Hodgson Law Scholarship 2026

The Hodgson Law Scholarship, which has been made possible through the generous benefaction of Elizabeth Hodgson, widow of the Liverpool Solicitor Joseph Hodgson, who expressed a wish to advance the education and training of lawyers who might work for the benefit of Merseyside.

Summary:

1. Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
2. Value: Full tuition + £10,550 stipend
3. Study Level: Postgraduate
4. Sponsor: Hodgson Law Scholarship Fund
5. Course to Study: Law (LLM)
6. Eligible Countries: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for Hodgson Law Scholarship 2026

Applicants must have completed or be in the final year of completion of a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent degree at a minimum 2.1 (UK Upper Second) or equivalent standard and have an excellent standard of English.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

1. Academic excellence.
2. Evidence of an interest in legal and public service which may benefit the Liverpool City Region.
3. Potential and ambition for future leadership.
4. That they are not otherwise able to undertake a postgraduate degree at either institution.

Further details are available on the Hodgson Law Scholarship website.

Benefits of Hodgson Law Scholarship 2026

1. The Scholarship includes full tuition fees for a full-time postgraduate taught degree in law (LLM), and a stipend of £10,550.

How to Apply

You will need to complete and submit an application form electronically to the Hodgson Selection Committee by email to hodgsonscholarship@liverpool.ac.uk.

Candidates must read and follow the guidance very carefully. Fill out the Hodgson Law Scholarship application form (PDF, 0.1MB).

Please direct any enquiries to the Hodgson Liaison, Dr Darryn Nyatanga (darryn.nyatanga@liverpool.ac.uk).

Applications may also be sent by post, to the address provided on the application form.

For more details, visit University of Liverpool Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Application Link(s)

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