Scholarship Overview Host School(s) Field(s) of Study What does the scholarship cover? How many scholarships are given? Which countries are targeted? Am I Eligible to Apply? To qualify for this scholarship, you must: NOTE: How do I apply – Next Steps Selection Criteria Closing Date How do I get more information? … [Read more...]
International Masters Scholarships in Flanders, Belgium
VLIR-UOS Scholarships in Belgium The VLIR-UOS scholarship program fosters academic cooperation between institutions of higher learning in Flanders, Belgium, and those in developing countries. Citizens of targeted countries get the opportunity to acquire skills, knowledge, and expertise needed to contribute significantly to sustainable development in their country of … [Read more...]
Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme for LLM
Scholarship Overview The Leiden University Excellence Scholarships offers to academically – endowed non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master's degree programmes, particularly in the Master of Law, Advanced Programme or MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy. Host School(s) Leiden University Leiden University has been making a prominent … [Read more...]
LLM Scholarship in Democratic Governance and Rule of Law at Ohio Northern University (USA)
Scholarship Overview The LLM in Democratic Governance and Rule of Law provides young lawyers with the training and tools to implement law reforms that support stable democratic institutions and the rule of law in a free-market economy. The core of the LLM is a subsidized one-year program of study designed for lawyers practicing in the public sector whose first law degree was … [Read more...]
University of London – Undergraduate Law Scholarships for Africa
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Diploma in Law Undergraduate Laws scholarships The University of London International Programmes is awarding scholarships to study law at an undergraduate level in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda. The scholarships are for students beginning their studies in October 2012. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) scholarships: Tanzania and Uganda Five LLB … [Read more...]
How to Become an Lawyer in North America, Asia and Africa
A lawyer maybe have a very prestigious and respectable title. However, along with this prestige is demanding profession that requires stamina, motivation, and self-discipline. It requires a skill set that include logical reasoning, communication skills, writing ability and analytical skills as well as the ability to meet deadlines and simultaneously balance multiple tasks. … [Read more...]
Different Types of Lawyers
There are many areas of specialization for lawyers, each one quite different from the rest. Legal matters can be serious and choosing the right type of lawyer can greatly influence the results that you obtain. We can categorize them under three main specializations: Family Law Family law specialized lawyers relates to the issues surrounding families and family matters. … [Read more...]
Standardized Legal Education Admission Test and Bar Examinations
There are two important examinations in legal education that needs preparation. One is the admission examination to the law school, which will determine which type of program one can qualify for. The second and most important examination is the bar exam. This is the examination that will grant permission by a particular court system to a lawyer to practice law in that … [Read more...]