Law Society Diversity Access Scheme open for applications

Today marks the opening of the Law Society’s Diversity Access Scheme (DAS) for our 2025 round of applications. The DAS scheme is a scholarship with a difference, and provides awardees with:

  • Finance: up to the full cost of funding the final stage of their legal education (LPC fees or SQE preparation course and exam fees)
  • Mentoring: A professional mentor to help them with questions about starting a career in law
  • Work experience: High quality placements brokered through the Law Society

Applications will be open from Wednesday 5 February to Sunday 23 March. The application form, guidance and eligibility criteria will be available on our website: Diversity Access Scheme | The Law Society