Hodgson Law Scholarship at University of Liverpool 2026-27

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.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 1, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of Liverpool
• City to studyLiverpool
• School to studyUniversity of Liverpool
• Course to studyLaw
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

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

Requirements

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:

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

Further details are available on the Hodgson Law Scholarship website.

Application Documents

Complete application form

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• You will need to complete and submit an application form electronically to the Hodgson Selection Committee by email to [email protected].
• Application deadline: 1 May 2026.
• 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 ([email protected]).
• Applications may also be sent by post, to the address provided on the application form.

For more details, visit University of Liverpool Scholarship webpage