DLA Piper’s Global Scholarships Programme is for talented students who are studying Law or have completed a Law degree and are undertaking a master’s course in their home country. This two-year Scholarship includes payment of tuition fees (in home countries), mentoring, internships, online and in-person learning and development opportunities, and the chance to build peer and professional networks.
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When is the Application Deadline:
Not specified.
(Applications are currently open; applicants should apply early.)
Tell Me About The Award:
The DLA Piper Global Scholarship Program is a fully funded two-year initiative designed to support outstanding law students from developing countries. The programme aims to empower future legal leaders who will contribute to the rule of law and justice in their communities. Selected scholars (“Fellows”) receive full tuition funding, internships, mentoring, professional development training, and global networking opportunities. The scholarship is not a recruitment tool but a development-focused programme that helps students grow academically, professionally, and personally.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
- Law (LLB)
- Master’s-level law-related programmes (LLM or related fields)
- Any legal specialisation studied in the applicant’s home country
Type:
Fully Funded Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholarship (Two-Year Fellowship).
Who can Apply?
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be studying law in their last or second-to-last year in their home country; OR
- Have completed a Law degree and been accepted into a Master’s programme in a law-related field in their home country
- Be achieving or expected to achieve a first-class degree or be in the top 10% of their class
- Provide a university recommendation
- Be a citizen of the country they are applying from
- Have a strong command of spoken and written English
How are Applicants Selected?
Selection is based on:
- Strong academic performance
- Quality of the recommendation letter
- Commitment to legal studies and community impact
- A compelling 2-minute introduction video
- Demonstrated potential for leadership in the legal sector
Applicants must upload supporting documents and submit a video explaining their motivations and background.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Open to students from all countries, especially:
- Africa
- South and West Asia
- Latin America
- The South Pacific
(Regions where DLA Piper currently supports scholars.)
Where will the Award be Taken?
- Scholars study at universities in their home countries
- Internships and workshops occur locally, regionally, or internationally
- Includes virtual and in-person learning experiences with DLA Piper global teams
How Many Awards?
- Up to 50 Fellows are selected each cycle
- Current programme has 50 Fellows from 14 countries
What is the Benefit of the Award?
Full Financial Support:
- Full tuition payment for two years
- All internship-related costs: travel, food, accommodation, visas
- Laptop, phone, headphones
- High-quality internet access
- Study materials (textbooks, subscriptions, academic tools)
- Support for business attire for internships
Professional Training & Development:
- Rosetta Stone language development
- A week-long global development course
- CV and personal branding support
- Interview preparation training
- Mentoring by senior legal professionals
- Leadership course delivered in partnership with Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
- Internships with DLA Piper offices and partner organisations
- Access to online training resources
- Membership in the global alumni network
How Long Will the Award Last?
Two years, covering:
- Tuition support throughout
- Continuous learning and development
- Internship opportunities
- Ongoing mentorship and networking
How to Apply:
- Visit the official DLA Piper Global Scholarship webpage.
- Prepare the required documents:
- University transcript
- Letter of recommendation (from professor, dean, HoD)
- Record a video (max 2 minutes) explaining:
- Who you are
- Why did you choose to study law
- Upload all documents as Word or PDF files.
- Submit your application online via the official portal.
