Law Founders' Scholarship

The QUT Law Founders' Scholarship Fund invests in law students who are experiencing financial hardship.

The scholarship is funded through the continued generosity of alumni, staff and the legal community.

Give to the Law Founders' Scholarship Fund

'It’s amazing to know that people believe in me and see my potential.' Freya Simpson, Law Founders' Scholarship recipient

Law Founders' Scholarship Fund major sponsors

Rewarding excellence

Our annual prizes reward outstanding students for academic performance and community service.

Our sponsors include community organisations, industry bodies, law firms, family trusts and individuals.

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'Thanks to the Rod Bush Memorial Scholarship I’ll be able continue my studies. There was a time where I didn’t think this would be possible due to my disability. I can’t wait to start my career in law and show the world what can be achieved on four wheels.' Cassandra Grey, 2019 recipient of the Ashurst Scholarship

Ashurst scholarships

The Ashurst Outpacing Change Scholarship is awarded to students who have achieved well academically while overcoming personal, social or economic challenges.

Ashurst acknowledges the crucial role that First Nations lawyers have in shaping our legal system. Together with the Department of Transport and Mains Roads, they have created the Ashurst and TMR First Nations Law Scholarship which supports an Indigenous Australian law students to excel in their studies.

Work placement partners

'Caxton Legal Centre are very fortunate to have a number of Law students from QUT that participate across a broad range of our programs.

They are a pleasure to have working alongside our staff and always impress with their commitment, maturity, skills and readiness to perform.'

Terry Stedman, Solicitor, Caxton Legal Centre

Work with our students

Work placement partners

Student societies

We encourage sponsors and mentors to engage with our best and brightest students through QUT Law's student-run societies.

These societies run major events and competitions, provide support for students and undertake important community initiatives.

Contact us

Contact us today to find out how you can sponsor a scholarship, prize or event.