Scholarships

At Russell McVeagh, we believe that young talent should be nurtured right from the start and were the first law firm to recognise student talent and achievement through a dedicated scholarship programme. 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:
  • $1,000 for your first year of university (School Leaver Scholars only).
  • $2,000 in the following years (up to a maximum of four years) once you have been accepted into law school.
• $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.
• Invitations to numerous social and work-related events throughout the year.

To apply you’ll need to complete our online application form. The online application form will be available on our website from 3 July 2017.

In addition you'll need to attach:

• A cover letter outlining why you are an ideal candidate for a Russell McVeagh Scholarship.
• A copy of your curriculum vitae.
• A copy of your academic records to date – school transcripts for those applying for the School Leavers’ Scholarship and both school and university transcripts for those applying for the University Scholarship.*
• A school testimonial (School Leavers’ Scholarship applicants only).
• References – one for School Leavers’ Scholarship applicants and two for University Scholarship applicants.**
• A quality passport-size photo (optional).

To apply for the Russell McVeagh School Leavers’ Scholarship, applicants must be in their final secondary school year with the intention of studying law at a New Zealand university.

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 are applying for a University Scholarship and 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.

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.