RDJ Scholarship

With offices in Cork, Dublin and Galway, RDJ is one of Ireland’s top full-service law firms, representing clients from scaling and established Irish companies to multinationals, financial institutions and global insurance companies with unique cross-sectoral expertise.

The firm are invested in their people and take active steps to create a healthy workplace, promote a culture of equality, openness and belonging and support organisations that make a positive impact in their surrounding communities. RDJ has been recognised with Ibec’s workplace accreditation, the KeepWell Mark; the Irish Centre for Diversity’s Investors in Diversity Silver Standard; and is a participant in 30% Club.

As part of RDJ’s commitment to a diverse talent pool in Law the RDJ Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship at University of Galway is intended to promote diversity in the School of Law by providing financial support to students who are under-represented in Law. 

Two successful candidates will each receive a scholarship worth €5,000 and a work placement opportunity with RDJ in the Firm’s Galway office.

Value

The monetary value of the scholarship will be a total of €5,000. Paid in equal annual instalments for the lifetime of the academic programme. The scholarship also includes a six-week summer work placement at RDJ’s Galway office.

Eligibility

Open to all students from the priority areas below registered in 2nd year on any BCL or 3 year (F/T) / 4 year (P/T) LLB programme at University of Galway and have achieved at least a 2H2 average in their previous year's results in law modules.

The RDJ Scholarship is open to all students from the identified priority area groups outlined below:

• Students from ethnic minorities;
• Students who are migrants or refugees who are lawfully present in the State;
• Students with a disability who are DARE (Disability Access Route to Education) eligible.

View DARE eligibility guidelines

How to Apply 

Eligible students will be invited to apply and will be contacted on Monday 7^th October 2024 with details on the application process and how to apply.