Law - LLM

As a University of Glasgow student you’re already improving your chances of getting a foot on the career ladder you want - most of our new graduates either start work or go onto further study within a year. By studying for a postgraduate taught degree you will expand your skills, knowledge and experience for your future career. Opportunities span full-time, part-time and distance learning, allowing you the opportunity to learn from our world-leading scholars.

Value of Scholarship(s)

A reduction of 10% in the fee for postgraduate taught programmes

Eligibility

Glasgow Graduates’ Scholarships are available to all Alumni of the University of Glasgow (including Junior Year Abroad and Exchange Students) who wish to continue with Postgraduate studies. The scholarships are open to students who are fully self-funded and students can only be in receipt of one scholarship at a time. Part-time scholarships will be valid for the expected length of the programme.* This offer excludes continuing professional development (CPD) courses, all clinical courses and the Diploma in Legal Practice

Application Procedure

rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

Further Information

http://www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships/homeandeuscholarships/postgraduatetaught/#d.en.112327

Founded in 1919 and re-established in 1958, the Anglo-Spanish Society, a UK registered charity, is a non-profit organisation managed by an elected Executive Council with the support of Trustees. Its objectives are to promote friendship and understanding between the peoples of Britain and Spain through the knowledge of each other’s customs, institutions, history and way of life. The Society is proud to be able to provide a number of grants to support university students (undergraduate and postgraduates ), whose studies or research projects are related to the bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and Spain, in any area of academic interestGrants can include allowances for research materials, travel, academic fees and, where appropriate, accommodation. Each grant will be of the order of £3,000, with a likely maximum of £4,500 in special cases.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£3,000

Eligibility

Applicants must be United Kingdom or Spanish nationals who have been accepted at the University of their choice and are either at their final year of undergraduate level or postgraduate level; or mature students seeking to extend their qualifications. Successful applicants will be asked to submit a short article on their research and experiences for publication in the Society’s Quarterly Review.

Application Procedure

Applications - either direct or via an academic sponsor - should be made to the Grants Secretary of the Society info@anglospanishsociety.org and are to include:1.a covering letter - including a brief outline of the proposed course/project and
2.an up-to-date CV, giving full academic and personal details, with particular reference to items 1, 3 and 5 of the Grants Policy.
Contact Details:
Events and Grants Secretary - Anglo-Spanish Society
Tel.: 07903 801 576
Email: info@anglospanishsociety.org

Further Information

http://www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships/homeandeuscholarships/postgraduatetaught/#d.en.134254

Career Development Loans are available through a partnership arrangement between the Employment Department and four banks: Barclays, the Clydesdale, the Co-Operative and the Royal Bank of Scotland. Loans are available for vocational courses lasting up to one year.

Value of Scholarship(s)

various

Eligibility

Career Development Loans are available through a partnership arrangement between the Employment Department and four banks: Barclays, the Clydesdale, the Co-Operative and the Royal Bank of Scotland. Loans are available for vocational courses lasting up to one year.

Application Procedure

Career Development Loans
FREEPOST
Newcastle upon Tyne X
NE85 1BRTel: 0800 585 505

Further Information

http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk

The Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland have awarded the University of Glasgow with 8 bursaries for academic session 2012-13

Value of Scholarship(s)

£3750

Eligibility

Applicants must be Scottish by birth, descent (at least one parent born in Scotland) or have been continuously resident in Scotland for a period of at least three years for the purpose of secondary or tertiary education. Bursaries are awarded for Postgraduate taught studies on the basis of overall assessment of merit of the candidate, including financial circumstances. While the most promising candidates will normally have a first-class honours degree or equivalent, this is not essential.

Application Procedure

Submit a personal statement to rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk.
The personal statement should be no longer than 500 words and should state how applicants qualify for the bursary and how they would benefit from the award.Deadline: 31 July 2012

A member of staff of a Scottish university must nominate applicants. The Trust also administers a small number of Caledonian Research Foundation Scholarships under similar regulations. Nomination forms are available from the Carnegie Trust.

Value of Scholarship(s)

various

Eligibility

The Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland awards a small number of research scholarships to graduates of Scottish Universities who achieve first-class Honours.

Application Procedure

The Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland
Andrew Carnegie House
Pittencrieff Street
Dunfermline
Fife
KY12 8AW Tel: 01383 724990
Fax: 01383 749799
E-mail: jgray@carnegie-trust.org

Further Information

http://www.carnegie-trust.org

Awards of varying value are available from this Trust to students who
either:
intend to enter the University of Glasgow or the University of Strathclyde for the first time in September 2011
or:
are first class honours graduates of either University proceeding to second or higher degree study in 2011.

