The scholarship aims to make legal education available to individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of their financial circumstances or global location, including students from countries like India.
The scholarship aims to make legal education available to individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of their financial circumstances or global location, including students from countries like India.
The Law Training Centre in the United Kingdom has unveiled its innovative ‘Open To All Scholarship’ initiative.
Launched on Aug. 1, the scholarship aims to make legal education available to individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of their financial circumstances or global location, including students from countries like India.
The overarching objective of the scholarship is to break down the financial barriers that often hinder aspiring legal professionals from diverse backgrounds.
By offering grants of up to £1,600 ($2,043) based on the selected course, the Law Training Centre aspires to provide the means for individuals to pursue a legal education that might otherwise be unattainable.
Notably, the application process has been designed to be straightforward, without fixed deadlines, reflecting the institution’s unwavering commitment to inclusiveness.
“We’ve personally experienced how invasive a lot of scholarship and bursary applications are, which can be discouraging, so we wanted to take a completely different approach,” said Eve Dullabh, co-founder and director of Education at the Law Training Centre in a report from India Today.
The “Open To All Scholarship” presents a global opportunity for learners worldwide, including those residing in India, to engage in remote legal education and qualify to practice law in the UK.
The development comes on the heels of a memorandum of understanding signed between the Bar Council of India, The Bar Council of England and Wales, and the Law Society of England and Wales. The memorandum seeks to enhance collaboration and legal exchange between these entities.
The scholarship encompasses an array of courses, including SQE1 Full Prep, SQE2 Full Prep, CLC Level 4 and 6 Diplomas and Units, CPQ Foundation and Advanced, NALP Level 3 to 7 Diplomas, and the Notarial Academic Training Course.
Eligibility criteria have also been deliberately kept non-intrusive and wide-ranging. The scholarship is open to anyone who requires financial assistance to pursue their chosen course.
Applicants should note that the scholarship is available only to those covering their own tuition fees, excluding individuals sponsored by their employers.
While the initial application does not require documentation, the institution reserves the right to request it at a later stage. Any false information provided may result in the forfeiture of awarded funds, requiring repayment to the Law Training Centre.
The application review process, handled by the Law Training Centre Scholarships Team, focuses on confirming eligibility and ensuring a swift decision-making process. Successful candidates will be presented with discounted fees upon acceptance.
To secure their grant, recipients must make an initial payment within seven days of receiving the “Open To All Scholarship” offer. Failure to meet this deadline may lead to the withdrawal of the scholarship offer.
The remaining course fees can be paid in full or through interest-free installments, with the option of utilizing professional qualification loans via Lendwise.
