The DLA Piper Global Scholarships Programme 2025 is a prestigious initiative designed to support outstanding law students from developing countries.
Each year the scholarship sponsors up to 50 students, called Fellows, based throughout Africa, South and West Asia, the South Pacific, and Latin America.
Established to foster the next generation of legal leaders, the program provides comprehensive support, including full tuition, mentoring, internships, training, and career preparation. The goal is to help these students reach their full potential and contribute to the rule of law in their communities.
Scholarship Summary
Host Institution: Various universities in developing countries
Duration: Two years
Study Level: Undergraduate and postgraduate law students
Study Fields: Law and related fields
Application Deadline: December 20 2024
Funding Coverage: Full tuition, mentoring, internships, training, career preparation, and a global alumni network
Scholarship Benefits and Coverage
1). Financial Support
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)
2). Engagement
Regular mentoring session with high quality mentors from DLA Piper network
Regular meetings with the Scholarships Management team focused on personal and professional development
Peer and professional networking opportunities
Advice and support to access post graduate scholarships offered by third parties and continued learning opportunities
3). Learning and development
Access to Rosetta Stone Language Learning Development
Week long development course covering the scholarship ñopportunity, 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
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the 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, and
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 (No IELTS required )
Application Procedure
Before starting your application, prepare the following:
A letter of recommendation from the Dean Head of your law School, or Tutor
Ssupporting personal statement which describes why you chose to study law, and what you want to achieve in your career (up to 500 words)
Applications should be submitted to DLA Piper via the online application form, you will receive a link to the application form from your university.
🗓️ Application Deadline: December 20, 2024
ℹ️ For further and detailed information, download the following PDF documents:
ℹ️ Visit the Official website of the DLA Piper Global Scholarships Programme 2025 below:
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