Leeds Law School International Scholarship

The Leeds Law School International Scholarship is a specialised financial award designed to attract high-calibre legal minds from around the world to Leeds Beckett University. Recognising the global nature of modern legal practice, this scholarship makes prestigious UK legal education more accessible to international students.

Unlike competitive merit awards that require videos and interviews, this scholarship is automatically awarded to all eligible international students who meet the entry criteria for a full-time LLM program. It serves as a powerful incentive for aspiring solicitors, barristers, and legal consultants to pursue their advanced studies at one of the UK’s most industry-connected law schools. By significantly reducing the first-year tuition burden, the scholarship allows students to focus on mastering complex legal frameworks and building their professional networks in the vibrant legal hub of Leeds

• Automatic Tuition Reduction: A direct £6,000 deduction applied to your student invoice.
• Simplified Process: No separate scholarship application form or video submission is required.
• Enhanced Affordability: Lowers the financial threshold for obtaining a British Master of Laws (LLM) degree.
• High Value: This scholarship is worth more than the standard International Student Scholarship.

To be eligible, a candidate must:

• Assessed as having Overseas fee status.
• Self-funded student (not sponsored by a government or third party).
• Enrolled in an eligible full-time LLM course on-campus.
• Entering that level of study for the first time (not repeating).
• Note: This scholarship cannot be combined with the Dean's Scholarship or the general International Student Scholarship. The highest value award will always take precedence.

• Level: Postgraduate Taught (Master of Laws).
• Field of Study: Law.
• Eligible Courses: LLM International Trade Law, LLM International Human Rights, LLM International Business Law (On-campus).
• Exclusions: Distance learning students, PGDip/PGCert, and the LLM Legal Practice (SQE) course.

Leeds Beckett University (LBU) is a top-tier modern university in the UK, renowned for producing work-ready graduates.

• Leeds Law School: With over 90 years of experience, the law school is situated in the heart of Leeds, the UK's largest legal hub outside of London.
• Facilities: Students study at Broadcasting Place, featuring mock courtrooms and advanced legal research suites.
• Connections: The university maintains strong links with local and international law firms, providing students with exceptional networking and career placement opportunities.

Because the award is automatic, you only need the standard university application documents:

• Academic Transcripts and Degree Certificates.
• Proof of English Proficiency (IELTS, PTE, or equivalent).
• Copy of Passport.
• Personal Statement detailing your interest in Law.
• Reference Letters (Academic or Professional).