The technology grant is available to those who need support accessing technology. We will consider all reasonable requests for any form of technology, whether that is a laptop, a WiFi connection or any other devices or accessories. Please note, when laptops or tablets are requested, we will provide a model and make decided by the firm. Where appropriate, we may award a sum which covers all or part of the purchase, depending on the request.
The Macfarlanes Bursary
Financial support to help talented students access and succeed in legal careers
We provide three types of grant
Technology grant
Support with essential technology such as laptops, WiFi or accessories.
Accommodation grant
Arranged accommodation or a fixed payment to help cover London accommodation during our First Year Insight Scheme, Vacation Scheme, Legal Academy or upReach Professional Experience Week.
Work attire grant
Financial support to help cover the cost of work attire for participants on our schemes.
Technology grant
The technology grant opens once a year, usually around the first semester of the academic year. This year the technology grant will be open from Monday 21 September - Friday 23 October.
Who is eligible for the technology grant?
Any person currently enrolled, or with a place confirmed, on an undergraduate course at any UK university.
How can I apply for the technology grant?
To apply, please complete our application form. On the application form, you will be asked to outline what your technology needs are and how access to this technology will support your journey towards a career in law.
Accommodation grant
We provide arranged accommodation or a fixed payment to help cover some or all of the cost of accommodation in London, so that students who live outside London are still able to access our schemes.
Who is eligible for the accommodation grant?
Participants on our First Year Insight Scheme, Vacation Scheme, Legal Academy or upReach Professional Experience Week that fit our social mobility and geographic criteria.
How can I apply for the accommodation grant?
Eligible participants will be contacted directly by our Early Careers team during the onboarding processes for our schemes.
Work attire grant
We provide financial support to help cover the cost of work attire for participants on our schemes.
Who is eligible for the work attire grant?
Participants on our First Year Insight Scheme, Vacation Scheme, Legal Academy or upReach Professional Experience Week that fit our social mobility criteria.
How can I apply for the work attire grant?
Eligible participants will be contacted directly by our Early Careers team during the onboarding processes for our schemes.
Early Careers FAQs
Clear answers to the most common questions about our schemes, applications and training.