Student Focus
Sweeney Miller Law Scholarship
Congratulations to Newcastle University final year Law student Isabelle Joyce who has been awarded the Sweeney Miller Law Scholarship prize for the 2024/2025.
The Sweeney Miller Law Scholarship was developed in collaboration with Newcastle University Law School and recognises the highest academic performers in land law, contract law and equity. Students can apply for the scholarship after receiving their second-year exam results. Winners receive £1500 towards the cost of their studies and the opportunity for a 2-week paid work experience placement within the firm’s Newcastle office, to gain a practical insight into the workings of a busy law firm and learn about the route to qualification and the opportunities in the legal field that may be available.
Isabelle is currently studying abroad as part of her law degree and will be presented with her award on her return to the UK, when she takes up her 2-week paid placement at Sweeney Miller Law in August.
Commenting on the Scholarship, Sweeney Miller Law’s Managing Partner Surbhi Vedhara said ‘We have been extremely impressed by the calibre of the undergraduates and the exceptional talent coming through the University’s Law School. We are very grateful to each of the candidates who applied for the scholarship, and we congratulate Isabelle on her achievement. The team and I look forward to welcoming her to our office in August when she starts her work experience with us.
Through projects such as the Newcastle University Scholarship programme, my colleagues and I are delighted to do whatever we can to encourage and invest in the futures of students interested in a career in the Law.’
