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Legal Scholarship

Award

Legal Scholarship Award

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The Award$15,000 is awarded annually to a Bermudian or PRC holder, who has been accepted to or is enrolled in a law degree, and who on completion of studies, intends to return to Bermuda to practice law and to be called to the Bermuda Bar.

The Award winner must agree, if offered a position, to work at Walkers Bermuda during the summer period following the Scholarship Award.

Applicants may apply for and be awarded other scholarships; however Walkers Bermuda will not grant the Award to an applicant who has been awarded other scholarships, the combined value of which will exceed the applicant’s education expenses.

Interviews and Selection Short-listed applicants will be notified via email and/or telephone and must be available to interview with the Partners in April. The Partners will select the successful candidate after completion of the interview process.

The winner will be announced on 30 April.

Deadline for ApplicationsTuesday, 31 March 2020

Send Completed Applications ToApplications should be uploaded to the Walkers Bermuda scholarship listing at http://bermudascholarships.com/SitePages/home.aspx or alternatively via email to:

Delayne BeanOffice ManagerWalkers BermudaPark Place55 Par-la-Ville RoadThird FloorHamilton HM 11BermudaT +1 441 242 1500 E: Recruitment.BDA@walkersglobal.com

GuidelinesThe application form can be found on pages 3-5. The application form must be completed in full and be accompanied by:

• A cover letter which explains why you consider you should be granted the Award, your interest in a career as an attorney, why you chose Walkers Bermuda and any other information you consider may be of interest to the Partners.

• Current curriculum vitae setting out your education and work experience and any other extra-curricular achievements including charitable, sporting and community activities.

• Copies of certificates, together with official transcript of grades from final year of secondary schooling and from any university or other tertiary education institution attended.

• One written character reference.

• One written academic reference.

• One written employment reference (if you have been employed for a period of more than three months).

• Proof of Bermudian or PRC status.

• A letter from an approved university evidencing acceptance into an accredited law degree.

• A letter from approved university stating tuition costs.

• A sample of recent legal work (paper).

• Financial Need Form.

• A written undertaking that, if granted the award, you will, if offered a position, work as a summer intern with Walkers Bermuda during the summer period following the scholarship award year.

Legal Scholarship Award

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Applicant’s Full Name

Place of Birth/Nationality

Residential Address (Full Address)

Email Address

Full Name of Parents or Guardians

Names of Schools and/or Educational Institutions attended and dates of attendance

Statement of Scholastic Qualifications and Dates Achieved

Date of Birth

Bermuda Status

Home Telephone No.

Cellular Telephone No.

Parent’s Tel. No.

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Application Form

Personal Information

Education

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Name of intended College or University and proposed Under/PostgraduateCourses and Degree being sought

Have you been granted any other scholarship, bursary or award for the upcoming academic year?

If yes, please state the name, duration and amount of the award.

Have you applied for any other scholarship, bursary or award for the upcoming academic year?

If yes, please state the name, duration, amount and current status of the application (Pending(P)/Rejected(R))

Are you currently receiving financial support from your parents/guardians?

How do you intend to finance your educational cost for the upcoming academic year (i.e. loans, savings)?

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Legal Scholarship Award

ChecklistPlease ensure that your application includes ALL of the following enclosures or your application will not be processed.

Completed application form

Curriculum Vitae

Copies of educational certificates and transcript(s)

One character reference

One academic reference

One employment reference (if employed for more than three months)

Proof of Bermudian/PRC Status

Proof of acceptance into a recognised law degree

Proof of tuition expenses

Signed undertaking (page 5 of this application form)

Sample of recent legal work (papers)

Financial need Form

Disclosure StatementI certify that the above information is true and correct. I understand that if I am awarded the Walkers Bermuda Legal Scholarship Award, the scholarship will be withdrawn if any of the above information is false or misleading, or if I have failed to provide any information reasonably requested. In the event the scholarship is withdrawn, I understand that I will be required to repay any monies paid to me.

I authorise Walkers Bermuda to make inquiries into my education and employment history as may be reasonably required to determine my qualifications for this Award.

Signature of Applicant Date

UndertakingI, ________________________________ undertake that if granted the Walkers Bermuda Legal Scholarship Award, I will, if offered a position, work as a summer intern with Walkers Bermuda during the summer period following the scholarship award..

Signature of Applicant Date

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