| Background: | The Astor Legal Criminal Lawyers Scholarship was established in 2021 to encourage and support law students who are passionate about pursuing a career in the criminal law, but may be suffering from financial hardship and/or come from a regional or remote area. |
| Open to: | Australian citizens and permanent residents studying law. |
| Value: | $2,000 per year |
| Duration: | 1 year |
| Open Date: | 1 June 2023 |
| Close Date: | 11.59pm, 30 November 2023 |
| How to apply: | Email covering letter, resume and academic record to Avinash Singh at avinash@astorlegal.com.au. |
| Read More: | Terms and Conditions 1. Background: The Astor Legal Scholarship was established to encourage and support Australian law students who are passionate about pursuing a career in criminal law, but may be suffering from financial hardship and/or come from a regional or remote area. 2. Eligibility: Applicants must have Australian citizenship or Australian permanent residency and enrolled in an LL.B, Juris Doctor or Legal Practitioners Admission Board course, or undertaking a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Current or former Astor Legal employees are not eligible. 3. Selection Criteria: The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of their resume, covering letter, an academic transcript, evidence of any financial hardship, evidence of being from a remote or regional location and possibly an interview with the firm’s principal. A Practical Legal Training placement with Astor Legal may be offered to the successful nominee. 4. Value: The Scholarship is valued at $2,000 as a one-off payment which is payable upon the selection of the successful nominee. |
The Scholarship is open now, and is valued at $2,000.
The successful applicant may also be offered Practical Legal Training placement with Astor Legal.
“Throughout my years as a lawyer, I have seen many young people who did not have access to the same opportunities as myself. This is often due to financial hardship or coming from a regional or remote area, or both” says Principal of Astor Legal, Mr Avinash Singh.
“As a firm, Astor Legal has a strong interest in doing what we can to correct this. We travel to Courts throughout Australia and spend a significant amount of time in country towns. Ensuring that the legal community welcomes people from diverse backgrounds makes the profession stronger and more respected.”
“We see the Astor Legal scholarship as a way of encouraging people from all walks of life to pursue a career in the law. No one should have to forego their chosen path in life because of where they live, or because they cannot afford it.”
The Astor Legal Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of their resume, covering letter, an academic transcript, evidence of any financial hardship, evidence of being from a remote or regional location and an interview with the firm’s principal.
According to Mr Singh, “pursuing a career in the law can at times be gruelling, stressful and challenging. However, it is immensely rewarding and allows you to make real change in a person’s life. We hope this scholarship will help do just that.”
Applicants must have Australian citizenship or Australian permanent residency and enrolled in their penultimate or final year in an LL.B, Juris Doctor or Legal Practitioners Admission Board course, or undertaking a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
To apply, email a covering letter, resume and academic record to Mr Avinash Singh at avinash@astorlegal.com.au. Include all contact information. Applications close at 11.59pm, 30 November 2023.
The team at Astor Legal is led by Avinash Singh, who is one of the few lawyers in Australia to have been listed by the Law Society as an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law. Before becoming the Principal Lawyer at Astor Legal, Avinash Singh appeared for some of Australia’s most prominent sportspeople, including Olympians and National Rugby League (NRL) players. A highly sought-after advocate, Mr Singh’s client list has included the likes of rugby league great Andrew Johns. Our lawyers have built a reputation as a formidable criminal defence team who are well-respected by both Magistrates and Judges. Our clients benefit from thorough preparation and our persuasive manner in Court. At Astor Legal, we provide everyday people with the quality of legal representation usually reserved for Australia’s elite.
Avinash Singh
Principal Lawyer
Astor Legal
Level 3, Suite 5, 1 Horwood Place
Parramatta, NSW, 2150
Phone: (02) 7804 2823
Fax: (02) 8624 4750
E-mail: avinash@astorlegal.com.au
