University of Queensland 2020 Law Masters Scholarships for International Students (Australia)

The School of Law at the University of Queensland is offering scholarships for outstanding international students seeking admission into a coursework masters programs in law—the Master of Laws (LLM), the Master of International Law (MIL), and the Master of International Commercial Law (MICLaw) or dual degree programs.

This scholarship is offered for students commencing in Semester 1 and Semester 2. Closing date for students commencing in Semester 1 is 30 October.  Closing date for students commencing in Semester 2 is 15 May.

These competitive scholarships are awarded to outstanding international students on the basis of academic excellence and interest in a career in law. High achieving students are encouraged to apply. Students who are shortlisted for consideration may be required to participate in a Skype interview. Decisions will be made as soon as possible after the closing date. This is a separate process to your application for a place at the University.

A law degree is not a prerequisite of entry into either the MIL or the MICLaw.

• Table of Content
• About The University of Queensland
• UQ Law Masters Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of UQ Law Masters Scholarships
• UQ Law Masters Scholarships Courses
• Requirements for UQ Law Masters Scholarships Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.

UQ Law Masters Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of UQ Law Masters Scholarships

Four scholarships are on offer; two scholarships covering 50% of the tuition fees and two scholarships covering 25% of the tuition fees for courses undertaken towards the Master of Laws (LLM), Master of International Law (MIL) or Master of International Commercial Law (MICLaw) programs. The scholarship does not include living expenses, travel expenses, overseas health cover or the Student Services and Amenities fee.

UQ Law Masters Scholarships Courses

• Law

Requirements for UQ Law Masters Scholarships Qualification

• International students who have applied or are applying for admission into a postgraduate program in law and who have not yet commenced at UQ.
• Students must not simultaneously hold a similar scholarship.

Documents Required for Application

Once you have an existing application with UQ, or have received an offer, you can apply for a scholarship by submitting the application form together with the following supporting documentation:

• official academic transcript/s
• a personal statement outlining why you want, or have started, a career in law
• two reference letters
• evidence of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS)
• resume/CV

Application Deadline

How to Apply

You must first apply to study at UQ. You will need to apply to study the LLM, MIL, MICLaw or dual degree programs.

Email your application to [email protected].

For more details, visit UQ website.