With scholarship incentives, studying abroad is no longer just a dream and has become a reality. This goes for anyone who wants to start, or even give a new direction, in the legal career. “Taking a specialization in Law abroad offers students the chance to discuss important topics from a comparative perspective, network and gain international experience”, says David Trench, executive director of grade Up, a company specialized in the orientation and preparation of students and interested professionals. in academic programs abroad”.
With tradition and worldwide recognition in several areas of law, universities in the United Kingdom have attracted Indian students with the variety of courses and scholarships available as well as available in Australia. Discover five opportunities for those who want to start or continue their studies in the legal area:
1 . Brunel University London:
With around 15,000 students from over 100 countries, Brunel University is located in Uxbridge, west London. The LLM course in International Law and Intellectual Property Law is on the list of the most sought after by Indians, according to gradeUP. Interested students can get financial aid of up to £6,000 for their Master’s degree.
“The LL.M (Latin Legum Magister) which stands for Master of Laws is an internationally recognized postgraduate degree in Law, for lawyers who aim for an international career. With an LL.M yet, the student can choose the subjects according to their interests”, completes Trench. Tips to Study in USA
2. The University of Sheffield:
Consistently ranked in the top 100 in the world, Sheffield Law School has a strong reputation in the field of Law and Criminology, and in 2014 the department was listed as a TOP 10 in the UK according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) . Highlight for the 1-year MA in International Criminology. Scholarships are based on academic merit and reach up to 50% of the master’s degree.
3. University of Westminster:
The law courses featured at Westminster are for Corporate and Finance Law, Entertainment Law, International and Commercial Dispute Resolution, International Commercial Law. Scholarships can reach 50% of the total annual fee. In addition, the university has one of the best rankings in the employ ability ranking compared to other London law schools.
4. UEA University of East Anglia:
UEA has a range of fields of study, including Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law, International Commercial and Business Law, Media Law, Policy and Practice, International Commercial and Competition Law. Especially for Indians, an automatic scholarship in the amount of 4000 pounds is offered when passing the university.
5. University of Bristol:
The University of Bristol is consistently ranked in the top 10 in the UK. The Law course, in particular, is among the most popular offered by the institution. Lasting one year, the university currently offers 10 specialized LLMs. Scholarships range from 25% to 100% depending on the program chosen
Opportunities in more than 20 courses:
One of the universities exclusively represented by grade Up is the Queen Mary University of London, recognized for its excellent courses in the field of law. “The more than 20 LLM courses at Queen Mary are among the most sought after by our students,” says David. The institution’s prestigious School of Law was ranked TOP 3 in the UK and ranked #1 in London, according to the Guardian University Guide 2016.
To apply for one of the various scholarships offered by the institution, it is important to anticipate, since the application deadline is, in general, at the beginning of each year. It is worth remembering that students can only apply for scholarships after receiving confirmation of acceptance from the university”, concludes David.
