LYELL SCHOLARSHIPS
The Society of Conservative Lawyers offers a regular scholarship to reward the recipient for assistance given to the Society in its research activities.
The Scholarship is named after the Rt Hon Lord Lyell QC, the UK’s longest serving law officer and former Chair of the Society. It is funded by a legacy to the Society from Pamela Thomas OBE. Lord Lyell and Pamela Thomas both contributed significantly to making the Society the vibrant organisation it is today, and the Society is grateful for their loyalty and commitment.
2025 Lyell Scholarship
The Society is now advertising its 2025 Lyell Scholarship.
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The Scholarship represents an excellent opportunity for a person interested in law and politics to engage with contemporary issues. The Lyell Scholar is asked to undertake research of a high quality into pressing issues of law and public policy. The successful candidate will be offered a scholarship of £5,000. An average commitment of 12 hours a week between 1 February 2025 and 31 July 2025 would be expected. The deadline for applications is Sunday, 8 December 2024.
Full information on the Scholarship and how to apply can be found HERE.
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The 2024 Lyell Scholar was Shannon Hale. Shannon undertook significant pieces of research which led to the development of two papers published by the Society. Too many councils go bust: we should do better and Legislation on assisted dying: a slippery slope?
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William Knatchbull, the Lyell Scholar in 2022, writes of his experiences:
"The Lyell Scholarship is an almost unique opportunity to investigate areas where law and politics interact and overlap. As the scholar, I contributed to the research activities of the Society’s members and co-authored papers on some of the most topical areas that are currently being discussed in parliamentary committees and chambers. I received generous assistance and guidance from the Chair and Vice-Chair of research and had many opportunities to meet members at the Society’s events from whom I have received valuable advice on legal careers in a wide range of specialisms."
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Louis Flood, Lyell Scholar in 2020, has published several papers on this website – English Votes for English Laws and The Westminster Parliament's response to Covid 19, as well as making valuable contributions to the Society's reports in 2020:
"The Lyell scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a serious interest in law and politics. Throughout my time as the Lyell scholar, I contributed to research that covered a range of contemporary issues, and also authored published papers. I particularly enjoyed meeting members of the Society, many of whom kindly reviewed my work and provided invaluable advice for progressing my legal career."