Edinburgh — Legal Education Trust LLM by Research Scholarships 2027
Edinburgh Legal Education Trust scholarships for postgraduate research in Scots private law leading to the LLM by Research, covering home-rate fees plus a full maintenance award.
| Amount / funding | Home-rate fees + full maintenance award (currently £21,805); part-time variant: home-rate fees plus limited research assistance |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 3 May 2027 (applications should normally be received by this date) |
| Start date | September 2027 |
| Level | LLM |
| Funding type | full |
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About this scholarship
Edinburgh Legal Education Trust scholarships for postgraduate research in Scots private law leading to the LLM by Research, covering home-rate fees plus a full maintenance award.
Minimum requirements
By the start of the LLM programme, an honours degree in law, or an ordinary degree in law plus an honours degree in another discipline; accepted by the University of Edinburgh for the LLM by Research degree; preference may be given to those intending to progress to the PhD
Application checklist
- Application for admission to the LLM by Research programme
- Edinburgh Legal Education Trust Scholarship Application Form sent to phd.law@ed.ac.uk
- Own research topic with emphasis on legal doctrine (historical or comparative perspectives welcome)
- Check official page for remaining requirements
Application tips
- Choose a doctrinal topic: the Trust emphasises legal doctrine over legal theory or socio-legal issues, though historical and comparative angles are welcome
- Note the progression route — the LLM by Research can often become the first year of a PhD, with full three-year PhD funding often made available by the Trust on switching
- Preference may be given to applicants intending to progress to the PhD, so state your intentions honestly
- Applications should normally be received by 3 May 2027; the Trustees retain full discretion to offer or not offer an award
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: Scots private law, legal doctrine