How to fund legal education?

This episode looks at the nuts and bolts of how to fund your legal education. Fran from the ReImagineLaw team is joined by two experts in the field from BPP; Hilary Chadwick and Vicky Walden.

Show Notes

It is no secret that studying Law can be expensive.  This episode explores all the ways that you can look for support and assistance to help pay for your studies.  

Hilary Chadwick and Vicky Walden from BPP take an in-depth look at the options available for undergraduate Law courses, apprenticeships and post graduate studies.  They share their tips and tricks and outline the breadth of funding available for both the barristers and solicitors arms of the profession.  

We always encourage listeners to undertake practical actions after listening to the episode. 

-       Look at the BPP employability webinars which are freely available to all.  You can find out more about the schedule by emailing [e-mail]. 

-       Look at the Student Loans Company website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/student-loans-company

Useful resources

-       Scholarships from the Inns of Court: https://www.lawcareers.net/Barristers/Inns-of-Court-Scholarships 

-       The Law Society Diversity Access Scheme: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/campaigns/diversity-access-scheme 

-       Aspiring Solicitors: https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/ 

What is Reimagine Law?

A podcast about legal education to help students navigate an increasingly complex set of career path choices, and build the mind-set of being a life-long learner. We're here to promote innovative education, and diverse workforces by democratising access to career advice from both experts and current students alike.