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Bar Course Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students undertaking the Bar Course whether it is a full time, part time or two part course.
In 2024, the Inn awarded over £1.2 million in Bar Course Scholarships.
When determining when you should apply, please bear in mind the following information, dependant on the length of course you intend to study.
| Full Time Course | Part Time Course | Two Part Course* |
The application cycle (from written application through to interview) must be completed in the academic year before the academic year in which your course will start. If successful, the scholarship would be paid in one instalment at the start of your course. For courses starting in January, the above timing still applies. | The application cycle (from written application through to interview) must be completed either in the academic year before the academic year in which your course will start or in the academic year of the first year of your course. If successful, the scholarship would be paid either in two equal instalments at the start of each year or in full at the start of your second year on the course. | *Currently only relates to the Inns of Court College of Advocacy The application cycle (from written application through to interview) must be completed in the academic year before either the academic year in which Part 1 of your course will start or the academic year in which Part 2 of your course will start. If successful, the scholarship would be paid either in two equal instalments at the start of each Part or in full when you start Part 2. |
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The Bar Course Scholarship deadline is always the first Friday of November and the application cycle lasts until April, with awards being announced in May.
Applications are OPEN
| Bar Course scholarship applications open | 22nd September 2025 |
| Closing date for applications | 16:00 PM on 7th November 2025 |
| References | 16:00 PM on 21st November 2025 |
| Interviews | 8th, 9th & 10th April 2026 |
| Results | 4 weeks after interviews |
GDL Scholarships
Scholarships are available for students undertaking a GDL or equivalent course.
In 2024, the Inn awarded just under £175,000 for GDL Scholarships.
When determining when you should apply, please bear in mind the following information, dependant on the length of course you intend to study.
| Full Time Course | Part Time Course |
The application cycle (from written application through to interview) must be completed in the academic year before the academic year in which your course will start. If successful, the scholarship would be paid in one instalment at the start of your course. For courses starting in January, the above timing still applies. | The application cycle (from written application through to interview) must be completed either in the academic year before the academic year in which your course will start or in the academic year of the first year of your course. If successful, the scholarship would be paid either in two equal instalments at the start of each year or in full at the start of your second year on the course. |
The GDL Scholarship deadline is always the first Friday of May and the application cycle lasts until summer, with awards usually being announced the end of July.
Applications are CLOSED
| GDL scholarship applications open | 9 March 2026 |
| Closing date for applications | 16:00 PM on 1 May 2026 |
| References deadline | 16:00 PM on 22 May 2026 |
| Interviews | 25 & 26 June 2026 |
| Results | 4 weeks after interviews |