LSAC Global will award scholarships to LSAT India 2023 topper candidates and winners of the essay competition. Know here all about LSAT India Scholarships 2023.
The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) Global offers two scholarships to budding lawyers who appear for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). The scholarships include the LSAT India Topper Scholarship and the Shamnad Basheer Access to Justice Scholarship. Till 2019, LSAC only offered topper scholarship to candidates who got top scores in the LSAT India entrance exam. Prof. Shamnad Basheer Access to Justice Scholarship was introduced in 2020, for which candidates have to submit an essay on the assigned topic and submit it before the last date. Know here all about the LSAT India scholarship 2023.
Latest Update:
LSAT India 2023 applications open. Apply here
Key Features of LSAT India Scholarships 2023
LSAT India registered candidates can avail the scholarships on the basis of their scores. Check here the key details about LSAT India 2023 scholarships on offer:
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| About Topper scholarship |
Candidates securing highest marks in LSAT India 2023 will be awarded a scholarship. |
| About Prof. Shamnad Basheer Access to Justice Scholarship |
Winner candidates of the essay competition will be awarded the scholarship. |
| Total Number of Scholarships |
50 scholarships for LSAT India Topper Scholarship 3 scholarships for Prof Shamnad Bashir Essay Competition Scholarship |
| What’s included? |
Both the scholarships cover the awarded candidate’s tuition fees and accommodation amount for the first year of law degree, up to a limit of INR 2 lakh. If the above two components are less than INR 2 lakh then the remaining amount of scholarship is used for the second year of law degree. |
LSAT India Scholarship Amount 2023
Candidates shortlisted for the scholarships will be benefited as under:
| Rank Type | LSAT India 2023 Topper Scholarship | Prof Shamnad Bashir Essay Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| Topper | INR 2 Lakh | INR 2 Lakh |
| 2nd Rank | INR 1 Lakh | INR 1 Lakh |
| 3rd Rank | INR 1 Lakh | INR 1 Lakh |
| 4th and 5th Rankers | INR 50 Thousand | -NA- |
| 5th to 25th Rankers | INR 25 Thousand | -NA- |
| 26th to 50th Rankers | INR 15 Thousand | -NA- |
LSAT India 2023 Scholarship Amount for Post Graduate Law Course
| Rank Type | LSAT India 2023 PG Topper Scholarship |
|---|---|
| Topper | INR 2 Lakh |
| 2nd Rank | INR 1 Lakh |
| 3rd Rank | INR 1 Lakh |
LSAT India Scholarships 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Check out the criteria that candidates need to meet in order to be eligible for LSAT India Topper Scholarship and Shamnad Basheer Access to Justice Scholarship.
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- The candidate should score highest marks in LSAT India exam
- The candidate should be an Indian citizen
- The candidate should be enrolled in a five-year law course at an LSAC Global Alliance college
- The candidate should should not accept any other scholarship
Eligibility Criteria for Prof. Shamnad Basheer Access to Justice Scholarship:
- The candidate should win the essay competition
- The candidate should register and appear for LSAT India exam
- The candidate should secure admission to a five-year LLB course at any top law school accepting LSAT India scores
- The candidate should be an Indian citizen
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About Prof. Shamnad Basheer Access to Justice Scholarship Essay Competition
Candidates have to submit an essay on The effect of Artificial Intelligence on Diversity in the Legal Profession’ wherein, the arguments with reasons for ‘against or for’ should be given on the following:
Q: How can I apply to colleges accepting LSAT India scores?
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for LSAT India exam?
Q: Is there an age limit to apply for LSAT India?
There is typically no specified age limit to apply for LSAT India. The LSAT India exam is primarily focused on assessing a candidate's analytical and logical reasoning skills, along with their reading comprehension abilities. It does not have an age-related eligibility criterion.
LSAT India is open to candidates who have completed their 10+2 education and meet the other specified eligibility criteria set by the participating law schools or institutions where the LSAT India scores are accepted. These criteria may include educational qualifications and minimum marks, but age is generally not a factor.
However, it's essential to verify the most current eligibility requirements by checking the official LSAT India website or contacting the respective law schools or institutions where you intend to apply, as admission policies and criteria can change over time.
- Having a legal professional class (lawyers, judges, etc.)
- Characterized by diversity of gender, caste, wealth status, language, and regional identity makes for a more just legal system.
How to submit the essay?
- The word limit of the essay should not be more than 1200 words
- The document should have ‘double space’ within the lines and 1-inch margin on both sides
- The document should be in Microsoft word format only (PDFs or any other document will not be accepted)
- The file name should be Last name, First Name_Shortened Name of Essay, for example, Kumar, Akshay_Right to Privacy
- Send the essay to the email address (mention below) with subject line ‘Diversity Essay’ and a cover letter mentioning the title of the essay, your full name, your phone number, a valid email ID and mailing address:
LSAC email ID - DiscoverLaw Scholarship@LSAC.org
The selection criteria for essay competition besides, eligibility criteria is as under:
- The essay submitted should be of high quality wherein, clarity of content, persuasiveness, and quality of writing will be considered
- The essay submission should be in full compliance with the competition rules as mentioned above.
LSAT India 2023 Participating Colleges
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Every individual who successfully completes the LSAT India registration process 2025, which includes the submission of a photo and a valid photo ID in electronic format, ensures the timely payment of the registration fee, and adheres to the officially published test regulations, is eligible to take the LSAT—India.
The LSAT—India serves as a comprehensive entrance examination accepted by numerous law schools across India. It is the candidate's responsibility to fully comprehend the eligibility elibility criteria of the specific law college they intend to apply to before proceeding with LSAT—India registration. If a candidate registers for the test but subsequently is found to be ineligible for admission to their intended law school, no refunds of the test fee will be provided. For comprehensive details on eligibility criteria for LSAT—India Associated Law Colleges, please refer to the respective law colleges' official websites. Generally, most colleges accept a minimum of 45% in candidates' qualifying exam and an LSAT India score between 420 to 480 for admission to a law course.
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Hi, the Law School Admission Council, USA (LSAC) has made the business decision to cease offering the LSAT India exam; meaning (LSAC) has officially discontinued the LSAT India exam. Candidates who appeared for LSAT India in 2024 should ensure they keep a copy of their scorecard, as it will be requ
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Yes, students appearing in Class 12 are eligible for LSAT India if they meet the eligibility criteria for 5-year LLB courses. The eligibility criteria are as follows:
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The LSAT India 2025 application process has not been started yet. The application form for the test is likely to be released anytime soon.
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Why has LSAT India been discontinued?