Recruiting new Trustees now!

We are looking to appoint committed individuals as volunteer trustees to sit on the Board of the Lawscot Foundation. The Board is responsible for the overall governance, monitoring and strategic direction of the charity. We require dynamic and motivated people...

Lawscot Foundation applications open with uplift in financial support

Applications have opened for this year’s round of Lawscot Foundation scholarships for Scots law students from less-advantaged backgrounds, with an uplift in the financial support provided to recipients throughout their legal education.

Lawscot Foundation graduates inspire £6,500 dinner donations boost

The inspiring achievements of two Lawscot Foundation students have helped raise more than £6,500 for the charity at the Law Society of Scotland’s annual dinner. It’s one of the most successful single fundraising events for the charity in its history,...

The Lawscot Foundation – helping make the world my oyster

Demi Scorfield shares the story of her transformation from first year university student to trainee in waiting, and the huge role the Lawscot Foundation has played in helping her make her career dreams reality.

Addleshaw Goddard offers fresh support for Lawscot Foundation students

The Lawscot Foundation has praised law firm Addleshaw Goddard for renewing its support for students from less-advantaged backgrounds to join its placement scheme and progress towards a solicitor traineeship.

Westcor International signs up as Lawscot Foundation sponsor

Title insurance company provider Westcor International has given its support to less-advantaged Scottish law students by becoming a Lawscot Foundation sponsor.