GDL Scholarships
Students can apply for scholarships to support them during their GDL year
Bar Course Scholarships
Find out about scholarships that could support you during the Vocational Component
Disability Awards
Up to £15,000 is available annually to assist students or pupils who have a disability
Pupillage Awards
The Inner Temple offer a small number of scholarships for those with a minimally funded pupillage
Further Information
Can I apply for a scholarship to more than one Inn?
No.
Do I need to join before applying for a scholarship?
No, you don’t need to join the Inn before applying for a scholarship. You will need to join the Inn before we will pay you an award.
Can I apply as a part-time student?
Yes.
What is an Exhibition Scholarship?
The Exhibition Scholarships make up the majority of the awards we have on offer. You can be considered for these if you do not fill in a financial statement but if you are successful any award you win would be at the minimum level of funding.
Should I apply for an award and fill out a financial statement even if I am not in great financial need?
Yes. Our awards are made on a combination of merit and need criteria. It is worth applying for an award and filling in the financial statement even if you don’t think you have any financial need. The financial statement will generally influence the size of your award, not whether you win one or not. If you don’t fill in a financial statement we have to assume that you have adequate funding in place and as such any award you won would be at the minimum level.
Will filling in the financial statement affect my chances of winning an award?
No. The financial statement will generally influence the size of your award, not whether you win one or not.
Will the Inner Temple contact my referees?
No, it is your responsibility to forward the referees’ letter to your referees and to ensure that the references are sent to us by the closing date.
How will I find out if I have been selected for interview?
In the last round of applications, the Inner Temple interviewed every applicant. It is the Inn’s intention, numbers permitting, to continue to offer interviews to all candidates that apply for any award.
Are any other sources of financial assistance available?
The Inn’s available funds are all awarded in the form of scholarships. The Bar Council maintains a list of other available funding here.