The prestigious Amir Ghaffari Scholarship is available to Comparative and International Dispute Resolution LLM students at Queen Mary University of London and offers the recipient a full tuition fee waiver.
The scholarship is awarded to full time students of Iranian heritage, based on their academic merit, professional achievements, and financial need.
Amir Ghaffari is the Managing Partner of Ghaffari Partners, a specialist international arbitration boutique headquartered in the UAE. He represents clients across a number of sectors, and has developed particular experience in relation to large, complex, and high-value infrastructure, energy, and construction disputes. Amir regularly sits as an arbitrator (including as presiding and sole arbitrator), under the ICC, LCIA and DIFC-LCIA Rules.
On being awarded the scholarship, Milad Gazerani said:
“I would like to thank Ghaffari Partners for supporting this award in international dispute resolution at the School of International Arbitration. Winning this prestigious scholarship is an unequivocal affirmation of my dedication to academic excellence and commitment to the pursuit of legal knowledge. It symbolizes not only a personal triumph but also a recognition of the passion I have invested in my legal studies.
As I embark on the journey to complete my LLM, this scholarship gives me a heightened sense of responsibility and purpose. It reinforces my belief that legal education is not merely a means to an end, but a powerful tool for effecting positive change. Armed with the knowledge and skills acquired during my LLM, I aspire to champion causes that resonate with the principles of justice and fairness.
This scholarship is not a destination but a stepping stone towards a future where the impact of my legal endeavors transcends personal success and resonates in the broader realm of societal progress. With gratitude and determination, I look forward to the transformative journey ahead, leveraging this accolade as a catalyst for positive change in the legal landscape and beyond.”
Learn more about the scholarship, Amir Ghaffari, and how to apply.