Bird & Bird Indigenous Student Leadership Prize

UTS Law is excited announce that applications are now open for the Bird & Bird Indigenous Student Leadership Prize. This prize celebrates the outstanding achievements, vision, and leadership of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Law students. 

The $1,000 prize, offered in partnership with global law firm Bird & Bird, reflects our shared commitment to empowering Indigenous leaders in the legal profession. Together, Bird & Bird and UTS celebrate and amplify the voices of students whose leadership is making a meaningful impact both on campus and in the wider community.

This partnership forms part of UTS’s ongoing dedication to supporting Indigenous excellence and leadership through targeted programs, prizes, and scholarships.

Who is eligible

The prize is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students currently enrolled in the UTS Faculty of Law who:

• Are enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Laws combined degree, Juris Doctor, or Juris Doctor combined degree in the year of the award.
• Are identified and recognised as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and can provide either:
  • A Confirmation of Aboriginality from a Local Aboriginal Land Council or other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation; or
  •  UTS Statutory Declaration form accompanied by two written references from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people from the applicant's community who can confirm their identity
• Are currently in their penultimate or final year of study.
• Have maintained an academic grade of Credit (WAM 65 +) or higher.

Application Process

Please complete the application form via the Apply Now button. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide:

• Your academic record to date
• A written reference supporting your application
• A written response addressing the selection criteria and demonstrating your leadership experience and achievements

Selection process

Shortlisted applications will be presented to a Prize Selection Panel, which will select the recipient. The panel will consist of:

• the Associate Dean (Indigenous Leadership and Engagement) 
• the Director of Students
• the Donor