Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA): These positions typically involve assisting faculty members with teaching undergraduate courses, grading assignments, and sometimes conducting tutorials. GTAs often receive a stipend or salary and may also receive tuition waivers or reductions.
Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA): GRA positions involve working closely with faculty members on research projects. Responsibilities may include literature reviews, data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation, and other research-related tasks. GRA positions usually come with a stipend or salary and may also include tuition waivers or reductions.
Graduate Fellowships: Some universities offer fellowship programs specifically for graduate students, including those pursuing PhDs in Law. These fellowships may be based on academic merit, research potential, or financial need. They typically provide financial support in the form of stipends, tuition waivers, or both.
Graduate School Scholarships: Many graduate schools offer scholarships and awards to support outstanding students pursuing advanced degrees. These scholarships may be based on academic achievement, research potential, leadership qualities, or other criteria determined by the university or department.
External Scholarships and Grants: International students may also be eligible for scholarships and grants offered by external organizations, foundations, or government agencies. These scholarships may be based on academic merit, field of study, country of origin, or other factors.