Edinburgh University is pleased to provide Edinburgh Legal Education Trust Scholarships at its Law School to help students afford their doctoral studies. Students are now being accepted for the academic year 2022-2023.
Brief about the institution
The Edinburgh Law School is part of the University of Edinburgh, which is regarded as one of the best institutions in the world. University of Edinburgh ranking is 4th in the UK and 22nd in the world, In addition, in the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings for Law, the law school is rated 17th.
Why Edinburgh University for pursuing your study?
The open and interdisciplinary traditions of Scots law are at the heart of Edinburgh Law School. They are a fully complete law school devoted to being an inclusive, open and socially responsible member of the society that influences civic change both locally and worldwide.
Brief about the scholarship
The fellowship is offered to anybody who has earned an honors or master’s degree in law (or equivalent) and has been admitted for postgraduate study at Edinburgh University by the commencement of the Ph.D program. Students with a master’s degree, however, will be given preference for this 15,700-Euro prize.
Description of this opportunity
General Description: Scholarships at Edinburgh University
Department: Not available
Grant: 15,700 Euros
Number of grants: Not available
Course level: Postgraduate (Ph.D) degree
The location of the awarding institution: The United Kingdom
Nationality: Students from the UK and all over the world
Access method: Online
Application deadline: May 9, 2022
Eligibility conditions
Eligible course or programme: Students can conduct doctoral studies at Edinburgh Law School on legal doctrine rather than, for example, social and legal issues or legal theory.
Other Criteria: Students have to fulfill the requirements listed below in order to be considered:
The candidates have to be admitted for postgraduate studies at the University of Edinburgh.
Eligible countries: Both domestic and international students are eligible to apply.
Benefits provided by the institution:
The £15,700 scholarship will initially be provided to the selected applicants for one year, but will be renewed yearly for another 2 years if they make sufficient progress.
How to apply: Online applications are required for admission to the law school’s Ph.D programme. Applicants need to complete the University of Edinburgh application scholarship form and send it to law@ed.ac.uk.
How to apply for this opportunity at Edinburgh University?
Admission Requirements:
A law degree with honors or a master’s degree (or equivalent) has to be held by Candidates.
Supporting or additional documents:
The following papers have to be provided to the university:
– Degree certificates
– Previous academic transcripts
– Degree certificate and transcript from your postgraduate study
– A research proposal
– 2 academic references
Language Requirements:
The following English language competence examinations have to be completed by the applicants:
– International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 7.0
– Test of English as a Foreign Language – Internet-based test (TOEFL – IBT): 100
– Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)/ Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE): 185
– Trinity’s Integrated Skills in English (ISE)– SE III with a pass in all four components
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