What is the Laidlaw Research and Leadership Scholar Programme?

Are you thinking about applying for the Laidlaw Programme? Do you know what Laidlaw is?

Firstly, Laidlaw is NOT just for Law students; it's for ALL second year Trinity students... (or third year students part of a five-year programme, or 2nd or 3rd year students part of a 5-year integrated masters degree programme).

The 18-month Laidlaw Research & Leadership Scholar Programme enables you to undergo research you're passionate about, backed by extensive funding and mentoring. The programme also offers leadership experiences over two summers, skills workshops from expert facilitators, personal coaching, and a range of learning resources. 

Trinity Careers is commited to actively enabling students from all backgrounds to participate and develop and we particularly welcome applications from students in demographics that are often under-represented in specialist programmes. If you think you are interested but you are not certain if it is “for students like you” – we strongly encourage you to make an application.

Applications for the new programme open December 8th 2025.

Attend our Laidlaw Scholar Info Session

Ask your questions about the Laidlaw Programme at our in-person Info Session, led by Kate Ivanchenko, Student Employability Officer.

• Date: Monday 1st December 2025
• Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Register for this in-person info session on MyCareer (use your Trinity email and password to log in). 

REGISTER HERE