postgraduate Postgraduate Course Fees and Funding

The government offers Postgraduate Master’s Loans to assist towards the cost of a higher education course*. You will need to apply to the region in which you reside as each offer slightly different support. Unfortunately, this does not include Scotland as they do not offer postgraduate support to students attending private institutions.

Please note: To be eligible for funding from Student Finance England, you must be studying on an eligible course at a provider registered with the Office for Students (OfS). The University of Law is registered as a provider with the OfS our number is 10039956. Please visit officeforstudents.org.uk for more information.

Student Finance England and Wales

• For courses starting on or after 1 August 2022, loans are available up to £11,836 for students applying through Student Finance England.
• For courses starting on or after 1 August 2023, loans are available up to £12,167 for students applying through Student Finance England.
• Loans are available to students studying their first Master’s degree** - professional certificate or diploma courses are not eligible for the loan.
• Students can decide to use the loan towards fees, maintenance costs or other costs. For repayment terms contact the appropriate award authority.

Whether you qualify will depends on your course, age, nationality or residency status. Further details of eligibility requirements, interest rates, other key terms of the loan and information for students from other areas of the UK are available by visiting:

• Student Finance England
• Student Finance Wales
• Student Finance Northern Ireland

^{*Including Master of Arts (MAs), Master of Laws (LLMs), Master of Sciences (MScs), LPC Master’s or BPC Master’s.}

^{**Students should be attending their first Master's course in order to qualify. Students repeating study or attending a second postgraduate Master’s course will not normally qualify for support.}

Converting to law: How can I fund my courses?

If you’re thinking about converting to law, we know that funding your courses might be a key concern for you. As you can only apply for one Postgraduate Master's Loan, we offer both Master's and non-Master's conversion and vocational courses. See our guide showing the different routes to practise from conversion onwards, including which courses are eligible for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan.

Lendwise is a specialist UK education finance platform focused on postgraduate loans and professional qualifications. Key features of a Lendwise loan:

• Available to all UK-domiciled students
• Borrow up to £100,000 for up to 10 Years
• Fixed interest rate for the term of your loan, personalised to you
• No repayments while in full-time study

How to apply

Existing and prospective students with a valid offer letter can apply online via the Lendwise website. No documents are needed when making the application.

The University of Law will be required to verify your attendance on the course before any funding is released, this will be completed after you have attended registration at The University of Law.

Any loan funds requested for tuition will be released directly to The University of Law to be applied towards your tuition and loans for living costs will be paid directly to you.

Apply for a Lendwise Postgraduate Student Loan ➔

Graduate loans are available from some high street banks. You may apply to borrow from £1,000 up to £15,000.

Loans are subject to status and assessment. Contact your bank for more information of any support they can provide.

Several countries may provide support for their residents to study in the UK at The University of Law. We have listed below the eligibility for Canada but please check with your own home government for any support that may be available.

Canadian Loans

The University of Law is listed as an eligible institution with several of the Canadian Provinces. Please check with your province if The University of Law and your course are listed.

As an international institution, we do not have access to complete any required forms online or via any portal access. You will need to send any Confirmation of Enrolment or Program Information forms you require completing to our Student Finance team on [email protected] for action.

Local Authority Grants

Some authorities provide financial assistance. For further information, contact your local authority.

Charities and Grant-Making Trusts

There are numerous organisations that provide financial support to students. For further information, contact the Education Grants Advisory Service by emailing [email protected].

Funding for Trainee Solicitors

Employer Sponsorship

Some law firms and other employers sponsor their trainees, paying course fees and living expenses. For further information see The Training Contract and Pupillage Handbook or visit lawcareers.net.

Some firms also offer part-time study training contracts (PTS TC) combining part-time study (GDL and/or LPC) with full-time work, half of which can be counted toward the two years required to complete a training contract. For further information visit the Solicitors Regulation Authority website.

Law Society Bursary Scheme

If you have no other funding, you may be able to get a bursary from the Law Society. Applications must be made by April of the year you start your course.

For further information call (0)20 7242 1222, email [email protected] or visit the Solicitors Regulation Authority website.

Funding for Trainee Barristers

Inns of Court Scholarships

Partial funding is available from the Inns of Court for qualifying pupils, law conversion or BPC students. For more information, visit the website of your chosen Inn.

Barristers Chambers

All chambers should award a minimum grant of £12,000 over a one-year pupillage. For further information, see The Pupillages Handbook available from the Bar Standards Board website.

Study Bursaries for LLM Students

Postgrad Solutions Ltd is offering two Global LLM Study Bursaries, each to the value of £500. They are open to both international and UK students, and aim to help students fund their chosen Master of Laws programme.

Further information and details of how to apply ➔

We understand that that course fees are a big investment for students so when someone offers you a discount it can be tempting. However, if you are not paying your fees direct to us you are being scammed and may be the victim of credit card fraud.

These are the things to look out for

• Scammers approaching you saying they can reduce the cost of your fees, offering a discount or a better rate of exchange if you make your fee payments to them.
• They may contact you via WeChat or other social media channels.
• They may pose as a student or representative of the University
• People offering to pay on your behalf or directing you to a website which looks genuine

How to avoid Tuition Fee Fraud

• Only ever pay your feeds directly to The University of Law. 
• Don’t share any of your personal details or login information
• Don’t be pressurised into making payments when made an offer however good the discount may look
• Contact 0800 289 997 (UK) or +44 (0)1483 216 000 (International) if you receive any suspicious contact

We want to ensure no-one falls victim to any of these scams. Our Admissions team are always best placed to advise you of any genuine offers, scholarships and discounts and our Finance team on how to pay your fees.

More Information

Action Fraud - contactable online https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ or by phone 0300 123 2040