Scholarships, Bursaries & Internships

The Partners of Appleby have been awarding scholarships and bursaries to suitably qualified Bermudian applicants since 1977. The responsibility for determining the appropriate criteria, interviewing the applicants and deciding upon the ultimate recipients is vested in the Scholarship Committee, which is appointed by the Partners and consists of Appleby representatives. We also offer summer and winter internships.

APPLEBY SUMMER/WINTER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

Are you a current Bermuda law student pursuing an undergraduate or post-graduate law degree and interested in gaining meaningful internship experience at Bermuda’s leading law firm?

We are currently accepting applications for our newly redesigned 8-week Summer Internship Programme which will take place 17 June – 9 August. The 2024 programme has been redesigned for students to rotate every two weeks to ensure learning across multiple sectors and specialisms. Interns will work alongside our world-class team of lawyers in the Corporate, Insurance and Dispute Resolution departments.

If you are interested in this exceptional internship opportunity, please submit your application electronically via the website. To do this, please view our Positions Available, and follow the application process.

Deadline for summer applications is 31 March 2024.

We may also offer internship opportunities in our business support areas. In addition to our Summer Internship Programme, we also offer Winter Internships. Deadline for winter applications is 31 October.

Legal Education Scholarship

The Legal Education Scholarship is an annual scholarship for Bermudian students studying law and who have the intention to return to Bermuda to practise. We are looking for top-notch students. This scholarship is based on academic performance, community involvement and extracurricular activities.

1. The current value of the annual scholarship is $30,000. The Scholarship Committee may increase the amount discretionarily, taking into account the applicant’s particular circumstances, projected educational and living costs.

2. The Scholarship Committee will not grant the scholarship to an applicant who will benefit from other awards of more than $5,000.

3. Subject to the recipient achieving satisfactory academic results, the award continues for a period of up to two years, depending on the length of the degree course. Some measure of financial assistance may, at the Scholarship Committee’s discretion, be continued thereafter to cover the whole or some part of any further period required for eventual qualification.

4. The scholarship is available only to Bermudians who intend returning to Bermuda to practice law.

5. Applicants must be able to satisfy the necessary entrance requirements for acceptance into an accredited law degree course leading to a Commonwealth legal qualification, which in turn will lead to admission to the Bermuda bar.

6. Applicants must apply to www.bermudascholarships.com

7. Applicants must submit the following documents to the Scholarship Committee:

i. two personal character references

ii. two academic letters of recommendations

iii. true copies of all academic records, qualifications and most recent transcripts indicating a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent

iv. letter from the Ministry of Labour, Home Affairs and Housing attesting to the fact that applicant has Bermudian status

v. a letter from Parent/Guardian/Other undertaking to accept responsibility for any additional funds

vi. a medical certificate, not more than 1 year old

vii. a handwritten submission stating the applicant’s career intentions, civic and extra-curricular activities, and why the applicant should be considered qualified to receive this scholarship

viii. proof of acceptance to any approved university

ix. a letter from the university stating tuition costs

x. a completed Financial Need Form, obtained from the Bermuda Scholarships website

8. An applicant’s financial means, as well as his or her academic ability and suitability for legal studies will be taken into account in choosing the successful recipient.

9. In addition to the scholarship, the Scholarship Committee may, at its discretion, decide to award one or more bursaries in a given year.

10. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by the Scholarship Committee.

11. Recipients of the Legal Education Scholarship will be notified upon completion of interviews.

12. The scholarship awardee and all bursary awardees will be expected to participate in a photo shoot.

The application deadline is 15 May.

CONTACT

Appleby Scholarship Committee
Email [email protected]

Appleby/Berkeley Institute Scholarship

The Appleby/Berkeley Institute Scholarship is an annual scholarship, with the possibility for renewal for a second year, for current graduating students of The Berkeley Institute, who need financial assistance to continue their education in Bermuda or abroad.

1. The current value of the annual scholarship is $20,000.

2. The Scholarship Committee may, at its discretion, decide to award one or more bursaries in a given year.

3. Applicants must apply to www.bermudascholarships.com

4. Criteria for Selection:

i. The applicant must have had five years of schooling in Bermuda

ii. The applicant must graduate successfully from The Berkeley Institute in the year he/she first applies for the scholarship

iii. The applicant must have a demonstrated record of community service.

