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Discover UCL Laws scholarships and funding for 2025–26. Support is available for LLM and MSc Law and Finance students, including merit awards, widening access, and external options.
UCL Laws offers a range of scholarships to support students on both our LLM and MSc Law and Finance (MLF) programmes, including awards based on academic excellence, financial need, and widening access.
We are especially proud to offer several new scholarships as part of the UCL200 Scholarships initiative in anticipation of UCL's Bicentennial celebrations in 2026. These reflect our long-standing commitment to inclusive, innovative, and socially conscious legal education.
Available scholarships
For LLM students:
- UCL200 Laws LLM Academic Excellence Scholarship 2025-26
The UCL200 Laws LLM Academic Excellence Scholarships are designed to support individuals with outstanding academic achievements to study UCL’s LLM. These scholarships provide a £10,000 fee reduction and are not means-tested.
Eligibility criteria
- submitted a complete application to study on our LLM programme for 2025/26 entry by no later than Wednesday 18 December 2024
- show prior outstanding academic achievements (usually a high first-class degree or equivalent) demonstrating exceptional potential to excel on UCL’s LLM
Application
The application requires personal details and a statement on how the LLM will build on your academic achievement to date. Please carefully read the guidance document below for further details.
To apply for the scholarship please fill in our application form.Application deadlines
Please note there are two deadlines in order to apply for this scholarship and you must meet both.
You must have submitted an application to study on our LLM programme for 2025/26 entry by no later than Wednesday 18 December 2024 - please note that you will not be able to complete the scholarship application form if you have not already applied for the LLM by this date.
The deadline to apply for the scholarship is Wednesday 29 January 2025 at 4pm.
Further information
- Candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria stated above;
- Applications received from candidates will be assessed by UCL Laws who will determine whether to award a scholarship(s) based on the scholarship application, the LLM application, references and your written work;
- The scholarship will not be paid towards tuition fees until the candidate has enrolled at UCL.
If you have any questions or queries about the scholarship please contact the LLM admissions team at llm-admissions@ucl.ac.uk.
- UCL200 Laws LLM Opportunity Scholarship 2025-26
The UCL200 Laws LLM Opportunity Scholarships are designed to make our LLM accessible to UK-domiciled students who have been, and are, of limited means.
These means-tested scholarships provide full tuition fee waiver and £15,000 maintenance. Students applying for the means-tested scholarships must meet the standard UCL LLM entry requirements. Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who demonstrate potential to excel on UCL's LLM.
Eligibility criteria
- Apply by Monday 17 March 2025 to study the LLM degree (full-time) at UCL starting in September 2025; AND
- in financial hardship and could not otherwise afford to study the LLM; AND
- have attended a non-fee-paying state-funded school or educational institution (students who have attended a fee-paying junior or senior school/educational institution at any time are not eligible to apply); AND
- be eligible for ‘Home’ (UK) fee status and be a UK domicile; AND
- not previously completed a Master’s degree or equivalent (in any subject); AND
- demonstrate potential to excel on UCL's LLM.
Application
The application requires personal details including financial details and a statement setting out how such an award would help you to pursue your goals and your plans for the future . Please carefully read the guidance document below which explains how to complete the application.
To apply for the scholarship please fill in our application form where we will assess your eligibility for the scholarship. Eligible applicants will then be shortlisted and invited to interview in June.Application deadlines
Please note there are two deadlines in order to apply for this scholarship and you must meet both.
You must have submitted an application to study on our LLM programme for 2025/26 entry by no later than Monday 17 March 2025 - please note that you will not be able to complete the scholarship application form if you have not already applied for the LLM.
The deadline to apply for the scholarship is Monday 14 April 2025 at 4pm BST.
Further information
- Candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria stated above;
- UCL Laws will shortlist candidates for interview based on the scholarship application, the LLM application, references and your written work;
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview which will be conducted by Faculty of Laws staff;
- The interview panel will determine whether scholarship should be awarded to which candidates;
- The scholarship will not be paid to a successful candidate until the candidate has enrolled at UCL.
If you have any questions or queries about the scholarship please contact the LLM admissions team at llm-admissions@ucl.ac.uk.
- UCL200 Laws LLM Future Scholars Award 2025-26
The UCL200 Laws LLM Future Scholars' Awards are designed to increase the accessibility of our LLM to UK-domiciled individuals who have been, and are, of limited means, and who intend to use their LLM as a stepping stone to doctoral studies.
These means-tested scholarships provide full fee waiver and £15,000 maintenance. Students applying for the means-tested scholarships must meet the standard UCL LLM entry requirements.
Eligibility criteria
- Apply by Monday 17 March 2025 to study the LLM degree (full-time) at UCL starting in September 2025; AND
- in financial hardship and could not otherwise afford to study the LLM; AND
- have attended a non-fee-paying state-funded school or educational institution (students who have attended a fee-paying junior or senior school/educational institution at any time are not eligible to apply); AND
- be eligible for ‘Home’ (UK) fee status and be a UK domicile; AND
- not previously successfully completed a Master’s degree (in any subject) AND;
- show prior outstanding academic achievement demonstrating potential to excel on UCL’s LLM; AND
- show evidence of a serious intention to use their LLM as a stepping stone to doctoral studies.
