Today marks the opening of the Law Society’s Diversity Access Scheme (DAS) for its 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 are open from Wednesday 5 February to Sunday 23 March. The application form, guidance and eligibility criteria are available on The Law Society’s website: Diversity Access Scheme | The Law Society