Access To Law: SQE Exam Fund Scholarship

Applications are now open for the SQE1 January 2027 window only.  This is the final exam window that the SQE Exam Fund will support in this series of funding.

Key dates:

• Applications to be submitted by: 19^th August 2026
• Shortlisted applicants to be notified by: 26^th August 2026
• Requested evidence for consideration to be provided by: 2^nd September 2026
• Decision provided by: 9^th September 2026

Incomplete applications or applications submitted to Law Training Centre outside of the submission date will not be accepted.

The choice to delay a SQE assessment booking or payment to await the outcome of an application is at the applicant’s own risk.  Law Training Centre does not accept any liability for any unavailability of assessment dates or locations.

To be eligible to apply you must meet all of the following criteria:

• You are self-funding the SQE assessment
• You have no/limited access to other means of paying for the SQE assessment (including access to familial loans or financial gifts, access to savings, access to loans)
• You are enrolled on an SQE Preparation course with Law Training Centre
• You are on track to successfully complete the SQE preparation course in advance of the assessment
• You are committed to booking the assessment and completing the assessment in the designated assessment window identified on your application.
• You have exceptional personal circumstances leading to the necessity for financial support
• You are not already qualified as a lawyer in another jurisdiction.

Please note that if your application is shortlisted you will be asked to provide documentation to support your declared circumstances (as applicable).  Please see terms and conditions for more information.

All applications are reviewed and considered by the Law Training Centre Scholarships Team to initially confirm eligibility.

Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria, will have their application reviewed and assessed by our Scholarships Team based on a range of criteria, including:

• Academic achievement evidenced through education to date
• Passion and commitment to qualifying as a Solicitor with the SQE evidenced through personal statement.
• Demonstration of ability to pass the SQE evidenced through progress and achievements on a Law Training Centre SQE Preparation course.

If you would like to apply for the Access to Law: SQE Exam Fund Scholarship, for funding for the SQE1 January 2027 please fill out the form below to download our application form and full terms and conditions. Once you have completed your application form, please return it to [email protected].  Incomplete applications or applications submitted to Law Training Centre outside of the submission date will not be accepted.

The choice to delay a SQE assessment booking or payment to await the outcome of an application is at the applicant’s own risk.  Law Training Centre does not accept any liability for any unavailability of assessment dates or locations.