Law students awarded prestigious Inns of Court scholarships
Six Liverpool Law School students have been awarded prestigious scholarships by the Inns of Court – Berkay Bozkurt, Ashley Dempsey, Tai Eu Dian, Wan En Ng, Elizabeth Shanks and Matthew Teow.
We are delighted that several of our students have been recognised for these highly sought-after scholaraships. The students and the awards they have received are as follows:
- Berkay Bozkurt – Middle Temple Marshalling and Placement Award.
- Ashley Dempsey – Awarded an Exhibition from Inner Temple and the Future Lawyers' Scholarship from the University of Law and the University of Liverpool.
- Tai Eu Dian – Lord Denning Scholarship from Lincoln's Inn.
- Wan En Ng – Exhibition Scholarship from the Inner Temple and a Northumbria Bar Course Scholarship.
- Elizabeth Shanks – Awarded the Peter Taylor Scholarship by Inner Temple.
- Matthew Teow – Benefactor's Scholarship from Middle Temple.
Elizabeth Shanks (pictured above), who had 5 pupillage offers in addition to her scholarship, is now a Future Pupil Employment Barrister at 9 St. John Street in Manchester. She commented: “I am delighted to have been awarded the Peter Taylor Scholarship by Inner Temple."
"I plan to complete the Bar Course at Northumbria University, starting in September, having also secured a Northumbria Bar Course Scholarship. This serves not only not remove the financial barriers in going to the bar, but also represents a vote of confidence in my potential to become a successful advocate. I cannot wait to begin my studies and to get involved with the life of the Inn!”
Liverpool Law School student Berkay Bozkurt received a Middle Temple Marshalling and Placement Award.
Berkay Bozkurt said: “Receiving the Middle Temple Access to the Bar Award is an immense honour, providing me with invaluable experiences in the legal profession. Engaging in the scheme, which involves shadowing a barrister for one week and a judge for the subsequent week, has enhanced my skills and understanding as I progress towards a career at the Bar."
Wan En Ng outside The Law Society.
Wan En Ng obtained an Exhibition Scholarship from the Inner Temple and a Northumbria Bar Course Scholarship. She commented: “Concluding my undergraduate journey with an Exhibition Scholarship from the Inner Temple and a full waiver Northumbria Bar Course Scholarship is incredibly meaningful to me. It is a recognition of my passion and dedication in law, but it also symbolises a challenging journey marked by moments of self-doubt that I am sure most students have experienced themselves at university."
"I am immensely grateful to my tutors, friends and family who have supported me throughout my application journey. If there is one lesson I will take away from my university experience, it is to never be afraid to try and try again.”
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Liverpool Law School student Tai Eu Dian received the Lord Denning Scholarship from Lincoln's Inn.
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Liverpool Law School student Matthew Teow received the Benefactor's Scholarship from Middle Temple.
About the Inns of Court
Established in the medieval period, the four Inns of Court in London are the learned societies that call barristers to the Bar of England and Wales.
The four Inns of Court are: Lincoln’s Inn, Gray’s Inn, the Middle Temple, and the Inner Temple. They are located around the Royal Courts of Justice in central London.
You may have heard of the Knights Templar. Their Temple Church is located in the Inner Temple, just off the Strand.
In the early modern period, the Inns were referred to as the third University (after Oxford and Cambridge). In the modern age they provide library, dining, and educational functions in London and nationwide.
Every year, each of the Inns of Court distributes a number of scholarships for the post-University vocational stage of training for intending barristers.
These scholarships are very prestigious and much sought after. They are valuable in monetary terms, but also as marks of esteem and promise. Recipients usually go on to great success at the Bar.
Raising the Bar
Our School employability lead, Dr John Tribe, noted: “This is a tremendous achievement by our students. It is a tough field out there and the students have shown grit and determination in obtaining these scholarships. It bodes well for their next career stage.”They have done an amazing job securing these much sought after scholarships."
Dean of the School, Professor Valsamis Mitsilegas, noted: “We are incredibly proud of the students. They exemplify the spirit of Liverpool Law School students. Hardworking, dedicated, and passionate about their chosen career. The School wishes them well as they progress to the next stage of their career journeys.”