The selection of candidates for the LAWGID Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Programme is carried out in a transparent, objective and merit-based manner, in accordance with the Programme rules.
The entire ranking and selection process is managed by the LAWGID Admission and Selection Committee (LASC).
Step 1: Eligibility and Document Check
After the closure of the Call for Applications, LASC performs a formal verification of all submitted applications.
At this stage, the following minimum requirements are checked:
- academic eligibility,
- English language proficiency.
Applicants (both scholarship-seeking candidates and self-funded candidates) whose applications do not fulfil the minimum requirements are considered ineligible and excluded from the selection process.
Ineligible candidates are informed by e-mail:
- of the reasons for exclusion, and
- of the available appeal procedure.
Step 2: Evaluation of Scholarship Applications
For candidates applying for the LAWGID Erasmus Mundus scholarship, each eligible application is evaluated on a 100-point scale.
The joint selection criteria are the following:
- Academic records – up to 60 points
(previous academic performance) - Language skills – up to 20 points
(English language proficiency) - Motivation and references – up to 10 points
(motivation letter and recommendation letters) - Additional elements – up to 10 points
(additional academic, research or professional experience)
The detailed evaluation criteria are adopted by the LASC and published on the LAWGID programme website before the application period opens.
| Criteria | Maximum score | Explanation |
| Academic records | 60% –up to 60 points | Previous academic records. |
| Language skills | 20% –up to 20 points | English language knowledge. |
| Motivation and reference | 10% –up to 10 points | Motivation letter; Recommendation letter. |
| Additional elements | 10% –up to 10 points | Additional academic, research or professional experience. |
Step 3: Interview Phase
The 30 highest-ranked scholarship applicants are invited to an online selection interview, conducted via video conferencing by the LASC.
During the interview, candidates are assessed with regard to:
- ability to understand questions and provide clear and concise answers,
- consistency between the objectives of the Programme and the candidate’s academic or professional background,
- academic, professional and social competences,
- motivation.
The best 12 or 13 among those interviewed will be selected for the LAWGID EMJM scholarship per one edition, while the maximum number is 50 EMJM scholarships for four editions. The selection process is documented by the LASC, and official Minutes, signed by the LASC members, have to be done, in order to document the transparent, objective, and exact selection process.
Step 4: Final Selection of Scholarship Holders
Following the interviews:
- 12 or 13 candidates per edition are selected for the LAWGID Erasmus Mundus scholarship,
- with a maximum of 50 EMJM scholarships across four programme editions.
The selection process is fully documented by the LASC.
Official Minutes of the Selection Meetings, signed by the LASC members, are prepared and serve as legal proof in case of appeal procedures.
Notification of Results
All applicants are informed by e-mail of:
- the outcome of their application, and
- their overall evaluation score.
Selected LAWGID scholarship holders receive additional instructions regarding:
- submission of certified hard-copy documents,
- initiation of the procedure for recognition of previous higher education qualifications
EACEA Confirmation Procedure
Candidates eligible and selected for scholarships by the LASC are then proposed to the European Commission body –The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), for final confirmation. Those confirmed by EACEA receive the confirmation letter of awarded EMJM scholarship.