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Starts Tuesday 20th October 2026

Application Deadline: Thursday 24th September 2026

The Legal Scholarship Programme 2026

More opportunity. Longer application window. Same commitment to developing the next generation of legal professionals.

We're delighted to open applications for the new legal scholarship programme 2026.

Delivered in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, this initiative provides ambitious professionals with the opportunity to receive a significant tuition fee contribution towards selected postgraduate law programmes, helping talented individuals advance their careers in an increasingly complex global legal landscape.

Scholarship Availability

We are offering a limited number of scholarships each year across our specialised learning areas:

🔵Legal Programmes:

11 scholarships including:

  • LLM in Food Law
  • LLM in Sports Law
  • LLM in Human Rights Law
  • LLM in International Business Law
  • LLM in Financial Services Law
  • LLM in International Dispute Resolution
  • LLM in Construction Law
  • LLM in Environmental Law
  • LLM in Employment Law
  • LLM in Media & Entertainment Law
  • LLM in Medical Law & Ethics

Scholarship Value

Each scholarship provides a 50% reduction in course fees, making high-quality, career-transforming education more accessible to those with the vision to lead.


📣Key Dates
  • Applications open: 22 June 2026
  • Application deadline: 17 July 2026
  • Notification of results: 31 July 2026

Eligibility Criteria

We’re looking for applicants who embody ambition, commitment, and the desire to effect change.

Successful applicants will demonstrate:

🔺Experience & Achievement: Demonstrated academic excellence or professional accomplishments within the legal sector.
🔺Clear Career Vision: A compelling personal statement that articulates your career goals and explains how this course will help you achieve them.
🔺Regional Consideration: Special consideration for applicants from areas with fewer educational resources in law studies.
🔺Industry Transition: Support for professionals seeking to enter the legal field from other industries.
🔺Complete & Timely Application: All required documents must be submitted by the application deadline. This will typically be at least two weeks prior to published course start date.
🔺Early Career Focus: Priority consideration is given to legal professionals with less than 5 years of full-time industry experience.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • The Scholarship cannot be combined with any other offers, promotions, or discounts.
  • The Scholarship is not available to students who have already been invoiced.

How to Apply

  1. Choose Your Course - Select a programme that aligns with your career aspirations.

  2. Complete the Application Form - Share your background, goals, and a personal statement outlining why you should be awarded a scholarship.

  3. Any questions? Email us at marketingdl@informaconnect.com