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The Sydney LLB - Scholarships

In addition to the University of Sydney's scholarships, the Sydney Law School offers students a number of scholarships during their studies and upon graduation. For further information on non Law specific scholarships for new students, please visit the Scholarships Unit.

Details of scholarships and how to apply will be made available closer to the application dates.

The Sydney Law School is undertaking a major review of all scholarships.

Conditions of award and value of these scholarships may vary as a consequence of this review.

Alan Bishop Scholarship

Background: Established by Mrs Christine Bishop, BA '68 LLB '71 BSc '98 in memory of her husband, His Honour Alan Bishop, BA '60 LLB '64.

His Honour Alan David Bishop Biography

The Alan Bishop Scholarship is awarded to a student in the final year of a Bachelor of Laws who demonstrates academic excellence, broad personal interests, community engagement, and has long term goals to make a positive contribution to society through the Law.

Conditions of Award: The scholarship shall be awarded under the following conditions:

1. The scholarship shall be awarded by the Faculty of Law, on the recommendation of a selection committee constituted by the Dean.

2. The tenure of the scholarship is one year.

3. Except for extenuating medical or compassionate grounds as determined by the Dean of the Faculty of Law, the student will be required to repay the scholarship if they withdraw or suspend from the degree in the year in which the scholarship is awarded.

4. The scholarship shall be open to students enrolled full time in the final year of an LLB at the Faculty of Law with a WAM of 75 and over.

5. Applicants must be Australian citizens or have permanent resident status.

6. Applicants will be assessed on their degree performance and other measures of merit, including a personal statement of 750 words, and an interview process.

Personal Statement:
* Past academic achievements
* Positions of leadership
* Communication skills
* Relevant work experience
* Reasons for pursuing a career in the law

Value of Award:
One scholarship of $6,000 per year.

Applications Closed: 20 April 2012

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The David Burnett Memorial Scholarships in Social Justice

Background information: This memorial scholarship scheme has been established by the family of David (“Dave”) Burnett, BA ‘07 a promising undergraduate Arts / Law student and active contributor to the University of Sydney community, who died in a tragic accident at the ancient archaeological site of Petra, Jordan, in January 2008.

A former state president and national vice-president of the Australian Union of Jewish Students, David was also active in the NSW Young Labor organisation, in University of Sydney student politics and other areas of the community. David was committed to promoting and acting upon principles of social justice, tolerance and inter-community harmony.

Further details about David’s brief but extraordinary life can be found in the Alumni Remembered section of the University’s Alumni & Friends website at the following address:
http://sydney.edu.au/alumni/

Conditions of Award: The scholarships shall be awarded according to the following conditions:

  • The value of each scholarship will be $3,000, payable as a one-off payment. The tenure of each scholarship is one semester. A maximum of two scholarships shall be awarded in any one calendar year (one in each semester). The scholarship may be jointly awarded.
  • Scholarships shall be awarded by the Faculty of Law, on the recommendation of a selection committee constituted by the Dean.
  • Applicants must be Australian citizens or have permanent resident status.
  • The scholarship shall be open to applicants enrolled in the Social Justice Program at the time of their application.
  • The student will be required to re-pay their scholarship if they withdraw from the Social Justice Program before completion.
  • Criteria for selection of scholarship winners will be academic performance in the Bachelor of Laws, along with demonstrated prior commitment to and participation in community service and social justice.
  • Applicants for the scholarship should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a statement, no longer than 400 words in length, explaining why they would be a fitting winner of this award and summarising how the financial assistance will help them to advance their studies and make a positive impact in the areas of community participation and social justice.
  • Upon completion of the scholarship, recipients must complete a 500 word report outlining the impact of the scholarship and of their experiences relating to the Social Justice Program.

Application closing date: TBA

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ERL Scholarship

Background information: The ERL Scholarship was established by Mr Edward Loong, a graduate of Sydney Law School, to assist outstanding students in need of financial assistance in completing their Bachelor of Laws.

Eligibility: Applicants should be full-time students who are Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents, enrolled in Years 1-3 of the Bachelor of Laws (combined) degree, and who are experiencing genuine financial difficulty in the early stages of their studies.

Basis for award: The basis for awarding this scholarship will be a clear demonstration of financial need and, where appropriate, academic performance in the Bachelor of Laws. The scholarship shall be awarded by Sydney Law School, on the recommendation of a selection committee constituted by the Dean and Mr Edward Loong.

Conditions: Successful applicants who withdraw or suspend from the degree in the year in which the scholarship is awarded may be required to re-pay the bursary.

Benefits: Up to two scholarships may be awarded. The value of each scholarship is $2,500 payable as a one-off payment.

Tenure: The scholarship is tenable for one year only.

