Funding
A legal education can be expensive, but there is funding out there if you know where to look. We’ve collected together a bunch of articles to help you work out how to fund all those law courses.
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Do law firms pay for the GDL?Helena Kudiabor Helena Kudiabor
If you are interested in becoming a lawyer but did not study law at undergraduate level, you will probably be aware that you have to take the GDL in order to qualify. You will probably also be aware that most courses cost over £10,000, not including additional expenses such as living costs and the LPC. However, many law firms offer to sponsor your GDL providing you meet certain conditions:
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Funding the BPTCBecky Kells Becky Kells
The BPTC is essential for aspiring barristers—but it's also expensive. Here are your funding options.
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Funding the GDLJos Weale Jos Weale
The GDL doesn't come cheap—nor is it eligible for the Student Finance graduate loan. So, where exactly are you supposed to get the money from? Fear not—we'll talk you through it.
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Funding the Graduate LLBEmily Buckley Emily Buckley
The Graduate LLB is ideal for non-law degree holders who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) at the University of Law (ULaw) and want to convert it into a Qualifying Law Degree (LLB). It’ll give you a second degree recognised by the Solicitors Regulatory Association (SRA) relatively quickly and economically, but it still isn’t cheap. So, how can you finance it?
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Funding the LLMEmily Buckley Emily Buckley
A Master of Laws (LLM) is the perfect qualification for graduates of any subject looking to jump into the world of law. Whether you want to study out of academic curiosity, or as a stepping stone to your career aspirations, the flexibility of the course provides something for everyone.
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Funding the LPCLauren Bowes Lauren Bowes
Unlike your undergraduate degree, the government doesn't have a loan system in place to hand money to you on a plate. You're probably already well aware that law study doesn't come cheap, but there are a lot of options out there.
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Funding the SQEEmily Buckley Emily Buckley
Qualifying as a solicitor is changing. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has launched its Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE): a new route for budding lawyers that will eventually replace the current Legal Practice Course (LPC). It’s cheaper than the LPC, but is still thousands of pounds. How can you finance it?
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The LPC: worth the investment?Sarah Green Sarah Green
There is no doubt that the LPC is hard work. As the mandatory vocational course which you will need to complete before you can start a training contract, it’s going to take a lot of dedication. But is it really worth spending all that money?