Legal Scholarship 2021

Are you currently studying a Bachelor of Laws at University and you are in or heading into your final year?

We are committed to helping students who are looking to pursue a career in law assisting small and medium sized businesses. Lawyers who practise in this area are required to have different skills great legal skills across multiple areas of law but also a passion for the cut and thrust of the commercial world.

We are offering two Law Students with a WAM of 65 or more in their penultimate or final year a grant of $2000 each to assist them through the final stage of their degree. One grant will be prioritised for a student studying in Victoria.

About PCL Lawyers

PCL Lawyers is a Melbourne CBD based law firm that is focussed on providing our clients with the highest level of legal service and professionalism. Our client base is comprised of SMEs, organisations and individuals.

We aim to provide our clients with “Concise Legal Advice and Commercial Understanding”. Being sensitive to the commercial needs of our clients is a crucial aspect of the service we provide and has contributed to the growth of our law firm.

We aim to provide our clients a high-quality legal service and we strive for great outcomes.

About The Scholarship

We are pleased to offer two $2,000 cash grants to support the studies of two successful applicants this year.
The deadline for applying for the scholarship is March 30, 2021.

The successful applicants must have an interest in pursuing a legal career.

The winner will be chosen in April 2021 and the grant paid prior to May 15, 2021.

To apply, please submit a 250 word or less response outlining why you are interested in practising law, helping SME clients and what you believe makes a lawyer successful in this practice area. A short note of any personal or financial hardship should also be included if applicable (but is not required).

Eligibility

Applications must be currently enrolled and studying at an Australian University this calendar year.

As an Applicant you must:

• Be a law student in your final year or penultimate year of University study;
• Be studying a Bachelor of Laws;
• Have a Minimum Average Weighted Mark (WAM) of 65 or equivalent;
• Be a domestic students; and
• Be able to provide evidence of enrolment and your WAM, if shortlisted.

We promote our grant recipients through social media and other online events and as a part of your application you agree for your name and potentially photo to be used for such purposes.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the form below.

Please make sure to complete each section of the online form with your details and 250-word response.