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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
£1,500
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
This fund was established in 1972 from the proceeds of the sale of property belonging to the County Antrim Grand Jury at the time of its dissolution.
The bursaries shall assist the students in those expenses and outlays (including the cost of books approved by the School of Law) for legal research/studies involving visits outside Northern Ireland in pursuance of their legal studies, provided that the purpose is approved by the School of Law. No award of a bursary shall be made if it has the effect of reducing an award or grant from any other source. Grants from the income of the fund may be made in lieu of or in addition to such bursaries to persons qualified as above, who may thereby be assisted in the promotion or encouragement of legal education.
Benefits
Approximately £1,500 depending on funding available.
Eligibility
A bursary may be awarded to:
- A student registered in the School of Law, or
- A graduate of the University in the School of Law in one or other of the following categories, namely that he (or she) is:
- pursuing postgraduate legal studies or-a registered student or a member of the Inn of Court of Northern Ireland or
- a registered student or a member of the Inns of Court in England and Wales or an entrant for admission as a solicitor in Scotland while serving as an apprentice under indenture or a solicitor's apprentice or legal clerk recognised as such by the Law Society of Northern Ireland or the Law Society of England and Wales.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
18 Jul 2026
Close Date: Wed, 18 Jul 12:00:00 BST
The bursaries shall assist the students in those expenses and outlays (including the cost of books approved by the School of Law) for legal research/studies involving visits outside Northern Ireland in pursuance of their legal studies, provided that the purpose is approved by the School of Law.