Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.
Each year we sponsor up to 35 students based throughout Africa, South and West Asia, the South Pacific, and Latin America.
Over their bespoke two-year program, students have their full tuition paid and receive mentoring, internships, training and career preparation designed to develop their skills, confidence and networks. After finishing, students join our global alumni program.
The initiative's success depends on collaboration with universities and other educational centers, our clients, governments and, of course, our people. It is not a recruitment tool: our goal is to support students in developing their careers in whatever direction they choose.
For more information, contact Mthusi Morebodi, Global Scholarship Program Manager or Claire Donse, Partner and International Head of Pro Bono.
Get to know our Fellows
Celvicta Victor Munguambe
How has the GSP helped you in achieving those goals?
I had a placement at SAL & Caldeira Advogados (DLA Piper Mozambique), where I’m now a Junior Consultant. It’s been an insightful experience. I had full support and interaction with my local mentor, Gimina Langa. With this internship I’m on the path to achieving my goals.
What’s been the most valuable part of the GSP?
The most valuable part was connecting with Fellows and law professionals worldwide. Also, the mentors and coordinators provided guidance and organized helpful sessions that enabled me to improve my personal and professional skills.
What were your career goals when joining the GSP?
I wanted to become a lawyer, work on corporate or litigation and become a partner at a law firm or create my own.
I had a placement at SAL & Caldeira Advogados (DLA Piper Mozambique), where I’m now a Junior Consultant. It’s been an insightful experience. I had full support and interaction with my local mentor, Gimina Langa. With this internship I’m on the path to achieving my goals.
What’s your current role?
Junior Consultant for employment contracts. I work on contentious and non-contentious matters related to labour and social security.
Afrin Sohana Ahona
What does it mean to you to have secured a space on the GSP?
It means a great deal to me. I’ve joined a community of exceptional legal scholars, fostering an environment of intellectual growth and collaboration. It provides me with invaluable opportunities to expand my knowledge, sharpen my skills, and develop a global perspective on legal issues.
The GSP will broaden my understanding of legal systems, cultures, and societal challenges around the world.
Being a Fellow also brings a sense of responsibility. It inspires me to use the knowledge and skills I acquire to make a positive impact in the legal field, whether it's addressing social justice issues, advocating for human rights, or contributing to legal reforms.
I’m eager to embrace this journey, equipped with the tools and support provided by the programme, to become a more proficient and influential legal professional.
Why did you choose your area of study?I chose law because it will enable me to have a real impact on society, fight injustice, and stand up for the rights of people and communities. Through the practice of law, I have a platform to address structural injustices, pursue justice, and contribute to creating a more equitable and just society. By pursuing a career in law, I am accepting the duty and privilege of being a force for good, facing challenges head-on and battling for a brighter future for everybody.
Where do you hope to be in five years and what are your hopes for the future?
The world seems unfair to me. Just because of a weak socioeconomic background, people don’t get proper services like good education and healthcare. There should always be equality in having opportunities so people can have a better life, so I want to be in a position where I can create those opportunities for people.
I hope to complete my legal education, graduate from law school, and pass the bar exam. I want to specialize in human rights law.
Who’s your hero?
My grandma. She’s been a constant source of inspiration and strength throughout my life. Her unwavering resilience, compassion, and wisdom have shaped me into the person I am today. In essence, my grandma's extraordinary character, her unwavering support, and her selfless dedication to others have made her my hero. She’s left an indelible mark on my life, inspiring me to strive for greatness in all I do.
I’d advocate for the eradication of all forms of discrimination when it comes to providing opportunities. By removing discrimination, we can create a society where talent, hard work, and determination are the primary factors that determine success. It would level the playing field and allow everyone to pursue their dreams and aspirations, unleashing their full potential.
Aji Jankey Senghore
What does it mean to you to have secured a space on the GSP?
It means that a girl from an underprivileged background is given an opportunity to make her dreams reality.
What are you hoping to achieve by doing this programme?
I’m looking forward to the mentorship programme. I hope it will help me use my strengths to achieve my academic and social goals. It will help me to assess and act on self-improvement. The internship programme will also give me first-hand experience.
Why did you choose your area of study?
I chose law with the belief that I would be able to make an impact by using the rule of law to achieve justice.
Where do you hope to be in five years and what are your hopes for the future?
My hope is that I will be called to the Gambian bar. I hope with the knowledge and expertise I’ll have gained I’ll be able to make an impact in my country and the world. I’d like to help revive the University of The Gambia Law Clinic. And I want to help people who can’t afford representation in courts. They should have equal opportunities in accessing justice according to the rule of law.
