That the Parliament congratulates Arisha Asghar, who is a third-year law student at the University of Strathclyde and resident of Glasgow, on being awarded the prestigious Pinsent Masons Law Scholarship following a highly competitive national selection process involving candidates from across the UK; notes that the scholarship provides financial support, mentoring and professional development opportunities designed to support talented students from underrepresented backgrounds in pursuing careers in the legal profession; recognises Arisha's hard work, dedication and academic achievement in achieving this award; commends the role of initiatives such as the Pinsent Masons Scholarship Programme in widening access to the legal profession, and wishes Arisha every success in the remainder of her studies and with her future legal career.
Supported by: Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Bob Doris, Monica Lennon, Paul Sweeney