5. Applicants must submit the following documents to the Scholarship Committee:

i. a reference from a respected member of the community attesting to the applicant’s community involvement, leadership qualities and moral character

ii. a letter from the applicant’s Principal to certify five years of schooling in Bermuda

iii. true copies of all academic records, qualifications and most recent transcripts indicating a minimum GPA of 3.0

iv. letter from the Ministry of Labour, Home Affairs and Housing attesting to the fact that applicant has Bermudian status

v. a handwritten submission stating the applicant’s career intentions, civic and extra-curricular activities, and why the applicant should be considered qualified to receive this scholarship

vi. proof of acceptance to any approved university

vii. a letter from the university station tuition costs

viii. a completed Financial Need Form, obtained from the Bermuda Scholarships website

6. An applicant’s financial means, as well as his or her academic ability will be taken into account in choosing the successful recipient.

7. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed, in early June, by the Scholarship Committee.

8. The scholarship awardee and all bursary awardees will be expected to participate in a photo shoot, which may be conducted mid-August.

The application deadline is 1 May. 

CONTACT

Appleby Scholarship Committee
Email [email protected]

Legal Education Scholarship

The Appleby Legal Scholarship Programme provides funding for a law degree and subsequent post-graduate qualifying courses/examinations up to USD 30,000 annually. The Scholarship covers tuition fees, examination fees and textbook costs.  All recipients are also provided with four weeks work experience each summer in one of our Practice Groups: Corporate and Dispute Resolution.

Application Process

As part of the application process, all candidates are required to submit the following for consideration by the Scholarship Committee:

• A cover letter summarizing personal and professional achievements, education/career plan and the potential impact the scholarship could have on your education and future career
• A copy of your Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of educational transcripts
• Letter(s) of acceptance from tertiary institution(s)
• Details of any other scholarship or financial assistance received
• Names and contact details of two referees or two written references
• A sample piece of writing
• Proof of citizenship – BVIslander/Belonger
• A copy of your passport picture page

All applications should be submitted electronically via Vacancies.

Deadline for applications is 1 May.

For more information, please email [email protected].

Legal Education Scholarship

The Appleby Legal Scholarship Programme has been established since the inception of the Truman Bodden Law School in the early 1980’s to provide financial assistance to young Caymanians intending to pursue a career as a lawyer.  In 2023 it was renamed The Liesl Richter Legal Scholarship Programme in memory of Corporate Partner and past recipient.

It provides funding for a law degree and subsequent post-graduate qualifying courses/examinations at the Truman Bodden Law School, or at an approved overseas university and is worth in excess of USD 100,000.

The Scholarship covers tuition fees, examination fees and textbook costs.  All recipients are also provided with a living allowance of USD 2,400 per month and four weeks’ work experience each summer in one of our Practice Groups; Corporate, Dispute Resolution, Private Client & Trusts and Real Estate.

The Liesl Richter Legal Scholarship Programme intake is advertised in February each year.

Application Process

As part of the application process, all candidates are required to submit the following for consideration by the Scholarship Committee:

• A cover letter summarizing personal and professional achievements, education/career plan and the potential impact the scholarship could have on your education and future career
• A copy of your Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of educational transcripts
• Letter(s) of acceptance from tertiary institution(s)
• Names and contact details of two referees or two written references
• A sample piece of writing
• Proof of Caymanian citizenship
• A copy of your passport picture page

All applications should be submitted electronically via Legal Scholarship at Appleby (appleby-recruitment.azurewebsites.net)

Deadline for applications is 1 March.

For more information, please email [email protected].

Appleby Summer Internship Programme

Each year Appleby provides a number of summer internships to Caymanian high school and college students, in a number of business support areas.

If you are interested in applying for a summer internship with the firm, please submit the following to [email protected] for consideration:

• A cover letter summarizing personal and professional achievements, in addition to your career aspirations
• A copy of your Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of Caymanian citizenship
• A copy of your passport picture page

Deadline for applications is 1 March.

Appleby Scholarship Programme

The Appleby Scholarship programme was established in 2008 in Mauritius. The programme provides funding for Mauritians intending to remain in Mauritius to practice law. The awards are made for study at the University of Mauritius. The scholarship covers all tuition related expenses and payment of a monthly allowance for the duration of the degree.

The applicant must have secured a seat to read for the LL.B. (Hons) programme at the University of Mauritius for the upcoming academic year and be qualified as a law practitioner in Mauritius as well as intend to practice in Mauritius upon qualifying.

Recipients cannot have been awarded any other scholarship or bursary awards.

Supporting documentation required includes: two recent passport-size photographs of applicant, a certificate of character, two academic references, official copies of transcripts, proof of nationality or residence status, proof of acceptance at the University of Mauritius, completed application form and resume of work history with references. Please include the above documents under a separate cover in person marked for the attention of Malcolm Moller.

The application deadline is the last working day of August of each year. Please click here to download the scholarship application form. Please click here to download the scholarship guideline.