3 Verulam Buildings Scholarship 2027 – £15,000 BCL Award at Oxford

Scholarship Description

The 3 Verulam Buildings Scholarship is a prestigious award offered through the generosity of commercial chambers 3 Verulam Buildings (3VB), one of the leading barristers' chambers in the United Kingdom. The scholarship is worth £15,000 and is awarded annually to a BCL (Bachelor of Civil Law) candidate at the University of Oxford.

3 Verulam Buildings is a leading commercial law set, particularly well regarded for its handling of commercial chancery litigation involving complex elements of banking and financial services law. Members are also well versed in civil fraud and insolvency disputes, and are regularly called upon to appear in major litigation arising in several international and offshore jurisdictions.

The scholarship is aimed at candidates who hold or are finishing a Qualifying Law Degree for the Bar of England and Wales, with preference given to those with an interest in Private Law. The BCL is Oxford's world-renowned taught graduate course in law, designed for outstanding law students from common law backgrounds.

Scholarship Location

The scholarship is tenable at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious universities. Oxford's Faculty of Law is one of the largest and most distinguished law schools in the world, located in the historic city of Oxford.

Scholarship Deadline

The 3 Verulam Buildings Scholarship is awarded to BCL candidates based on their BCL application and the means assessment form. There is no separate scholarship application deadline — applicants are automatically considered upon submission of their BCL application.

Host Institution

The University of Oxford – one of the world's leading universities, with a Faculty of Law that is internationally renowned for its teaching and research excellence. The BCL is Oxford's flagship taught graduate course in law, delivered through a unique combination of tutorials, seminars, and lectures.

Level and Fields of Study

Level: BCL (Bachelor of Civil Law) – a one-year taught Master's-level degree, equivalent to an LLM at other institutions.

Fields: All BCL subjects are eligible. The BCL covers a wide range of legal disciplines, with particular relevance to:

• Private Law
• Commercial Law
• Banking and Financial Services Law
• Civil Fraud and Insolvency
• Contract Law
• Tort Law
• Restitution and Unjust Enrichment
• Corporate Law

Target Group

The scholarship targets BCL candidates who hold or are finishing a Qualifying Law Degree for the Bar of England and Wales. Preference is given to candidates with an interest in Private Law. The award is open to applicants of all nationalities who meet the BCL admission requirements.

Scholarship Duration & Amount

Duration: One year (the standard duration of the BCL programme).

Award Value: £15,000.

Number of Awards: One scholarship awarded annually.

How it is Awarded: Successful BCL candidates are considered for the scholarship based on their BCL application and the means assessment form. The means assessment form link will be included in the offer letter.

Scholarship Eligibility

Essential criteria:

• BCL Admission: Must be admitted to the BCL programme at the University of Oxford.
• Qualifying Law Degree: Must hold or be finishing a Qualifying Law Degree for the Bar of England and Wales.
• Academic Excellence: Must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, typically a First-Class undergraduate degree in Law or equivalent (top 5-10% of cohort).
• English Language: Must meet Oxford's English language requirements (IELTS 7.5 overall with 7.0 in each component, or TOEFL iBT 110 with minimum component scores).
• Financial Need: Must complete the means assessment form to be considered for the scholarship.

Preference: Given to candidates with an interest in Private Law.

Application Procedure

1. Apply for the BCL – Submit a complete application for the Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) programme at the University of Oxford through the graduate admissions portal. The application window opens in September 2026.
2. Submit supporting documents – Include transcripts, references, a 300-word statement of purpose, and English language test results (if applicable).
3. Complete the means assessment form – The link to the means assessment form will be included in your offer letter. This form is required to be considered for the 3 Verulam Buildings Scholarship.
4. Automatic consideration – Successful BCL candidates will be considered for the scholarship based on their BCL application and the means assessment form. No separate scholarship application is required.
5. Selection and award – The scholarship recipient is selected by the Faculty of Law, with preference given to candidates with an interest in Private Law.

Important notes: The BCL application deadline for 2027-28 entry is 27 January 2027 (12:00 midday UK time). The scholarship is awarded annually to one BCL candidate. Complete both your BCL application and the means assessment form to be considered.

Official Website & Application Links

3 Verulam Buildings Scholarship – Official Page

Oxford Faculty of Law: https://www.law.ox.ac.uk

BCL Programme: Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL)

3 Verulam Buildings Chambers: https://www.3vb.com