Value of Scholarship(s)

various

Eligibility

Eligibility for these awards is limited by the terms and conditions prescribed by the Trust’s benefactor.

Application Procedure

The completed application form should be sent to:Kidstons & Co
Solicitors
1 Royal Bank Place
Buchanan Street
Glasgow
G1 3AA

Further Information

http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/senateoffice/prizes/clarkmileendtrustawards/#d.en.107550

The IMRCEES offers you the unique opportunity to combine a year of study in Glasgow in the UK with a year studying overseas (in English) at one of our renowned partner institutions and leads to the award of a double degree. It is recognised by the European Commission as an Erasmus Mundus Masters Course. Graduates of the programme will be equipped with the skills to address the myriad of socio-economic and political/security challenges of the 21st century in Russia, Central and Eastern Europe and its near/abroad neighbourhood.Value: There are two different forms of scholarships, Category A (non-European applicants) and Category B (European applicants). The scholarships' terms depend on the student's country of origin/residence and main academic and/or professional activity.Scholarship students will receive a fee waiver to cover the difference between the Erasmus Mundus scholarship contribution to participation costs and the actual participation costs. For Category A scholarship students this amounts to a fee waiver of €500 per semester and Category B scholarship students will receive a fee waiver of €250 per semester. The participation costs cover all tuition fees and health insurance; they do not include accommodation as well as other living expenses and travel.

Value of Scholarship(s)

various

Eligibility

The IMRCEES programme offers Erasmus Mundus scholarships to students from around the world.

Application Procedure

Applicants must apply online and submit the necessary supporting documentation with the online application.
To apply visit: http://www.glasgow.ac.uk/postgraduate/erasmusmundus/howtoapply/applyonline/Contact details:
Maggie Baister
Maggie.Baister@glasgow.ac.uk

Further Information

http://www.gla.ac.uk/t4/international/files/forms/scholarships/view_scholarships.php?scholarship_ID=44

As a University of Glasgow student you’re already improving your chances of getting a foot on the career ladder you want - most of our new graduates either start work or go onto further study within a year. By studying for a postgraduate taught degree you will expand your skills, knowledge and experience for your future career. Opportunities span full-time, part-time and distance learning, allowing you the opportunity to learn from our world-leading scholars.

Value of Scholarship(s)

A reduction of 10% in the fee for postgraduate taught programmes

Eligibility

Glasgow Graduates’ Scholarships are available to all Alumni of the University of Glasgow (including Junior Year Abroad and Exchange Students) who wish to continue with Postgraduate studies. The scholarships are open to students who are fully self-funded and students can only be in receipt of one scholarship at a time. Part-time scholarships will be valid for the expected length of the programme.

Application Procedure

rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

Further Information

http://www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships/homeandeuscholarships/postgraduatetaught/#d.en.134254

The Postgrad Solutions Study Bursaries offer up to 13 bursaries available over a number of key subject areas for students starting a postgraduate programme in 2012.Eligibility: The subject areas eligible for the bursary are:• 2 for General
• 1 for Engineering
• 1 for Computer Science
• 1 for Distance Learning
• 1 for English Language
• 1 for PHD research
• 2 for Business masters
• 2 for Global Law
• 2 for students studying Law in the US
Value: £500

Value of Scholarship(s)

various

Eligibility

Candidates must express interest in one of the below-mentioned key subject areas.

Application Procedure

Deadline: 18 August 2012Apply: All postgraduate students are welcome to apply for one of the bursaries.

Further Information

http://www.postgrad.com/editorial/bursaries/

The Renfrewshire Educational Trust was established in 1936 through the amalgamation of several specific endowment funds to provide assistance for educational purthose in financial need. The Trust is administered by Renfrewshire Council.The Board of Governors has agreed to make an award of £3,000 in August 2010 to one student who is intending to undertake a one year full time Taught Masters Programme at a university within the United Kingdom. It should be noted that the award must only be used as payment towards course fees and the award will be payable directly to the successful applicant’s university.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£3000

Eligibility

•Applicants must be in the final year of an undergraduate degree programme, or, graduated in academic year 2008/2009 from: University of Glasgow, West of Scotland, Strathclyde, Glasgow Caledonia, Glasgow School of Art or the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
•Applicants must have lived in the East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde or Renfrewshire local authority areas for a minimum of 3 years in the last 10 years;
•Applicants' total household income must not exceed £33,156 gross;
•Applicants must provide two references confirming academic achievement and character, and a personal statement.

