Kalisher Trust - Department of Law LLM in Criminal Justice Law Scholarship

About the Kalisher Trust

 

The mission of the Kalisher Trust is to encourage and support talented students who may find the costs of reaching the Criminal Bar prohibitive. The Trust seeks talent irrespective of background and since its inception in 1996, it has helped hundreds of young people, from primary school children to young barristers, as they work towards success in this most demanding profession.

 

As well as meeting the high academic standards of the course, candidates for the bursary must meet the Kalisher Trust's objectives of furthering access to the Criminal Bar for students who demonstrate exceptional promise but modest means.

 

What does this scholarship cover and how is it paid?

 

This scholarship will cover £4,000 towards living expenses for the academic year that will be paid after completing full enrolment, attending inductions, and selecting modules.

 

 

Closing Dates and Important Notes

 

Programme Application Deadline

 

You must have applied for the LLM in Criminal Justice Law by 6 April 2023 (if you have applied by this date and have not received an offer by 1 May please contact pglawscholarships@qmul.ac.uk quoting your application number and date of initial application

 

Scholarship Application Deadline

 

1 May 2023 by 23:59 hrs BST

 

 

How to apply

 

Applications are made via our online application link below. On the final page of the application form, you will be required to complete a 1000-word (maximum) statement in response to the following;

 

‘Please explain the reasons why you are interested in Criminal Justice Law, what you will bring to the program and why you feel you should be awarded a scholarship; focusing on your academic and professional achievements (if relevant) and financial need.’

 

In addition to this statement we will take into consideration the following documents which you submitted with your program application:

 

1. Your CV.
2. Full transcript of your grades: Undergraduate/Bachelor's level/first-degree level and Postgraduate/Master (if applicable).
3. 1 x reference letter

 

All applications will be reviewed by a panel of representatives from the Department of Law and the Kalisher Trust.

 

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application approximately by 14 June 2023 please wait to be contacted in this regard.

 

Please note that scholarships (both applications and awards) cannot be deferred.

 

 

What are scholarship winners required to do?

 

The successful candidate is required to put together a two A4- page report for the Donor at the end of the academic year. The report should outline the progress and content of the Scholar’s practice, and how he/she benefitted from the Bursary.

 

The successful candidate may be asked to assist with Queen Mary marketing events such as postgraduate open evenings and/or web/video student profiles; as well as supporting Queen Mary School of Law in promoting the scholarship (e.g. through interviews, photos, and presence at events).

 

Please note School scholarships are also subject to university-wide Terms and Conditions as well as any course/School/Faculty conditions or criteria outline.

 

 

Repayment status and permission for other scholarships are not specified. For further information, please contact the institution. Click the link for detailed information.