Scholarships

Russell McVeagh was the first law firm to recognise student talent and achievement through a dedicated scholarship programme. Applications for 2019 university scholarships are now closed. Our scholarship offers the following fantastic benefits to give you a head start in your career:

• Financial assistance to help with the study costs of your law degree at a New Zealand university:
  • $2,000 per year (up to a maximum of four years)
  • $6,000 additional payment if you join Russell McVeagh as a graduate.
• The opportunity to have a work experience day at Russell McVeagh during your scholarship.
• A Russell McVeagh solicitor or partner as your mentor – to provide support, guidance and practical help throughout your time at law school.
• The opportunity to summer clerk at Russell McVeagh in your penultimate year of study.

All scholarship winners must be enrolled at, and retain a place at, a New Zealand university law school, maintain good grades acceptable to Russell McVeagh and not accept a conflicting scholarship.

* if you cannot locate your school academic transcripts, please contact our recruitment team.

** a reference can be academic, personal, employment or school references.  If you have any questions about references, please contact our recruitment team.

Russell McVeagh no longer offers a School Leavers' Scholarship, but encourages all school leavers to apply for the Russell McVeagh University Law Scholarship once they are at their chosen law school.

If you are a driven, all-round achiever with an interest in commercial law, a Russell McVeagh Scholarship will place you a step ahead of your peers and provide you with the tools you need for a very successful career in law.  We are looking for:

• All-round achievers with impressive academic results
• High levels of drive, enthusiasm, integrity and commitment
• Superior communication skills, both written and oral, alongside the ability to relate well to others
• The desire to be the very best in your chosen career of law.

If that sounds like you, we think you’ll be a great fit with us.