2026 DLA Piper Global Scholarship Program For Law Students | Fully Funded

About the scholarship

The DLA Piper Global Scholarship is a two-year programme that supports talented law students (Fellows) from developing countries to reach their potential and contribute to the rule of law in their communities.

The DLA Piper Law Scholarship covers full university tuition payment, for the duration of the Scholarship, all costs relating to transport, food, accommodation, visas, and will also provide laptop for selected candidates.

Each year DLA Piper Global Scholarship sponsors up to 50 students, called Fellows, based throughout Africa, South and West Asia, the South Pacific, and Latin America. Currently we have 50 Fellows from 14 countries.

Over their bespoke two-year programme, students have their full tuition paid and receive mentoring, internships, training and career preparation designed to develop their skills, confidence and networks. After finishing, students join our global alumni programme.

The initiative’s success depends on collaboration with universities and other educational centers, our clients, governments and, of course, our people. It is not a recruitment tool: our goal is to support students in developing their careers in whatever direction they choose.

Eligibility

To be considered for the DLA Piper Law Scholarship, you must:

• Be studying law, and in your last to second last year of study in your home country, or
• Have completed a Law degree and have been accepted to pursue a Master’s Degree in a related field in your home country
• Currently be achieving, or be expected to achieve a first-class degree, or be in the top 10% of your class
• Receive a recommendation from your university
• Be a citizen of the country you are applying from
• Have a good level of spoken and written English as this will ensure you are able to fully participate in the programme.