Scholarships
We offer a wide variety of scholarships to those we believe are particularly strong candidates. There are 11 GDL scholarships for which those who have accepted by 1 June 2012 will be invited to apply.
GDL Pro Bono Scholarship
- Number available: one
- Fee reduction: 50%
Awarded to the person who can demonstrate a proven track record in organising and leading effective pro bono or other voluntary (either legal or non-legal) activity.
GDL Scholarship
- Number available: ten
- Fee reduction: £1,500
Awarded to those who demonstrate a particularly strong potential for succeeding in the legal profession.
Sponsorship by Law Firms
Our key aim at Kaplan Law School is to support your careers aspiration from the moment you accept a place. This means that you can work with our Careers Team before you enrol with us to obtain a training contract. If you do so successfully, many law firms will sponsor your course fees, as well as provide a maintenance grant to cover your living expenses before you start with them as a trainee.
Local Authority Grants
Your local authority will be able to provide you with details of mandatory and discretionary award policies. This will include courses which the authority considers suitable for the purposes of financial support. The Graduate Diploma in Law is categorised as a discretionary award. These awards are limited, and you should check with your local authority when to apply. The authority will decide whether you qualify for an award, using a series of criteria established by the officers and elected members. The Department for Children, Schools and Families also publishes information about funding on the Directgov website.
High Street Banks
Major high street banks are a popular source of finance for those considering a career in law. A number of these banks offer special schemes for the GDL course, with lower interest rates than normal and delayed repayment arrangements.