The DLA Piper Global Scholarship is a two-year programme that supports talented law students (Fellows) from developing countries to reach their potential and contribute to the rule of law in their communities.
The DLA Piper Law Scholarship covers full university tuition payment, for the duration of the Scholarship, all costs relating to transport, food, accommodation, visas, and will also provide laptop for selected candidates.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the DLA Piper Law Scholarship, you must:
Be studying law, and in your last to second last year of study in your home country, or
Have completed a Law degree and have been accepted to pursue a Master’s Degree in a related field in your home country
Currently be achieving, or be expected to achieve a first-class degree, or be in the top 10% of your class
Receive a recommendation from your university
Be a citizen of the country you are applying from
Have a good level of spoken and written English as this will ensure you are able to fully participate in the programme.
Benefits
The DLA Piper Global Scholarship benefits include;
Full university tuition payment, for the duration of the Scholarship (two years)
All costs relating to internships which are offered during the Scholarship period (including all transport, food, accommodation, visas, etc.)
Payment for courses and/or events (local, national or international) that benefit professional development
Laptop and/or phone and headphones
High quality internet
Financial support towards relevant study materials (including, text books, subscriptions etc.)
Support towards business attire in preparation of internships
Learning and Development
Access to Rosetta Stone Language Learning Development
Weeklong development course covering the scholarship opportunity, soft skills and the opportunity to meet lawyers and other Fellows
Support to develop clear educational and professional goals
Assistance to write a strong CV,Personal branding and social media presence advice
Professional interview preparation training
Access to online DLA Piper training resources
Internships in DLA Piper office, with commercial and pro bono clients
Leadership Course, delivered in partnership with Said Business School, Oxford University in the UK
Method of Application
Your university academic transcript (evidence of the grades you have achieved at university).
A letter of recommendation from your university (from one of your teachers, Heads of Department of Dean of the Law School).
You will also need to send us a video of yourself, not exceeding 2 minutes, telling us about yourself and why you chose to study law.
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