Student scholarships for MLS Indigenous students

Helen and Bori Liberman Scholarship

Awarded to a Melbourne JD student, this scholarship provides support for an Indigenous Australian students.

Alastair Nicholson Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship celebrates the Honourable Alastair Nicholson AO QC RFD and his distinguished career and commitment to social justice, including advancing the interests of Indigenous Australians.

Gilbert + Tobin Scholarship

Established thanks to the generous support of Gilbert + Tobin Lawyers. Gilbert + Tobin Lawyers is an independent Australian corporate law firm, serving corporates and governments throughout Australia, and around the world, on a broad range of legal issues.

Elizabeth Gray Scholarship

Liz’s family, friends and colleagues have formed an endowment fund to provide ongoing support to students commencing the Melbourne JD from Indigenous Australian or refugee backgrounds, who are financially disadvantaged. The scholarship supports the recipient for 3 years. Liz played a key role in Legal Aid Victoria during the 1970’s, 1980’s and 1990’s as a Commissioner and in the general law division, addressing issues of social justice and equity.

Corrs Chambers Westgarth Indigenous Scholarship

This scholarship supports an Indigenous Australian graduate student who demonstrates the potential to be one of the commercial lawyers of tomorrow. The scholarship provides financial assistance to a student showing academic merit and financial need.