Brogan Smith, Amina Aslam and Molly MacQueen have each received £250 from the Ken Scott Bursary which provides support based on financial needs.

Administered by Blackadders, the bursary was set up in 2013 following the death of colleague and mentor Ken Scott, who was a former graduate and tutor in professional legal practice at the University of Dundee.

Blackadders said each of the recipients were recognised for their tenacity and passion in achieving their legal career ambitions, with each having juggled personal and work commitments on top of their studies.

Ms MacQueen, who graduated last year with a 2:1 in Scots law and was recognised for writing the best dissertation in law, has relied solely on full-time work and loans on her journey to academic success.  

She said: “The bursary will go a long way in allowing me the same access to resources that those more fortunate than I could have. I will use the money to purchase books and other resources focusing on my interests of commercial law as well as intellectual property law which would allow my enhanced knowledge to stand out in a male-dominated sector.” 

For Ms Aslam the bursary will help her to progress to study the diploma in professional legal practice and pursue her goal of becoming a solicitor.

Ms Aslam said: “I am highly motivated to fulfil my dream of becoming a solicitor and due to the hectic schedule of the diploma, I will have to reduce my working hours. To be awarded financial assistance will hugely relieve the stress that I am currently under and would ultimately contribute to the successful completion of this next stage in my career.” 

Ms Smith said the bursary will help support her goal of studying further to get into taxation law. She currently works voluntarily with the Citizens Advice Bureau.

She commented: “Due to my tight financial situation, I have had to learn how to manage my money and have transferred this knowledge within my role at Citizens Advice by passing money management tips to clients who are struggling financially.   

“I enjoy the area of taxation law but returning to university meant reducing my hours in work to commit to my studies. Receiving support will provide equal access to academic resources that those more fortunate have. I will use it appropriately to enhance my studies and passion for Taxation Law, and provide the highest quality of work.”