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Law Scholarship for School Leavers

Law Scholarship for School Leavers

This scholarship of course helps with your study costs, but it does much more for you than that!

We're offering:

  • $1000 towards study costs for your first year and $2000 for each of the other years of your law degree.
  • Work experience at Russell McVeagh during part of the winter term holidays.
  • A Russell McVeagh solicitor or Partner as your mentor - for support, guidance and practical help throughout your time at law school.
  • The coveted opportunity to summer-clerk at Russell McVeagh in your penultimate year of law.

We're looking for:

  • All-round achievers who incidentally have top academic results.
  • Personalities characterised by drive, enthusiasm, integrity and commitment.
  • Superior communication skills, both written and oral, alongside the ability to relate well to others.
  • The desire to be the very best in your chosen career of law.

You apply by:

  • Completing an application form and attach a covering letter. The letter should outline your reasons for wanting to become a lawyer in 500 words or less.

Along with these, enclose:

  • A written endorsement from your current school Principal.
  • Any additional references from others who know you well (such as a teacher, sports coach, minister - but not family!).
  • A copy of your CV (please do not staple or send originals).
  • Two good-quality passport-sized photos, named on the reverse.

Application forms should be available from your school mid July. The 2010 scholarship round closes on Friday 13 August.  Please contact Rebecca Varga if you have any questions. 

* Remember - scholarship winners must retain a place at a New Zealand University Law School!