Birmingham Law Society (BLS) is proud to launch its 2025 Diversity and Inclusion Scheme (DIS).
BLS first launched its DIS in 2020 in order to support talented young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and under-represented backgrounds to pursue a career in law. The DIS seeks to address barriers to individuals accessing a career in law and help improve social mobility and diversity in the legal profession by supporting people who face obstacles in pursuing their ambitions in the legal sector.
This year, as we embark on the sixth year of the scheme, BLS is pleased to be partnering with The University of Law, The College of Legal Practice, Higgs LLP and Gateley Legal.
The DIS 2025 seeks to provide successful candidates with financial support in pursuing their Legal Practice Course (LPC) or the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) studies as well as offering real work experience opportunities via vacation scheme placements and meaningful mentoring with our partner firms.
Alice Kinder, Birmingham Law Society Immediate Past President and Chair of the Birmingham Law Society Social Mobility sub-committee said: “I am delighted that the Diversity and Inclusion Scheme is running for a further year. It is fantastic that Birmingham Law Society is continuing to support aspiring lawyers from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their ambitions and make a valuable contribution to our thriving legal community.”
Applications open on 14th April 2025 and close on 30th May 2025. For information, visit our website here.