The Law Society is pleased to offer two scholarships, the Indigenous Scholarship and the Scholarship for Graduate Legal Studies. Eligible students are encouraged to apply by March 31, 2019.
The Indigenous Scholarship is open to Canadian Indigenous students who are enrolled in full-time studies at the University of British Columbia, University of Victoria or Thompson Rivers University law schools. The scholarship may be awarded to one student ($20,000) or divided equally between two students ($10,000 per student) at the discretion of the selection committee. The Indigenous Scholarship aims to enhance the representation of Indigenous lawyers in British Columbia by supporting their legal education.
Read more about the selection criteria and how to apply for the Indigenous Scholarship.
The Scholarship for Graduate Legal Studies encourages and financially assists a law graduate to complete a full-time program of graduate legal studies that will benefit the student, the province and the legal profession in British Columbia. Those graduating or who have graduated with a law degree from the University of British Columbia, University of Victoria or Thompson Rivers University are eligible to apply for the $12,000 scholarship, as are other law school graduates who can show a real or substantial connection to BC. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic and other qualifications.
Read more about the selection criteria and how to apply for the Scholarship for Graduate Legal Studies.