Hodgson Law Scholarship

Overview

The Hodgson Law Scholarship, which has been made possible through the generous benefaction of Elizabeth Hodgson, widow of the Liverpool Solicitor Joseph Hodgson, who expressed a wish to advance the education and training of lawyers who might work for the benefit of Merseyside.

Amount

The Scholarship includes full tuition fees for a full-time postgraduate taught degree in law (LLM), and a stipend of £9,207.

Open to

The Scholarship is available to all prospective Overseas candidates (i.e. non UK, non EU) intending to pursue a postgraduate taught degree in law at the University of Liverpool.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must have completed or be in the final year of completion of a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent degree at a minimum 2.1 (UK Upper Second) or equivalent standard and have an excellent standard of English.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• Academic excellence.

• Evidence of an interest in legal and public service which may benefit the Liverpool City Region.

• Potential and ambition for future leadership.

• That they are not otherwise able to undertake a postgraduate degree at either institution.

Application deadline: 1 May 2025.