The University of Birmingham is pleased to offer the Trust LLM Scholarships in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice pathway or the LLM (General) pathway. The scholarship programme is open for the academic year 2022-2023.

The Kalisher Trust aims to encourage and support talented students who may find the costs of reaching the Criminal Bar prohibitive. This scholarship will cover the cost of tuition fees and provide a generous contribution of £6,000 towards maintenance costs.

The University of Birmingham was founded in 1898 as the Mason University College in Birmingham, UK. Students will be active members of a prominent intellectual community at the university, working alongside some of the world’s best academic brains.

Why study at the University of Birmingham? Birmingham is the best option for you because it offers a great learning atmosphere and the resources you’ll need to achieve your long-term goals. The programmes offered at Birmingham are designed to highlight the quality of education required in today’s world, not just on paper but also practically.

Application Deadline Closing date for applications is no later than 5 pm BST on Friday 3 June 2022. 

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Birmingham
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Postgraduate
• Award: Full tuition payment and £6,000
• Number of Awards: NA
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: Ireland, UK
• The award can be taken in the UK

Eligibility 

• Eligible Countries: Ireland, UK
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Postgraduate taught master in LLM Criminal Law, Criminal Justice pathway, or LLM (General) pathway offered by the university
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• You must be resident in the UK and classed as UK/Ireland for fee purposes.
• You must demonstrate intellectual ability – through academic performance, employment, or other experiences.
• You must demonstrate motivation to succeed at the Criminal Bar – including demonstrating the steps taken to acquire the personal skills required of a Barrister and demonstrate the will to succeed.
• You must demonstrate potential as an advocate – both oral and written skills.
• You must demonstrate financial need, specifically outlining the impact of the scholarship on your aspirations to undertake the LLM programme or pursue a career at the Bar.
• You must be self-funded and not be in receipt of any other sources of funding.
• The award is for one year only and cannot be deferred.
• You must have applied for a place on our LLM General pathway to complete the LLM General or the LLM Criminal Law and Criminal Justice before applying for the scholarship.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Interested students can apply for the course of their choice either via the online application portal of the university. Applicants should complete the Kalisher Trust LLM Scholarship Application form and submit this and a CV to [email protected] stating “Kalisher Trust LLM Scholarship Application” and your student ID number in the email subject.
• Supporting Documents: Applicants are required to submit an application form that includes an 800-word statement asking to be considered for the scholarship and explaining why they believe
• Admission Requirements: For taking admission, applicants must check all the entry requirements of the university.
• Language Requirement: The students must submit scores of English language proficiency tests to provide proof of proficiency. IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications are accepted by Birmingham.

Benefits

• LLM Tuition fees waiver
• £6000 maintenance bursary towards living costs
• Mentorship with one of the Trust’s many illustrious members
• Access to further Trust training and events
• Confidence and skills building

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