Law Society of Scotland Educational Foundation
Law Society of Scotland Educational Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, based in City of Edinburgh.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC046547
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31)
- £125,917
- Website
- www.lawscotfoundation.org.uk
What the charity does
The purposes of the SCIO are to provide bursaries to new law students studying for their Scots law degree and/or Diploma in Professional Legal Practice who would benefit from financial support to help fund student fees and associated costs. we also promote and develop the education of law students receiving bursaries from the SCIO by establishing and operating a mentoring scheme, linking bursary recipients with experienced Scottish solicitors in order to offer bursary recipients guidance, advice, support and encouragement. we run events throughout the year for students on essential skills. we…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Law Society of Scotland Educational Foundation a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Law Society of Scotland Educational Foundation is a registered charity (number SC046547) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Law Society of Scotland Educational Foundation do?
- The purposes of the SCIO are to provide bursaries to new law students studying for their Scots law degree and/or Diploma in Professional Legal Practice who would benefit from financial support to help fund student fees and associated costs. we also promote and develop the education of law students receiving bursaries from the SCIO by establishing and operating a mentoring scheme, linking bursary recipients with experienced Scottish solicitors in order to offer bursary recipients guidance, advice, support and encouragement. we run events throughout the year for students on essential skills. we…
- How can I donate to Law Society of Scotland Educational Foundation?
- Law Society of Scotland Educational Foundation's website is http://www.lawscotfoundation.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.