Application
The application requires personal details including financial details and a statement explaining why you are applying for this award. Please carefully read the guidance document below which explains how to complete the application.
To apply for the scholarship please fill in our application form where we will assess your eligibility for the scholarship. Eligible applicants will then be shortlisted and invited to interview in June.Application deadlines
Please note there are two deadlines in order to apply for this scholarship and you must meet both.
You must have submitted an application to study on our LLM programme for 2025/26 entry by no later than Monday 17 March 2025 - please note that you will not be able to complete the application form if you have not already applied for the LLM.
The deadline to apply for the scholarship is Monday 14 April 2025 at 4pm BST.
Further information
- Candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria stated above;
- UCL Laws will shortlist candidates for interview based on the scholarship application, the LLM application, references and your written work;
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview which will be conducted by Faculty of Laws staff;
- The interview panel will determine whether an award should be awarded;
- The award will not be paid to a successful candidate until the candidate has enrolled at UCL.
If you have any questions or queries about the scholarship please contact the LLM admissions team at llm-admissions@ucl.ac.uk.
- UCL200 Laws Vinson Chu PKU/ UCL Scholarship
With support from the Vinson & Cissy Chu Charitable Foundation, the UCL200 Laws Vinson Chu PKU/ UCL Scholarship is eligible to Chinese law graduates of Peking University who show outstanding potential and who need financial assistance to pursue a full-time LLM degree at UCL Laws. One scholarship worth £60,000 will be awarded per year and will cover overseas full-time tuition fees for the LLM course and maintenance. The award is conditional upon the scholar being offered a place at UCL. For more information on eligibility criteria and application process, please contact the PKU Law Faculty.
- Pius Langa Memorial Fellowship
Named in honour of the former Chief Justice and launched in 2021, this award is eligible to young lawyers in South Africa committed to forwarding constitutional and human rights law in South Africa and / or Africa. One fellowship will be awarded per year and will cover a full tuition waiver from UCL and an award of GBP 21,800, funded by charity South African Constitutional Court Trust, which is specifically intended to cover travel and living expenses associated with studies. Fellows must include at least one module relating to human rights or constitutional law as part of the LLM studies. For more information see the Constitutional Court Trust website.
- Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship
With the support of The Commercial Bar Association, the Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship is eligible for a UK student of Black ethnicity to pursue the LLM degree at UCL. The scholarship will support the living expenses for the duration of the LLM programme, covering the tuition fees and £25,000 living expenses. The recipient of the scholarship will also benefit from a barrister mentor as selected by The Commercial Bar Association.
Eligibility
- Demonstrate academic excellence (this will be evidenced by the LLM application, the scholarship application and at interview)
- Meet the entry criteria of the LLM programme and be made an offer for the LLM programme. Please visit our applying and entry requirements page for full details.
- Have submitted a complete application (including reference) to study on our LLM programme for 2025/26 entry by no later than Friday 30th May 2025 - please note that you will not be able to complete the application form if you have not already applied for the LLM
- Demonstrate a serious interest to pursue a career at the Commercial Bar
- Be permanently domiciled in the UK
- Be of Black ethnicity
- Black or Black British - Carribean
- Black or Black British-African
- Other Black background, including mixed Black background
How to apply
To apply for the scholarship please fill in our application form where we will assess your eligibility for the scholarship. Eligible applicants will then be shortlisted and invited to interview in June/July.
Deadline
30 May 2025 4pm (BST)
If you have any questions or queries about the Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship please contact Dr Lucinda Miller, Vice Dean (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) l.miller@ucl.ac.uk
For MSc Law and Finance students:
- UCL200 Laws MSc Law and Finance Opportunity Scholarship 2025-26
The UCL200 Laws MSc Law and Finance Opportunity Scholarships are designed to make our MSc Law and Finance accessible to students who have been, and are, of limited means.
These means-tested scholarships provide full tuition fee waiver and £15,000 maintenance. Students applying for the means-tested scholarships must meet the standard UCL MSc Law and Finance entry requirements and have received an offer of place.
Eligibility criteria
you must not hold or currently be studying for a Master's degree or equivalent; you must have submitted a complete application to study on the MSc Law and Finance programme.
The criteria is as follows:Please note that you must have submitted a complete application (including references) to study on the MSc programme for 2025/26 entry before submitting your scholarship application. You will not be able to complete the scholarship application form if you have not already applied for the MSc programme.
How to apply
The application requires personal details and a statement on how the scholarship will help you. Please carefully read the guidance document below for further details:
2025-26 Guidance for UCL200 Laws MSc Law and Finance Opportunity Scholarship.docxTo apply for the scholarship, please fill in our application form.
Application deadline
The deadline for this scholarship is Monday, 14th April 2025 (4pm, UK time).
Government and external funding
In addition to UCL-specific scholarships, UK and international students may be eligible for a range of government-funded financial support options.
UK Government Postgraduate Loans
Home students on the LLM or MSc Law and Finance programme may be eligible for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from the UK Government. This loan can help with course fees and living costs.
External funding
Depending on your nationality and residency status, you may also be eligible for funding from your home government or ministry of education, or a national scholarship programme. Many countries offer funding for students to pursue postgraduate study abroad.
Please visit the UCL Scholarships and Funding page or use the UCL Scholarships Finder to explore other opportunities.