LLM Scholarship Opportunities
The Advocacy LL.M. Fellowship is designed for exceptional students enrolling in WCL's Advocacy LL.M. Successful applicants will have an exemplary academic background and a demonstrated potential to excel in the Program .
How to Apply: See complete program details.
The David E. Aaronson Graduate Scholarship in Trial Advocacy (“Aaronson LL.M. Scholarship”) was established by the Director of the Stephen S. Weinstein Trial Advocacy Program to recognize an incoming LL.M. in Advocacy student who demonstrates a serious interest in and dedication to the art of advocacy. Prof. Aaronson has been a professor at American University for more than 30 years, teaching Evidence, Trial Advocacy, Criminal Law and Procedure.
To apply for the scholarship, please submit a brief letter of application by June 1st describing in a one page essay why you should be selected, including your goals in pursuing an LL.M. in Advocacy and how an LL.M. in Advocacy will help advance your career goals. The letter can be sent to llm@wcl.american.edu. Please be sure to state you are applying for the Advocacy LL.M. Scholarship in the subject line.
The Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) provides fully funded master’s level scholarships at a network of universities across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America, including American University Washington College of Law. The program aims to support individuals who demonstrate both academic and professional excellence and have potential to become civil society leaders in their home communities.
The award will cover all tuition and fees, monthly stipend for room and board, program related travel, health insurance, all costs for an annual student conference, and a pre-university writing program. The scholarship does NOT provide funding for dependent family members. Applications are due September 15th for Fall admission. For more information on how to apply, visit the CSLA Website or email csla@infoscholar.org. All application materials should be sent directly to CSLA. If you are selected for the scholarship by CSLA, they will place you at one of their partner schools in the US or Europe. For FAQ's, please click here.
The Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property offers fellowships designed for exceptional students committed to their field of specialization. Successful applicants will have an exemplary academic background and a demonstrated potential to excel in the LL.M. in Intellectual Property.
How to Apply: See complete program details.
The Program on Law & Government offers fellowships designed for exceptional students committed to their field of specialization. Successful applicants will have an exemplary academic background and a demonstrated potential to excel in the LL.M. in Law & Government.
How to Apply: See complete program details