Global law firm DLA Piper has launched the Terence O’Malley DLA Piper Scholarship in partnership with NUI Galway School of Law.

The new scholarship, which is named after chairman emeritus (US) Terry O’Malley, will provide funding and support to students in financial need studying in the university’s award-winning law school.

In addition to the scholarship, a separate annual Terence O’Malley DLA Piper bursary will be awarded to the student achieving the highest grade in the university’s new law and innovation module.

As part of the partnership, Terence O’Malley, who has family roots in the west of Ireland, will also host an annual lecture with law students at NUI Galway.

Special place

He said: “Ireland holds a special place in my heart, and I am delighted to be associated with this awards programme. I look forward to helping develop this programme in the coming years.”

Proud

Dr Charles O’Mahony, Head of the School of Law, NUI Galway added: “We are delighted to announce this exciting partnership with DLA Piper, who are recognised as one of the most innovative global law firms.

"We are very proud of our law students and greatly welcome this scholarship scheme and prize funded by DLA Piper, which will support students in reaching their full potential.”