Application Procedure

If you wish to apply for this award please contact Sarah White or Carol MacDonald by post, email or telephone.Renfrewshire Council
Corporate Services
Renfrewshire House
Cotton Street
Paisley PA1 1TRTel: 0141 840 3630

Further Information

http://www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships/homeandeuscholarships/postgraduatetaught/#d.en.134254

This scheme makes annual awards for nine months taught postgraduate diploma courses on largely vocational subjects e.g. information technology, divinity and engineering. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria above.Value: Eligible students can apply for an award consisting of a means tested maintenance grant. Other means tested supplementary allowances are available including reimbursement of travel expenses over £80.00 and payment of tuition fees.

Value of Scholarship(s)

various

Eligibility

The SAAS provides funding for Scottish domiciled students studying full time postgraduate courses. This means that you will have to have been ordinarily resident in the British Isles for the three years immediately proceeding the academic year in which the course begins. If you are not a UK or EU national you must be settled in the UK as indicated by the Immigration Act of 1971. You must also be ordinarily resident in Scotland at the time of application. Responsibility for the Scottish Studentship Scheme has now been transferred to the AHRB. Previously this was administered by the SAAS.

Application Procedure

Postgraduate Awards
Student Awards Agency for Scotland
Gyleview House
3 Redheughs Rigg
Edinburgh
EH12 9HHTel: 0131 244 4667

Further Information

http://www.saas.gov.uk/

Value: The award pays fees and provides maintenance funding in the form of an income contingent loan. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria above.

Value of Scholarship(s)

various

Eligibility

The SAAS provides funding for Scottish domiciled students studying full time postgraduate courses. This means that you will have to have been ordinarily resident in the British Isles for the three years immediately proceeding the academic year in which the course begins. If you are not a UK or EU national you must be settled in the UK as indicated by the Immigration Act of 1971. You must also be ordinarily resident in Scotland at the time of application. Responsibility for the Scottish Studentship Scheme has now been transferred to the AHRB. Previously this was administered by the SAAS.

Application Procedure

Postgraduate Awards
Student Awards Agency for Scotland
Gyleview House
3 Redheughs Rigg
Edinburgh
EH12 9HHTel: 0131 244 4667

Further Information

http://www.saas.gov.uk/

Administered in Scotland by the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland. These awards are intended to assist with the cost of tuition fees, accommodation and travel. They can be held at a university located within 250 miles of New York City or within the area of Washington DC.Value: Up to 2 Scholarships will be offered of not less than $20,000 each.

Value of Scholarship(s)

$20,000

Eligibility

Candidates are required to have a Scottish background. The Saint Andrew's Society expects its scholars to have a current knowledge of the Scottish tradition and be willing to act as good ambassadors from Scotland while they are in the United States. The Scholarships are open to students in any discipline who expect to graduate in the summer term of 2012 or who graduated for the first time in 2011 from a Scottish University.

Application Procedure

For application form and further information please contact Lesley Fielding or Catherine Omand. Completed application forms must be submitted not later than Friday 6 January 2012 marked for the attention of Lesley Fielding/Catherine Omand at the address below. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11 January 2012.Lesley Fielding/Catherine Omand
Senate Office,
Gilbert Scott Building
University of Glasgow
Glasgow G12 8QQ.

Further Information

http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/senateoffice/prizes/saintandrewssocietyofthestateofnewyorkscholarshipsfund/

The University of Glasgow-Santander Scholarship offers awards of £5000 as a tuition fee discount for our one year postgraduate taught programmes for 2012/13.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£5000 tuition fee discount for one year full-time courses

Eligibility

Candidates must be citizens of the 12 countries in the Santander scheme; Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Spain, Uruguay, Venezuela and USA. Candidates will be selected on the basis of their academic ability and the quality of their personal statement.

Application Procedure

To apply, please download our Santander application form and return to rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk30 April 2012

Further Information

http://www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships/homeandeuscholarships/postgraduatetaught/#d.en.134254

Founded in 1932 and 1935 by Sir Daniel Stevenson, Bt.LLD, Chancellor of the University for the promotion of friendly relations between the students of Scotland, Germany, France and Spain. Scholars are required to pay their own travel expenses. A limited amount of scholarships may be awarded for periods of not less than four months.Value: Award level can vary subject to interview performance.