Application: Applications to be submitted to Sydney Law School on the attached application form. Students must also submit an accompanying statement, not exceeding 250 words, specifically explaining their circumstances of personal hardship warranting the scholarship and how they intend to apply the award. Any other relevant information in support of the application may also be included.

Applications Closed: 20 April 2012

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Gaire Blunt Scholarship

The Gaire Blunt scholarship is being offered by the Business Law Section of the Law Council of Australia. It commemorates Gaire Blunt who was a leading competition law practitioner and a partner at Allen Allen & Hemsley (now known as Allens Arthur Robinson) from 1970 to 2005.

This scholarship recognises that Gaire played a central role in developing and mentoring the careers of many young lawyers, and was always concerned to ensure that he gave younger lawyers the opportunity to demonstrate and develop their talents.

One Scholarship of $5000 is offered each year and is based on an application an submission of a paper of 10,000-20,000 words. Submissions close 30th June 2008.

Applications must be submitted on an official application form obtained from the Business Law Section administrator:

Applications Closed: 4 February 2011

Carol O'Sullivan
Section Administrator
Business Law Section
Law Council of Australia
ABN 85 005 260 622
Ph: [02] 6246 3718
Fax: [02] 6248 0639
Email: carol.osullivan@lawcouncil.asn.au

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Ivan Roberts Scholarship

$5,000 per annum for a maximum of three years for a graduating student.

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The Law Society of New South Wales Indigenous Scholarship

Established in 2011 by the Law Society of New South Wales to assist an outstanding Indigenous student in financial need with their studies at Sydney Law School.

Eligibility: The Scholarship shall be awarded to one or more Indigenous student/s who are enrolled full-time in either the Combined Law, Juris Doctor, or Postgraduate Coursework degree programs.

Basis for award: Basis of Award: The Scholarship shall be awarded on:
a. Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
b. Demonstrated financial need;
c.Academic Merit (ATAR, current university grades, past university grades)

Conditions: Successful applicants who withdraw or suspend from the degree in the year in which the scholarship is awarded may be required to re-pay the scholarship.

Benefits: The value of the scholarship is up to $10,000 which may be shared between two students as determined by committee.

Tenure: The scholarship is tenable for one year only.

Applications Closed: 24 February 2012

The Larry Kwok Australia- China Scholarship and The Gough Whitlam Australia- China Scholarship

Both scholarships were established in 2008 by donations received from Mr Larry Kwok and the Kwok Family Trust. These scholarships aim to promote relations and understanding between Australia and China, to strengthen the University of Sydney profile and brand in China, to expand the existing links between the University of Sydney and Peking University and to develop and promote a model of support that will serve as a positive example to other alumni in Hong Kong, China and South East Asia in general.

The scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents willing and able to undertake full-time study for a semester at Peking University. The scholarships shall be open to students of any discipline/subject which is provided by both participating institutions, but priority will be given to students of either or both of the faculties of Law and of Economics and Business for the first three years of the scheme.

Scholarships and Prizes Office
Room 140, Mackie Building K01
The University of Sydney NSW 2006

Value: $5,000

Duration: One semester

Applications Closed: October 2011

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Peter Cameron Sydney Oxford Scholarship

Background: The Scholarship was established by the Law School and the Cameron family through contributions from the friends and colleagues of the late Peter Cameron to promote further study in Law at the completion of a Bachelor of Laws or a Juris Doctor.

Conditions of Award: The scholarship shall be awarded under the following conditions:

1. The value of the scholarship will be $34, 500, payable as a one-off payment.

2. The scholarship shall be awarded by the Faculty of Law, on the recommendation of a selection committee constituted by the Dean.

3. The scholarship shall be awarded to enable a Law student, graduand/graduate to undertake a Bachelor Civil Law, or an equivalent Law degree as determined by the Dean, at the University of Oxford.

4. The tenure of the scholarship is one year. Payment is conditional on acceptance into the Bachelor of Civil Law degree program. The student may be required to re-pay the scholarship if they withdraw from the degree before completion.

5. The scholarship shall be open to currently enrolled Law students who have completed 4 semesters of law study, Law graduands and Law graduates who are not of more than three years’ standing from the date of their graduation in the Faculty of Law at the close of applications.

6. Applicants must be Australian citizens or have permanent resident status.

7. Criteria for selection will be academic performance in the Bachelor of Laws or the Juris Doctor, leadership and community service.

Applications Closed: 20 January 2012

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Pitt Cobbett Scholarships

Background information: Established in 1939 by a bequest from Professor Pitt Cobbett who was appointed to the first Chair of Law in 1890 and subsequently became the first Dean of the Faculty of Law.

Eligibility: Applicants should be full-time students enrolled in either Combined Law or Graduate Law at The University of Sydney.

