Have you applied for a Sydney Juris Doctor scholarship?

21 July 2017

Did you know the University of Sydney has two international scholarships available for future Sydney Juris Doctor students?

International students commencing the JD program at Sydney Law school for the semester 1 2018 intake are invited to apply for the following scholarships:

Have you applied for a Sydney Juris Doctor scholarship?
Study law at the University of Sydney

  1. C.A Coghlan and A.N Littlejohn Scholarship for the Juris Doctor
  2. The Wigram Allen Scholarship for the Juris Doctor

The C.A Coghlan and A.N Littlejohn Scholarship was made available by the generosity of two benefactors of the Sydney Law School. JD applicants will also be considered for both the C.A Coghlin and A.N. Littlejohn Scholarship.
Value: $18,000
Duration: Tenable for up to 3 years
Close Date: November 2017
The scholarship is competitive and awarded on merit to the most outstanding applicant assessed against the following criteria:

  • Past academic achievement
  • Demonstrated leadership experience
  • Demonstrated commitment to providing service to the community

The Wigram Allen Scholarship encourages the study of law, and is open to international applicants commencing the Juris Doctor at the University of Sydney Law School.
Value: $6,000
Duration: Tenable for 3 years
Close Date: November 2017
The scholarship is conditional on the recipient meeting all requirements of the program, and subject to satisfactory academic progress deemed to be a WAM of 65% each semester.
Recipients must maintain a full-time enrolment (24 credit points) per semester through the tenure of their scholarship. Requests to hold the scholarship part time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances, such as a medical condition which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full time study.

About the University of Sydney Law School Juris Doctor

The University of Sydney Law School is Australia’s first. Since its inception, it has been at the forefront of developments associated with both the teaching and research of law. Its strong sense of commitment to the fundamentals of law is combined with a commitment to innovation and the exploration of issues at the cutting edge.
The Sydney JD comprises the core legal subjects required throughout the world for professional accreditation coupled with the study of a wide range of elective subjects which allows advanced learning in both specialized fields and law in general. Teaching and learning methodology includes a wide range of formats to allow individual choice, a deep understanding of the law, independent research and the development of the skills and ethics inherent in modern professional practice.
Program: Juris Doctor (JD)
Location: Sydney, New South Wales
Duration: 3 years
Semester intake: March
Application deadline: Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply a minimum of three months prior to the program start date.

Ready to do this? Apply now to Sydney Law School!

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Find out more about the Sydney Juris Doctor scholarships! Contact OzTREKK’s Australian Law Schools Admissions Officer Shannon Tilston for more information at shannon@oztrekk.com.

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