Australian Academy of Law First Nations Scholarship

The Australian Academy of Law offers the Australian Academy of Law First Nations Scholarship tenable in the applicable year for a First Nations final year law student studying for the LLB or JD or combined Law degree at any Australian law school, or the Diploma in Law through the NSW Law Extension Committee (LEC). The scholarship is specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in their final year of law studies. The successful recipient may have the opportunity of being mentored for up to a year by an AAL Fellow. Selection is based on academic ability and likelihood of success, financial need (not normally in receipt of any other substantial scholarship or award), and proposed post-graduation career path evincing a commitment to the law and/or legal practice. Applications must be submitted through nomination by respective Law Deans.