If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
The less privileged being awarded the same justice as the rest of the world. I believe the level of justice you get should not depend on your financial situation.
(Alumni 28, Rwanda)
Deogratias Nteziryayo, a driven and aspiring lawyer, has secured a position as an associate at Certa Law. Deogratias strives to make a positive impact, he embraces challenges, sets systematic goals, and pushes himself to excel and learn.
The Mentorship Programme played a crucial role in enhancing Deogratias’ self-determination and focus, providing the clarity and purpose needed to pursue his career goals.
The Leadership Development course in London gave Deogratias invaluable insights and equipped him with the skills to become an effective leader in the legal field. Deogratias has embraced new challenges and taken on greater responsibilities as the Class Leader in his Post-Graduate Program for Diploma in Legal Practice and Development.
Through the GSP, Deogratias gained practical experience during his law firm internship and clerkship at the Court of Appeal. This allowed him to immerse himself in the realities of legal practice and forge meaningful connections, including with Florida Kabasinga, his current mentor and employer at Certa Law, and Dr. Kalimunda Aimee Muyoboke, Justice at the Supreme Court, where he did his Judicial Clerkship.
When Deogratias joined the GSP, his short-term goal was to acquire practical legal experience and establish a strong foundation in international corporate and fiscal law. His long-term ambition was to contribute to developing a just society through his work in the legal field.
Deogratias participated in the A4ID's Law and Development Training Programme 2021: the Legal Path to Sustainable Development, which focused on climate change, technology, and world economic inequalities. Deogratias later volunteered with A4ID in Pro Bono Brokering.
Now an associate at Certa Law Chambers, Deogratias works on international corporate and fiscal law.
Deogratias’ success story exemplifies the GSP’s transformative power. His dedication, supported by the programme's mentorship, practical experiences, and professional development opportunities, has paved the way for a promising career.
(New Fellow, 23 Kampala, Uganda)
Bachelor of Laws at Makerere University
What does it mean to have a place on the GSP?
It’s the most profound opportunity of my life and my legal career. I come from a humble background. My mother never had the privilege of going to school and my father had to drop out after primary school to look after his siblings. I’m responsible for supporting my younger siblings and have to provide for myself.
What are you hoping to achieve by doing this programme?
I hope to connect with and learn from legal scholars and professionals. This will enable me to pave a dynamic legal career and contribute to rule of law and economic development in my community. I want to be a constitutionalism and rule of law scholar and practitioner in future. I want to contribute to the rule of law in Uganda and globally.
Why did you choose your area of study?
I was born during the Lord’s Resistance Army Insurgency in northern Uganda. I’ve experienced first hand the effects of the breakdown in rule of law and armed conflict.
I decided to look for a profession where I could act as a voice to millions of other people affected by the collapse of constitutionalism and rule of law.
Where do you hope to be in five years’ time?
I hope to spearhead the development of rule of law in Uganda through a public interest litigation centred NGO. I hope to offer education support to children in my community through a foundation.
I also hope to expand Medical Missions, a South Sudan based NGO I co-founded, to operate as the biggest NGO providing free medical and legal aid services to impoverished communities in South Sudan.
Who is your hero?
Martin Luther King Jr.
If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
I would motivate every child to have big dreams and to ruthlessly pursue them.
(New Fellow, 22, El Salvador)
Place of study Escuela Superior de Economía y Negocios – Business law and Alternate conflict resolution
What does it mean to have place on the GSP?
It means a new opportunity for independence and learning with people from different and diverse backgrounds.
What are you hoping to achieve by doing this programme?
I’m hoping to create new meaningful relations with other Fellows and future colleagues.
Why did you choose your area of study?
I believe the rule of law helps maintain balanced relationships, and I want to be part of developing my country. I especially enjoy corporate business law because of its diversity and global point of view.
Where do you hope to be in five years’ time?
I hope to have finished my master´s degree and to be working as an international business lawyer and also working as a part-time teacher on corporate related subjects.
Who is your hero?
My heroes are my parents, they never cease to amaze me with how supportive, loving and intelligent they are, even if they don’t always have the right answer, they’re always eager to try and find the best one.
If you could change one thing about the world what would it be?
I believe accessibility, be it physical or psychological, is not being developed enough, especially in developing countries. Accessibility should never be a privilege but always a right for everyone.
