants, and other financial support to help you achieve your legal career goals without financial constraints. Explore these opportunities to ensure your success in the legal profession.

Inderpal Rahal Memorial Trust
Inderpal Rahal Memorial Trust
Provides financial support to women facing hardship during their legal education.
Eligibility: Women in legal education experiencing financial difficulties.
How to Apply: Submit a detailed application describing financial need and educational goals.
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Diversity and Inclusion Schemes

Explore diversity and inclusion schemes designed to overcome barriers faced by aspiring solicitors from less advantaged backgrounds. These programs aim to create a more socio-economically diverse legal profession by offering support, mentorship, and financial aid. Discover opportunities that will help you achieve your legal career goals and promote a more inclusive legal industry.

Aspiring Solicitors Foundation
Aspiring Solicitors Foundation
Focuses on removing financial barriers for aspiring solicitors through grants and scholarships.
Eligibility: Aspiring solicitors facing financial challenges.
How to Apply: Complete an application form on the ASF website.
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STRIVE
STRIVE
Supports students in their training contract applications through mentoring and resources.
Eligibility: Aspiring solicitors needing assistance with training contract applications.
How to Apply: Register on the STRIVE Talent website.
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Aspiring Solicitors
Aspiring Solicitors
Aims to remove barriers for under-represented groups entering the legal profession.
Eligibility: Under-represented groups aspiring to join the legal field.
How to Apply: Apply through the Aspiring Solicitors website.
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Diversity and Access Scheme
Diversity and Access Scheme
Provides scholarships to address barriers faced by individuals from less advantaged backgrounds.
Eligibility: Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing a career in law.
How to Apply: Apply through the Law Society's Diversity Access Scheme page.
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PRIME Commitment
PRIME Commitment
Offers work experience opportunities to improve access and diversity in the legal profession.
Eligibility: Students from underprivileged backgrounds.
How to Apply: Apply for work experience placements through the PRIME website.
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Available Assistance for Aspiring Solicitors

Whether you need financial help to complete your studies or support to work with disadvantaged communities in social justice areas of law, there is targeted assistance available. These programs offer various forms of aid, including

Scholarships: Financial awards to support your legal education.
Mentoring: Guidance from experienced professionals in the field.
Financial Support: Grants and bursaries to alleviate financial burdens.
Support for Women: Financial and professional aid for women entering the legal profession.
Support in Social Welfare Law
: Assistance for those passionate about social justice and human rights.

FQPS Commitment to Future Generations

At FQPS, we are dedicated to supporting the next generation of legal professionals. We collaborate with partners and associations to create and expand financial assistance schemes.

Our goal is to invest in aspiring solicitors, especially those facing financial and socio-economic barriers, by providing scholarships, mentoring programs, and other resources.

FQPS is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive legal profession, ensuring that all talented individuals have the opportunity to succeed regardless of their background.

If you're aware of a scheme that isn't listed, please email us at info@fqps.co.uk

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