Basis for award: Financial need, academic merit. The scholarships are awarded on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Law to candidates of the Combined Law or Graduate Law programs, who give the Dean satisfactory assurance that they require assistance to meet student expenses and who have, to the satisfaction of the Dean, demonstrated academic merit in secondary and/or tertiary education. First year students are eligible to apply.

Benefits: There may be more than one recipient per annum depending on availability of funds. The value of each scholarship will be determined by the Dean within the range of $500-$1000.

Tenure: The scholarship is tenable for one year only.

Applications Closed: 20 April 2012

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Sydney Achievers International Scholarships (Undergraduate)

Benefits
30 scholarships of AUD$10,000 each per annum, available for a maximum of three years, (total value AUD$30,000) for any Undergraduate program offered at the University of Sydney (subject to the recipient maintaining satisfactory academic progress each year).

No living allowance is payable.

Criteria for Eligibility
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification or an international senior secondary qualification accepted by the University with an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 98* or equivalent.

Students who have already commenced tertiary studies, or students transferring with credit exemptions and/or advanced standing are not eligible. Students completing Foundation Studies Programs are also not eligible.

* For further information on equivalents to Australian Year 12 qualifications and a table showing standard academic requirements for some of these examinations relative to ATAR scores see:
http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_undergraduate/admissions/entry_requirements

Application Procedure
No separate application for a scholarship is necessary. An Application for Admission to the University of Sydney in 2012 will constitute an application for a scholarship. All applications meeting the selection and eligibility criteria will be automatically considered.

The deadline for receipt of applications and complete supporting documentation (academic and English language proficiency results) is 31 October 2011 for Semester 1, 2012, and 30 April 2012 (for Semester 2, 2012). Applications received after these deadlines will not be considered.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based strictly on academic merit as per the University’s admission requirements. Selection will be based on actual results (academic and English language proficiency). Predicted/forecast results will not be considered.

Only applicants with firm, unconditional offers of admission will be considered.

Selection will be made by the University’s Scholarship Selection Committee, whose decision will be final. No appeals will be entertained.

Successful candidates will be informed in December 2011 (Semester 1, 2012) and June 2012 (Semester 2. 2012). Successful candidates applying through UAC will be informed in January 2012.

Conditions
Undergraduate scholarship recipients will need to maintain satisfactory academic progress, which, for the purposes of retaining the scholarship, is defined as maintaining a credit average (at least 65%) or more each year. Failure to do so may result in the scholarship being terminated.

Successful candidates:

  • must not be in receipt of any other tuition scholarship;
  • must commence study in 2012 – commencement may not be deferred;
  • will be required to pay for their own airfares to Sydney, living expenses, study materials, text books, any ancillary fees (if applicable) and Overseas Student Health Cover each year;
  • are also responsible for paying the balance of the tuition fees each year;
  • are required to enrol as full-time international students and must maintain their international student status on a full-time basis throughout their enrolment at the University of Sydney; and
  • may not be entitled to a ‘Leave of Absence’ during the duration of the scholarship, unless it is due to extenuating circumstances.

The University of Sydney reserves the right to make changes to this scholarships program without notice and at its discretion.

Sydney Law School Foundation International Scholarships (Combined Law)

The Sydney Law School Foundation established a limited number of scholarships to support outstanding international students undertaking the Combined Law program with the Sydney Law School.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

  • Have received an unconditional offer of admission to a Combined Law program.
  • Have a minimum IELTS or equivalent for Combined Law: 7.5 IELTS with no band below 7.0;
  • Be commencing study at the University for the first time.
  • Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand, and may not hold permanent residency in Australia.
  • Not be in receipt of any other tuition scholarship.

Conditions of Award
The Sydney Law School Foundation International Scholarship is worth AU$10,000 payable in two equal instalments in late March and late August in the first year of study.

Commencement Date
Scholarships are awarded on the basis that the student will commence study in the academic year for which it is offered, and for the program in which a place has been offered in the Sydney Law School.

Duration
The scholarship is limited to one year.

For further information about applications for admission to a postgraduate coursework degree, please see the International Office website.

Application form

Applications Close: 4.30pm, Tuesday 29 January 2013

The Justice Peter Hely Scholarship

Background: The Scholarship was established by the Law School through contributions from the friends and colleagues of the late Justice Peter Hely to promote postgraduate study in the fields of commercial law and equity. The scholarship is open to final year law students, Law graduands and graduates of the University of Sydney, to enable them to undertake a postgraduate degree in the fields of commercial law and equity, either by research or coursework, at the University of Sydney or any other appropriate university.

