Law Society Diversity Access Scheme
The Diversity Access Scheme (DAS) is a unique scholarship programme, designed to address key barriers to the solicitors’ profession faced by those from less advantaged backgrounds
Through the DAS, The Law Society supports talented, aspiring solicitors to pursue their legal education and careers through:
- Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) scholarships
- mentoring
- work experience
The 2022 application period will be open from 23 February to 20 April 2022.
Applications to the Diversity Access Scheme (DAS) 2022 are now open.
Please read the application guidance and eligibility criteria before completing the application form.
Applications will close at midnight on 20 April.
Who can apply
Read the full eligibility criteria for 2022 (PDF 77 KB) and application guidance to see whether you're eligible to apply for a DAS scholarship.
If you have any questions, please check the FAQs below or email diversityaccessscheme@lawsociety.org.uk
How to apply
Applications to the DAS are now open until 20 April. Please use the online form above to submit your application.
Read the application guidance for 2022 (PDF 282 KB)
If you're visually impaired and need assistance accessing the application guidance and eligibility criteria, email Leila at diversityaccessscheme@lawsociety.org.uk.
Work experience and mentoring
As part of the scheme, we offer you the chance to be matched with a professional mentor and to get work experience during your studies.
We’ll help find a placement in a practice area that interests you.
We'll also build formal soft skill support sessions into the DAS next year, including:
- commercial awareness training
- advice on interview technique
- support with training contract applications
The training will be delivered through our careers team and DAS sponsors.