Louise’s 3 reasons to apply for the Argo Scholarship 

What makes the Argo Scholarship worth your time? We asked Louise Rooms, LLM graduate from the Catolica Global School of Law and Junior Associate in Argo’s Dispute Resolution team, for her take. Here’s what she had to say. 

3 reasons to participate in the Argo Scholarship

#1 A unique funding opportunity for a European LLM

“There are plenty of scholarships available for LLMs in the UK or the US. But if you’re set on studying within the EU, the options become far more limited. And yet, some of the best LLM programmes are offered at European universities, from Leiden to Lisbon. For me, the Argo Scholarship was a rare and invaluable opportunity to secure funding for an LLM in the EU.”

#2 The perfect way to find out if a law firm is the right fit  

“ During the Argo Scholarship, I was in the middle of job interviews and had several opportunities lined up. But the experience gave me a key insight: Argo is more than just corporate law. Connecting with the Dispute Resolution team felt like the right fit. A year later, I’m proud to be part of the Argo team.”

#3 Learn, connect and (most importantly) enjoy the experience

“Win or lose, the Argo Scholarship is an eye-opening experience. You spend an afternoon collaborating with four Argo lawyers who mentor and challenge you throughout the process. You also get to connect with students from Leuven, Ghent or Antwerp while meeting legal professionals who’ve been in your shoes. More than that, it’s an inside look at what it’s really like to work at a top-tier law firm. From tackling legal cases to engaging in insightful discussions, you’ll get a genuine feel for the profession. And yes, there are drinks and snacks at the end!”

Studying law in a digital word: LLM in Lisbon

Louise chose to pursue an LLM in Law in a Digital Economy at the Catolica Global School of Law. Her main motivations? Learning from top professors worldwide. And, let’s be honest, the sunny climate.

“I opted for Lisbon because the programme combined International Business Law with AI and digital law. It was a fascinating, forward-thinking LLM with a modular structure, allowing me to tailor my studies. I had the privilege of learning from professors from NYU, Harvard, Sorbonne, the University of Bologna, and more. Since there were no scholarships available for this LLM, I had to think strategically. During my Erasmus, I took extra credits to complete half of the LLM in advance. This allowed me to graduate early and start working in February instead of September.”