Conditions of Award: The scholarship shall be awarded under the following conditions:

  1. The value of the scholarship will be $18 700, payable as a one-off payment.
  2. The scholarship shall be awarded by the Faculty of Law, on the recommendation of a selection committee constituted by the Dean.
  3. The scholarship shall be awarded to enable a Law graduand/graduate to undertake a postgraduate degree in Law, either by research or coursework, at the University of Sydney or any other appropriate university.
  4. Payment is conditional on acceptance into an appropriate Law degree program. The student may be required to re-pay the scholarship if they withdraw from the degree before completion.
  5. The scholarship shall be open to final year students, graduands and graduates of the Faculty of Law at the University of Sydney.
  6. Applicants must be Australian citizens or have permanent resident status.
  7. Criteria for selection will be academic performance in the Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor, Master of Laws, or equivalent, and community service.


Applications Closed: 17 February 2012

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Roy Frederick Turner AM Scholarship

Background: Roy Frederick Turner AM, LLB '52, was a graduate of the Faculty of Law at the University of Sydney. He came to the University by virtue of the Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Scheme in the late 1940's. It is hoped that the institution of this scholarship will help other disadvantaged young people to enjoy the study of Law, and upon gaining their degree go into a career in Law that will include humanitarian service.

Conditions of Award: The scholarships shall be awarded according to the following conditions:

1. The Roy Frederick Turner AM Scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates academic ability as well as meeting the criteria of one or more of the following:
* Financial disadvantage;
* Medical disability;
* Rural / remote area.

2. The Roy Frederick Turner AM Scholarship is awarded for the normal full-time duration of the recipient's degree course (including combined degrees). Continuation of the Scholarship each year is dependent on continued enrolment and the recipient maintaining satisfactory progress.

3.The Roy Frederick Turner AM Scholarship is awarded to recipients who:
* are citizens or permanent residents of Australia;
* will enrol in a University of Sydney degree leading to eligibility to practice Law;
* intend to commence or continue their studies in the year of offer.

4. The Scholarship is offered for, and is tenable in, a specific degree program and is not transferable to another degree program, except with the permission of the Faculty of Law. If the student transfers into a longer combined degree, the scholarship will be extended to the length of the new degree less the time spent in the previous degree.

5. A confirmed offer of a scholarship must be taken up by enrolment in the first year of the nominated degree or combined degree program in the year for which the offer is made. No deferment of Scholarship is allowed.

6. Scholarship recipients must enrol full-time and in the agreed degree program during the tenure of their scholarship. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will be approved under circumstances such as a medical condition which limits the student's capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be approved by the Faculty of Law. Students will be paid the normal semesterly payment on a pro rata basis.

7. The Roy Frederick Turner AM Scholarship will be paid to students in two equal instalments in late March and late August of each year. The value of the Scholarship is $7,000 per annum.

8. The scholarship shall be terminated if the recipient:
* accepts another scholarship of equal or higher value;
* fails to achieve an average mark of 65 across all units of study;
* enrols part-time without the prior approval from the University to hold the scholarship part-time; or
* withdraws from the agreed degree program.

9. Once terminated, a scholarship will not be reinstated.

Application method: through UAC

Applications Closed: 30 October 2011

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Victoria Gollan Memorial Fund Scholarship

Background Information: Established in 1996 by donations made in memory of Victoria Jane Barclay Gollan. The purpose of the fund is to assist an Aboriginal student in the study of law at the University of Sydney.

Eligibility: Full time Aboriginal student enrolled in a Law degree at the University of Sydney. (Undergraduate or Postgraduate level)

Basis for Award: Academic merit and financial need.

Value of Award: $1,500

Applications Closed: November 2011

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Zoe Hall Scholarship

Background information: The Scholarship Fund was instigated by Minter Ellison and Middletons, Moore and Bevans in memory of Zoe Hall, a graduate of Sydney Law School who was tragically killed with many others at Port Arthur, Tasmania on 28 April 1996. Support for the scholarships has come from the Hall family and friends, a broad cross-section of the legal profession and the community. Sydney Law School gratefully acknowledges in particular the principal support provided by Minter Ellison.

Eligibility: Applicants should be full-time students who are Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents enrolled in the fourth or fifth year of Combined Law or the second or third year of Graduate Law.

Basis for award: The basis for awarding the Scholarship is contribution to university, faculty or community activities; academic merit; and financial need.

Conditions: The scholarship may not be shared. The successful applicant may not hold any other scholarship or award concurrently with the scholarship. Preference may be given to a student who can demonstrate financial need.

Benefits: Each year, one or two scholarships may be awarded. The value of each scholarship will be determined by the Selection Committee but may be up to $5000, subject to availability of funding.

Tenure: The scholarship is tenable for one year only.

Applications Closed: 20 April 2012

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