Diversity Access Scheme
The Law Society Diversity Access Scheme aims to improve social mobility in the legal profession by supporting promising entrants who also face exceptional social, educational, financial or personal obstacles to qualification.
Previous alumni have experienced time in local authority care, resisted coercion into arranged marriage, and battled for access to university and work experience with severe physical disabilities. Whatever their obstacles, all have shown tenacity, courage and commitment to furthering their career.
The Diversity Access Scheme has helped 101 students to date but we want to help more.
Find out more about the scheme, why your support is crucial and how you can help: watch the video.
Applications
Read about the application process
Download 2011/12 scheme applications report (PDF 181kb)
Scheme ambassador
Sandie Okoro, Group Head of Legal, Baring Asset Management Limited.
Supporters
The scheme also receives the generous support of the following institutions:
- Aberystwyth University Department of Law and Criminology
- Cardiff Law School
- The City Law School
- De Montfort University School of Law
- Kaplan Law School
- Mayer Brown
- Northumbria University
- Nottingham Law School, Nottingham Trent University
- Russell Cooke
- Swansea University
- University of Wolverhampton School of Law
- University of Westminster
More information
Find out more about the scheme and how you can support it:
2010 students receiving their awards from Linda Lee, Law Society President.
Sponsors
The scheme is sponsored by:
'Words cannot begin to explain how grateful I am. The scheme has provided me with a life changing opportunity. In the past, I have faced many obstacles including domestic violence, school exclusion and homelessness. This award has given me the freedom to fulfil my potential and removed the social and financial restraints inherent within my background.' |
'I have been afforded opportunity to pursue my dream to become a solicitor. Having recognised my efforts and potential, the Law Society has given me a chance to further my legal education and to prove that the legal profession in England is not hereditary; something I could not have achieved without their funding and support.' | 'The award made by the Law society, to me, is much more than financing that allows me to continue my studies. It is not just finance. It shows that the Law Society believes in me, and believes that people with autism can rise above the limits placed upon them by many people. It shows that the Law Society believes that the truly august profession of law is not forbidden to us.' |
DAS awardees 2011 |
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