LL.M. Scholarship at AUWCL:

There are various scholarships available for interested international students at American University Washington college of law. Details are below:

AUWCL Global Talent Development Scholarship:

Award:

• 50% tuition scholarship;
• Offered to students in the following LL.M. programs: International Legal Studies; International Business and Trade Law; International Arbitration and Business Law; Gender, International and Comparative Law

Eligibility Requirements:

• High-performing students who display academic rigor and/or professional achievement in their respective field(s) of interest.
• Prior work experience is a plus

Note for students in the International Arbitration and Business Law LL.M.: The full and half tuition scholarships are awarded to qualified students of the in-residence track of this LL.M. program only. Students in the online/hybrid track are considered for partial scholarships.

To apply:

• A complete LL.M. application, and
• An essay explaining what you see as the role(s) of a global lawyer today, and to what extent the LL.M. program will help you prepare for a global legal career (max. 500 words)

Application Deadline:

October 1 (spring)

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International Arbitration Special Merit Scholarship:

Award:

• 100% tuition scholarship
• Offered to students in the LL.M. in International Arbitration and Business Law

Eligibility Requirements:

• High-achieving students with the potential of becoming leaders in the area of international arbitration
• This scholarship is awarded to a candidate in the in-residence track of the LL.M. program in International Arbitration and Business Law. Students in the online/hybrid track of this program are considered for partial scholarships.

To apply:

• A complete LL.M application along with a complete CV, including a list of publications (if any), and
• An essay addressing the following questions:
  • What was the most significant case or situation that you handled in your legal career? Please elaborate.
  • What impact have you made in your practice area, and how?
  • How would the scholarship and the LL.M. at AUWCL help you expand that impact, including potential change and adaptation of that practice area??
• An essay explaining how you will contribute to AUWCL after your LL.M. studies?

Application Deadline:

October 1 (spring)

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Summer Program Scholarship:

Award:

50% tuition scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:

• Participated previously in one of AUWCL Summer Programs 
• Scholarship is awarded to a candidate; in the in-residence track of an eligible LL.M. program.

To apply:

• A complete application for an LL.M. program at AUWCL, and
• An essay describing a current regional, international or country-specific legal problem and offering your solution to the problem. (no more than 750 words)

Application Deadline:

October 1 (spring)