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Why did you choose to study at UCL Laws?
Before deciding to study Law at UCL, I regularly visited the Faculty while on a programme called 'Pathways to Law'. The idea of studying in the heart of Legal London was captivating, and really made UCL Laws stand out from other universities that I would later visit.
Then, during an open day, I spoke with Faculty members and two points were consistently made which highlighted that UCL Laws was the best fit for me. First, the Faculty emphasised the need for a real-world approach when teaching Law. Tricky questions of law based on rather novel, hypothetical scenarios are intellectually stimulating (and always good fun to run through in a tutorial!), but real-world examples and a discussion of the consequences of a law applied really bolster one's understanding.
Second, both the Faculty and student body were incredibly active. Be it panels, talks from guest speakers, networking opportunities, Law Society events - the list goes on! It sounded like, and proved to be, an energising place to learn, comprised of like-minded people from around the world coming together not only to study law, but to really engage with the field.
What did you learn during your time at UCL Laws, in class or out?
Ask as many questions as you can! Tutorials with small class sizes were a fantastic way to learn not just the course content, but also how to think things through. Tutors would start from first principles and build on them, and that really helped me to develop my analytical skills.
But to get the most out of these sessions, I had to learn to speak up and engage in the conversation. UCL Laws helped me to develop my confidence and my stamina to really grapple with difficult issues, especially when the answer is not immediately clear.
What is your fondest memory of your time here?
If I had to choose one, it would be hosting and performing in the Bentham's Got Talent charity showcase in my final year. I am particularly fond of that evening as most of my cohort were in attendance, alongside many students from other cohorts and a large portion of the Faculty staff. It highlighted the closeness of the UCL Laws community, and the warmth of the atmosphere in Bentham House. It was rare to feel afraid to ask your peers for help, or to knock on the door of a tutor to ask a question.
Can you tell us a bit about your current role?
I am an Associate in Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's London office, working in their Antitrust, Competition and Trade team.
What have been your career highlights to date?
Working in Washington D.C. for six months to gain a deeper understanding of U.S. antitrust laws and, more broadly, the U.S. justice system has been a major highlight!
What advice would you give to prospective or current students at UCL?
Get involved! Alongside my studies, I stayed connected with the UCL Law Society and found this to be really rewarding while I was studying at UCL. Through the society, I was able to try mooting, client negotiations, attend a variety of fun events and, above all, made close friends.
This extends to UCL activities outside the Faculty. During my time, I acted as a Student Ambassador for secondary school students, took part in UCL's Global Citizenship Programme in which I learned about, and presented on, climate activism, and acted as the Director of UCL's Improv troupe for two years, taking shows across London and to the Edinburgh Fringe. I list these opportunities because having such a breadth of extra-curricular options while also studying such an interesting field made UCL incredibly special!
