Applications are now open for the 2025 DLA Piper’s Global Scholarships Programme, a fantastic opportunity for exceptional law students from developing countries. This fully funded, two-year scholarship aims to support future legal professionals by providing practical learning experiences that enrich their education and help them make meaningful contributions to the rule of law in their home countries and beyond.
Unlike a recruitment programme, this scholarship focuses on developing students’ skills, boosting their confidence, and guiding them towards achieving their educational and professional aspirations, whether in commercial law or public service.
2025 DLA Piper’s Global Scholarships Programme: Programme Overview
The 2025 DLA Piper Global Scholarships Programme is designed for undergraduate law students in their second-to-last year and postgraduate law students pursuing a two-year Master’s degree in law or a related field. To qualify, applicants must be studying in their home country, which must be one of the countries covered by this programme.
This scholarship offers support to high-achieving law students who might not have access to mentorship, internships, and financial aid. It is a great opportunity for those looking to grow their skills, expand their networks, and gain valuable experiences in the legal field.
Application Deadline: December 20, 2024
What the Programme Offers
The programme provides a wide range of benefits to help Fellows (scholarship recipients) succeed during their university years and smoothly transition into further education or their careers.
Eligibility Criteria for 2025 DLA Piper’s Global Scholarships Programme
To be eligible for the 2025 DLA Piper’s Global Scholarships Programme for talented law students, you must:
- Be an undergraduate law student in your penultimate year or a law graduate accepted into a Master’s programme in your home country.
- Be achieving, or expected to achieve, a first-class degree or rank in the top 10% of your class.
- Have a recommendation letter from your university.
- Be a citizen of the country where you are studying.
- Have strong spoken and written English skills to fully participate in the programme.
Required Documents for Application
As part of your application, you will need to submit the following documents (in Microsoft Word or PDF format):
- Your latest university academic transcript.
- A recommendation letter from a professor, Head of Department, or Dean of your Law School.
- A short video (maximum of 2 minutes) introducing yourself and explaining why you chose to study law.
Financial Support and Benefits
This fully funded scholarship covers:
- Full tuition fees for two years.
- All expenses related to internships, including travel, food, accommodation, and visa costs.
- Support for professional development courses and events.
- A laptop, phone, headphones, and high-speed internet access.
- Financial support for study materials like textbooks and subscriptions.
- Assistance with purchasing business attire for internships.
Learning and Development Opportunities
In addition to financial support, Fellows receive exclusive learning and development benefits, such as:
- Access to Rosetta Stone language learning tools.
- A week-long development course focused on soft skills, networking, and meeting other Fellows and legal professionals.
- Career guidance to set clear educational and professional goals.
- Support for crafting an impressive CV.
- Personal branding and social media tips.
- Professional interview preparation training.
- Access to DLA Piper’s online training resources.
- Opportunities for internships with DLA Piper offices and clients, both commercial and pro bono.
- A leadership course delivered in collaboration with the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, UK.
Also Read: Fully Funded 2025 Qatar Airways National Scholarship Program
How to Apply For 2025 DLA Piper’s Global Scholarships Programme
- Interested applicants should contact: Mthusi Morebodi, Global Scholarship Programme Manager at mthusi.morebodi@dlapiper.com or
- Claire Donse, Partner and International Head of Pro Bono at claire.donse@dlapiper.com
For full details and to apply, visit the Official Webpage of the DLA Piper’s Global Scholarships Programme.
This is an exceptional opportunity for aspiring law students to gain invaluable experiences and support to shape their legal careers.
