The University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Berkeley Law) in the USA is offering the African Legal Impact Scholarship to two outstanding African law graduates enrolling in the Master of Laws (LL.M.) programme.
Scholarship Value and Number of Awards
- Value of Award: 100% full-tuition waiver (worth over $60,000 USD). Recipients are only responsible for paying the $1,000 seat deposit and covering their travel and living expenses.
- Number of Awards: 2
- Study Level: Master of Laws (LL.M. - 1 year).
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a citizen or primary resident of an African country (such as Nigeria).
- Hold a first degree in Law (LL.B.) with outstanding academic grades and a commitment to positive legal reform in Africa.
- Meet Berkeley Law's English language proficiency requirements (or qualify for a waiver).
Complete LL.M. Application Checklist
- Online Application Form: Submit via LSAC at law.berkeley.edu/academics/llm/application-admission/ along with the $80 application fee.
- Personal Statement and Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Official Academic Records and Two Letters of Recommendation sent via LSAC.
- TOEFL/IELTS Score or Waiver Request (check the "Yes" button under the English Requirement section of the online form if your LL.B. was taught in English).
- Video Assessment via Kira Talent (for Executive Track applicants) or Thesis Proposal Summary (for Thesis Track applicants).
Application Deadlines
- Executive Track Option A (Spring Start): November 1 / November 15, 2020
- Traditional Track, Thesis Track, or Executive Track Option B: December 18, 2020
Visit the official Berkeley Law LL.M. Scholarships webpage for full details.
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