Value of Scholarship(s)

various

Eligibility

Open to undergraduates and postgraduates of any Faculty at any Scottish University where French, Spanish and German is studied and tenable at any French, Spanish or German University. Students must be no older than 25. However, in special cases applications may be considered from candidates up to the age of 35. The scholarships may be held with assistantships and other awards at the discretion of the committee.

Application Procedure

Recruitment and International Office
The Fraser Building
65 Hillhead Street
University of Glasgow
Glasgow G12 8QQE-mail: rio-scholarship@glasgow.ac.uk Deadline: 31 January 2012

Founded in 1932 and 1935 by Sir Daniel Stevenson, Bt.LLD, Chancellor of the University for the promotion of friendly relations between the students of Scotland, Germany, France and Spain. Scholars are required to pay their own travel expenses. A limited amount of scholarships may be awarded for periods of not less than four months.Value: £200-£4,000.00. Award level can vary subject to application and proposals.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£200-£4,000.00. Award level can vary subject to application and proposals.

Eligibility

Open to undergraduates and postgraduates from France, Germany or Spain who intend to pursue further studies at any University in Scotland will normally be not more than 25 years of age.

Application Procedure

Please download our Stevenson Exchange application form (incoming) . Applicants from Germany must be nominated by the DAAD, and those from Spain by the British Council in Madrid. Applicants from France may apply directly and submit their application form and to: rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.ukContact Details:
Celine Reynaud
Recruitment and International Office
The Fraser Building
65 Hillhead Street
University of Glasgow
Glasgow G12 8QQ
E-mail: rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.ukDeadline: 28 February 2012

Further Information

http://www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships/homeandeuscholarships/postgraduatetaught/#d.en.134254

The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from select developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies, in order to prepare them for employment, primarily within the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).
The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master's level courses but may consider applications for PhD programmes, in the case of outstanding students who are highly recommended for doctoral studies by their professors and who need a PhD for the fulfilment of their career objectives (academic or research oriented).
Applications for short-term courses are not considered; neither are applications from students who have already started their course of study.To be eligible applicants must
- Be nationals of the following countries: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar and Mozambique. May also be considered those originally from these countries but currently living in France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada, who are interested in development-related studies and who have no other means of financing their education.
- Demonstrate consistently excellent academic records
- Show evidence of genuine financial need
- Have obtained admission to a highly reputable university or programme of study
- Establish relevance of the field of study to AKDN’s focus areas
- Provide thoughtful and coherent educational and career plans, their extra-curricular interests and achievements, potential to achieve their goals and likelihood to succeed in a foreign academic environment.
- Have some years of work experience in their field of interest.Preference is given to students under 30 years of age.Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis.
The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only. The cost of travel is not included in AKF scholarships. Funding for PhD programmes is only provided for the first two years of study, after which the students are expected to find alternative sources of assistance. Financial assistance is provided according to the needs of students, but the International Scholarship Programme must be considered a lender of last resort. Preference is given to those who have been able to secure some funding from alternative sources.

Value of Scholarship(s)

50% grant : 50% loan basis

Eligibility

- Be nationals of the following countries: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar and Mozambique. May also be considered those originally from these countries but currently living in France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada, who are interested in development-related studies and who have no other means of financing their education.
- Demonstrate consistently excellent academic records
- Show evidence of genuine financial need
- Have obtained admission to a highly reputable university or programme of study
- Establish relevance of the field of study to AKDN’s focus areas

Application Procedure

Application forms can be obtained as of 1st January from AKF offices or Aga Khan Education Services/Boards in the applicant’s country of current residence.
The application procedures of AKF's International Scholarship Programme are decentralised. Completed applications should be returned to the agency from which the form was obtained. They should not be sent to Geneva.
Applicants should be prepared to be interviewed by local Scholarship Committees about their financial situation, their academic performance, extra-curricular achievements and career plans. Applications and Interview reports of shortlisted candidates are sent to Geneva for the final selection.
The annual Scholarship Selection Meeting takes place in late June or early July and the Aga Khan Foundation notifies all students of the outcome of their application shortly thereafter.

