2022 Scholarship

Russell McVeagh is one of New Zealand's premier law firms. We employ approximately 300 staff and partners across our Auckland and Wellington offices.

Our values of Respect, Curiosity, Excellence and Tenacity reflect who we are and how we work together. We actively encourage diversity and are committed to the success of all of our staff.

About the opportunity

Applications are open for 2022 Russell McVeagh university scholarships. Through our scholarship programme we provide financial support, pastoral care, mentorship and a great network of young and experienced professionals to lean on, especially when making big career decisions while at law school.

As a scholar at Russell McVeagh you will:

Receive $2,000 a year to go towards the study costs of your law degree;
Have a mentor and a buddy to provide you with support, guidance and practical help during your time at law school;
Have the opportunity to summer clerk in our Auckland or Wellington office in your penultimate year of study;
Be connected with other Russell McVeagh scholars at law schools across the country; and
Be invited to various Russell McVeagh functions, including catch up events throughout the year.

About you

We're looking for students who are in thethird yearof their law degree and have:

A strong interest in commercial law;
A strong academic record;
Drive, ambition, and a positive attitude;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
Share our values of Respect, Curiosity, Excellence and Tenacity.

Applications close12:00 pm Monday 28 March 2022.

Before starting your application we recommend having the following prepared: CV, cover letter and academic transcript.