Partially funded

Mukesh Patel Scholarship (Law)

De Montfort University, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

National law firm Freeths set up the Mukesh Patel Scholarship in memory of Mukesh Patel, former Managing Partner of its Leicester office. It supports local undergraduate law students at DMU from lower-income backgrounds who want a career in commercial law.

The award is worth £8,000 over two years and includes work experience with Freeths. It is managed by DMU's Development and Alumni Scholarships Team.

Award Information

  • Enrolled on the full-time Law LLB (Hons) (not distance learning) and entering the second year in 2026/27.
  • Home fee-paying student with a UK Student Support Number, living in the UK before and during the course.
  • Income assessed and receiving a student loan.
  • Financial need: household income shows eligibility for means-tested support.
  • Self-funding; course not externally funded.
  • No other donor or university-funded scholarship.
  • £8,000 in total: £4,000 per year from the second year.
  • Paid once per term into the student's bank account.
  • Work experience opportunity with Freeths.
  1. Contact the Development and Alumni Scholarships Team ([email protected]) for the application process.
  2. Make sure your student finance record is assessed, approved and shared with DMU, including bank details.

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How selection works

  • Focus on students' socio-economic background and commitment to commercial law.
  • Holders must attend classes, submit all assessments and reply to progress update requests in October, January and May, or payments may be paused.

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