LL.M. Scholarships

The admissions committee awards partial scholarships to select on campus and online LLM applicants based on merit. To be considered, check the box on your application stating that you wish to be considered for a Graduate Student Scholarship.  This can be found under the section, "Additional Information."  Graduate Student Scholarships are awarded at the sole discretion of the admissions committee during their review of completed applications.  Priority consideration is given to those with applications completed by the early, scholarship deadline, February 1 (fall) and September 21 (spring). Those applying to our online LLM program in Corporate Compliance for the summer start are also eligible for scholarship consideration. Graduate program staff will notify applicants if they have been selected for a merit scholarship award.

Graduate Student Scholarships may not be deferred to a later semester.  Applicants who defer their admission may request to have their application file reconsidered for a Graduate Student Scholarship during the review process for the semester to which they defer.

The Fordham Law Deans Scholarships are awarded in honor of former Fordham Law School deans who contributed enormously to the development of our LL.M. programs: Matthew Diller, John D. Feerick, William Michael Treanor, and Michael M. Martin. Three (3) scholarships are awarded annually to exceptional applicants to the full-time program who are found to possess character traits embodied by one or more of these great leaders. The scholarships provide funding equal to 100% of the LL.M. tuition. Recipients remain responsible for fees, housing, travel, books, and other expenses. No student's total Fordham scholarship award amount may exceed the tuition. As such, Deans Scholarships awardees will need to decline any other Fordham scholarships in order to accept one of these 100% tuition scholarships.

How to Apply: To be considered for these scholarships, applicants must (1) ensure that their application to the on-campus LL.M. program is completed before the scholarship deadline (be sure to plan for processing time) and (2) submit a 500-word essay describing why you believe that you possess the character traits of one or more of these former Law School deans. The essay should be emailed to [email protected] with the subject “Fordham Law Deans Scholarship Essay.” Along with the essay, the Admissions Committee will make awards based on all materials in each applicant’s file. Preference will be given to applicants who do not have third-party funding already in place.

Scholarship Deadline: February 1 (fall admission)

*Those seeking to start their LL.M. studies in spring should submit their applications to the preceding fall term to be considered for the Fordham Law Deans Scholarship. If awarded, recipients may defer their start date to spring. Fordham Law Deans Scholarships may not be delayed for more than one semester.

The Roger Goebel Scholar is an LL.M. student who has demonstrated excellence in the field of European or corporate law and who manifests the intellectual and scholarly curiosity of Professor Goebel, a pioneering scholar of European Union law in the United States and founder of the Center on European Law at Fordham Law School. The Goebel Scholar will receive a scholarship for $10,000. The can be accepted in addition to other partial, merit-based scholarships awarded by Fordham Law. No student's total Fordham scholarship award amount may exceed the tuition.

How to apply: To be considered, check the box on your application under the "Additional Information" section stating that you wish to be considered for the Roger Goebel Scholarship. Priority consideration is given to those with complete applications by February 1 (fall admission).

Named after Professor Joel Reidenberg, a leading scholar in both information privacy and information technology, the Joel Reidenberg Scholar is an LL.M. student who has demonstrated excellence in the field of information technology, data privacy, or intellectual property law, and who reflects Professor Reidenberg’s pioneering spirit and deep commitment to the field. The Reidenberg Scholar will receive a scholarship for $10,000. This award may be accepted along with other partial, merit-based scholarship from Fordham. No student's total Fordham scholarship award amount may exceed the tuition.

How to apply: To be considered, check the box on your application under the "Additional Information" section stating that you wish to be considered for the Joel Reidenberg Scholarship. Priority consideration is given to those with complete applications by February 1 (fall admission).

The Scott Simpson Cross-Border Institute at Fordham Law is an annual scholarship awarded to a deserving Fordham Law LL.M. student with a demonstrated interest in international transactional work. Identifying and engaging students with an interest in cross-border deal making is a central tenet of the Institute and a key to its longevity. Scott Simpson’s passion for teaching the next generation of transactional lawyers was part of what made him such an influential figure at Fordham Law School and beyond. The Scott Simpson Scholarship will be in the amount of $10,000 to be awarded annually. Scholarships are applied toward Fordham Law LL.M. tuition. This award may be accepted along with other partial, merit-based scholarship from Fordham. No student's total Fordham scholarship award amount may exceed the tuition.

Selection for the Scott Simpson Cross-Border Scholarship will be based on the following criteria:

1. A demonstrated interest in cross-border deal making. Preference will be given to LL.M. candidates applying for the International Business and Trade Law program.
2. Essay that shows interest in and commitment to practicing in the area of International Business and Trade Law.
3. A statement of financial need.

How to apply: To be considered, ensure that you have a complete LL.M. application on file and email the following additional materials to [email protected], with subject heading, “Scott Simpson Cross-Border Scholarship.”

1. An essay describing your interest in and commitment to practice in the area of International Business and Trade Law.
2. A statement of financial need.

Scholarship Deadline: March 1 (fall admission)

You are encouraged to seek additional sources of funding. Our office has gathered together a list of external scholarships and resources that may be relevant to LLM and/or MSL students. You are encouraged to use this list as a starting place in your search.