To be eligible to apply for the Bar Course Scholarship for September 2020 you must:
- be a Home, EU or International applicant.
- apply to study the Bar Course at Northumbria University, commencing in September 2020.
- meet the terms and conditions of your offer for the Bar Course
- be a self-funded student.
- not have fees which are paid in full or in part through a sponsorship arrangement, i.e. employer funded.
Northumbria University Information
Founded in 1992, Northumbria University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Newcastle upon Tyne (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North East England. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Northumbria University (UNN) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Northumbria University (UNN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 27 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for the Bar Course Scholarship for September 2020 you must:
- be a Home, EU or International applicant.
- apply to study the Bar Course at Northumbria University, commencing in September 2020.
- meet the terms and conditions of your offer for the Bar Course
- be a self-funded student.
- not have fees which are paid in full or in part through a sponsorship arrangement, i.e. employer funded.
Offered Benefits
The winners of this study program will enjoy a full waiver of the fees for the Bar Course.
Application Process
The Bar Course Scholarships are awarded on merit. The application process for a Scholarship takes the following form:
- Round 1 – The written application: Applicants will complete an online application form, giving information about their academic achievements; reasons for wishing to undertake the Bar Course; relevant work and extra-curricular experience; and other relevant background information
Successful applicants in Round 1 will then proceed to Round 2 (please note that progression to Round 2 is no guarantee of an award).
- Round 2 – The interview: Applicants will be interviewed by members of the Bar Course teaching team. The interview will be loosely based upon the sort of interview that applicants might expect to face when applying for pupillage.