ELIGIBILITY:

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.

Applicants must have completed or be in the final year of completion of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree at a minimum of 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.

Further details are available on the Hodgson Law Scholarship website.

You will need to complete and submit an application form electronically to the Hodgson Selection Committee by email to hodgsonscholarship@liverpool.ac.uk.

Application deadline: 1 May 2026.

Candidates must read and follow the guidance very carefully.  Fill out the Hodgson Law Scholarship application form (PDF, 0.1MB).

Please direct any inquiries to the Hodgson Liaison, Dr. Darryn Nyatanga (darryn.nyatanga@liverpool.ac.uk).

Applications may also be sent by post to the address provided on the application form.

BENEFIT:

The Scholarship includes full tuition fees for a full-time postgraduate taught degree in law (LLM) and a stipend of £10,550.