All students can obviously consider the option of a preferential bank loan for professional studies, which most high street banks provide. There is also a career development loan operated by the Department of Employment with information available from any Job Centre. There are some grant-making trusts and charities which may offer financial assistance to those seeking to qualify as a lawyer. The best place to find a full list of these bodies is in the reference section of a local library. Money to Study, The Directory of Grant Making Trusts, The Grants Register, The Guide to Grants for Individuals in Need and The Charities Digest.
Many law firms offer financial help.
Sponsorship is sometimes, though rarely, available from other bodies which take on trainee solicitors.