Further Information

http://www.gla.ac.uk/t4/international/files/forms/scholarships/view_scholarships.php?scholarship_ID=185

The College of Social Sciences Graduate School offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities each year.Check the Postgraduate Research Scholarship website for further information. http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/studentfundingopportunities/postgraduateresearch/#d.en.190782

Value of Scholarship(s)

Variable

Eligibility

Check the Graduate School website for further information. http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/studentfundingopportunities/

Application Procedure

Please refer to individual schemes on the College of Social Sciences webpage. http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/studentfundingopportunities/

Further Information

http://www.gla.ac.uk/t4/international/files/forms/scholarships/view_scholarships.php?scholarship_ID=167

Postgrad Solutions Ltd is offering two Global and US LLM Study Bursaries each to the value of £500. They are open to both international and UK students, and aim to help students fund their chosen Master of Laws programme anywhere in the world or specifically in the United States. The winners will be announced in Autumn 2015.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£500

Eligibility

Applicants must be a member of the free-of-charge Postgrad Solutions Student Service, and have an offer of a place for a LLM degree commencing September 2015. Scholarships are open to both international and UK students.

Application Procedure

1. Join the Postgrad Solutions Student Service
2. Download and complete Global LLM Study Bursaries application form
3. Email the completed form to enquiries@postgradsolutions.com .

Further Information

http://www.gla.ac.uk/t4/international/files/forms/scholarships/view_scholarships.php?scholarship_ID=92

The School of Law offers a discount to the international fees charged to applicants from the EEA who are non-EU nationals, who come to the University of Glasgow to study for an LLM degree.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£2,500

Eligibility

- Be a national of one of the European Economic Area countries that are not in the EU
- Qualify for international fees
- Enrol on an LLM degree at the University of Glasgow

Application Procedure

The discount is applied at registration. No additional application is required.

Further Information

http://www.gla.ac.uk/t4/international/files/forms/scholarships/view_scholarships.php?scholarship_ID=105

The College of Social Sciences has introduced scholarships, available to graduates of McGill University who apply to the Masters programme at the University of Glasgow, commencing in September 2016. The scholarships will be awarded as a tuition fee waiver.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Tuition fee waiver

Eligibility

- nationals of (or permanently domiciled in) Canada.
- in the final year of their undergraduate degree or have graduated from McGill University in the last five years.
- hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place for one the programmes above (full-time only, excludes PgDip and PgCert).

Application Procedure

- You must secure an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place for one of the eligible programmes.
- You should also complete the online form by 15 December 2015 which consists mainly of a 400-word personal motivational statement.
- Following the closing date, a joint Glasgow/McGill panel will select candidates.
- All applicants will be informed of the outcome by 15 January 2016.

Further Information

http://www.gla.ac.uk/t4/international/files/forms/scholarships/view_scholarships.php?scholarship_ID=223

The University of Glasgow award a total of 40 postgraduate scholarships worth £5,000. Scholarships are available to students entering any of the University’s colleges and are awarded as a tuition fee discount.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£5,000

Eligibility

- obtain a degree equivalent to a UK 2.1 Hons or better
- hold an offer of a place for a postgraduate taught programme in any of the 4 University Colleges
- be classed as International students for fee purposes be a National of Brazil Canada Egypt Ghana Indonesia Japan Jordan Kenya Malaysia Nigeria Pakistan South Korea Taiwan Thailand or United States of America

Application Procedure

Applicants will be automatically assessed for a scholarship. Offers will be made to outstanding applicants for our postgraduate taught programmes based on academic merit. There is no separate application form required.Students who have been awarded a scholarship will normally be notified within six weeks of making an application. If you do not hear from us within this time, you should assume you have not been awarded a scholarship.

Further Information

http://www.gla.ac.uk/t4/international/files/forms/scholarships/view_scholarships.php?scholarship_ID=150

The University of Glasgow offer 52 University Trust International Leadership scholarships to international (non-EU) students starting a postgraduate taught Masters programme in any discipline. 12 awards worth £10,000 and 40 awards worth £5000 will be awarded as a tuition fees discount.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£5,000-£10,000

Eligibility

- demonstrate academic excellence and achieve grades equivalent to UK 1st Class Honours
- hold an offer of a place for a postgraduate taught programme for admission in 2015
- be classed as International students for fee purposes

Application Procedure

Applicants will be automatically assessed for a scholarship. Offers will be made to outstanding applicants for our postgraduate masters programmes based on academic merit. There is no separate application form required.Students who have been awarded a scholarship will normally be notified within six weeks of making an application. If you do not hear from us within this time, you should assume you have not been awarded a scholarship.

Further Information

http://www.gla.ac.uk/t4/international/files/forms/scholarships/view_scholarships.php?scholarship_ID=154