Student and Alumni Profiles Archive
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Simon Coates
I decided to study abroad because I thought it would add an extra dimension to my degree and make me stand out in a large pool of people with an excellent set of academics. Additionally, the opportunities that open in terms of life-experience cannot be understated!
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Sabrina Polak
I felt that the tutors were approachable and were always there to book appointments with to discuss any areas of the course that I was having difficulty with. The University as a whole offers so much. The library and online legal resources are excellent and offers the opportunity to develop research skills.
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Rebecca Swales
The degree has surpassed my expectations in terms of how fascinating and challenging it is. Perhaps most importantly, it has made me realise just how important law is in everyday life, it permeates every aspect of our lives and in many ways by studying it I felt as if I had unlocked a box as a lot of features of our society and the world started to fall into place.
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Ellen Miller
Studying Criminology means that I am constantly getting closer to answering questions that I have always wondered about, such as why individuals commit crimes against others and how the criminal justice system attempts to punish and rehabilitate offenders whilst offering services to victims.
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Ben Coleborn
I am planning on doing a Masters in Criminology so have not yet focused on career aspirations but I would like to be somewhere where I can influence, create or direct criminal justice policy.
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Joanne Nelson
I have always had a deep interest in crime and wanted to learn more about the societal reactions to criminal behaviour and look further into why people commit offences in the first place.
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Weiqiong (Sabrina) Zhou
My experience here has changed me completely, from the attitude towards life to the world outlook. I have become more optimistic, confident and open-minded through the various experiences. I have gained much more than I had expected and have met people from all over the world.
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Xu Junkai
As one of the most prestigious universities in UK, the University of Leeds is an ideal place to further my legal study and to experience British culture.
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Yan Wang
Besides studying, travelling is my favourite thing to do. I have visited many cities in England, also travelling throughout Europe has broadened my horizon and helps me gradually comprehend the cultures in different countries.
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Yunyi Wang
I have been a volunteer in the International Student Club. It’s a welcoming family for all students in Leeds. You can meet new friends here and communicate with people from all over the world.
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David Gardner
I am now the Administrative Court Office Lawyer for Wales. The Administrative Court is a section of the High Court that deals with challenges to the decisions of public bodies (such as Government Departments or Local Authorities).
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Aymeric de Moncuit
From 2007 to 2010 I worked as an antitrust attorney in Anglo-Saxon law firms. In late 2010 I was appointed case-handler at the French Competition Authority. I currently deal with cartels and abuse of dominance cases.
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James Faulkner
I think I have developed far more than I would have if I had stayed in Leeds for my third year. Going abroad breaks up your degree and allows a new perspective both academically and personally. Also, it is a big plus point on your C.V.
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Nicholas Timothy Omondi
I chose Leeds for a number of reasons - I had always wanted to move to the north of England and for this course Leeds was highly rated. Leeds is the largest financial centre outside London and that offered a lot of exposure to the professional world while still studying.
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Shirley Akuoko-Nketiah
I loved my course. It may not have been easy but I enjoyed myself nevertheless because the modules were interesting and the lecturers were always ready to help.
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Tania Soris
I have successfully secured a position with the renowned American NGO, the International Justice Mission (IJM). With the hindsight of eventually working for an International Non-Governmental Organization, I will be serving as the legal fellow for IJM’s Kolkata office where I will help their legal team to prosecute sex traffickers.
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Xiao Su
Once I finished my course, I came back to China to continue my postgraduate study here. And at the same time, I am working as a trainee in a law firm. I really appreciate my experiences at Leeds, which are useful for my future career.
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Louise Hewitt
The amount of help and guidance given by the staff within the University is unquestionable. Support was felt throughout my career at the University at all times. I never felt like there was any question too silly or small to ask my tutors, and their enthusiasm made asking questions about essays or something I hadn’t quite grasped a pleasure.
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Felisah Rose Kilembe
I have a strong conviction that what the Sub-Saharan region needs is to engage in beneficial International Trade and to attract sustainable international investment. I was therefore eager to learn more about international trade and investment in order to find what role I as a Lawyer can play in the same.
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Jawad Khalid
Although this course is challenging, if you are ready to face a challenge then Leeds School of Law should be your first choice!
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Christina Munns
Since graduating from the LLM I continue to use the knowledge and experience gained in my current role. The White Paper ‘Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS’ has triggered a major re-design of the way information is used in the NHS and the knowledge and experience I gained from the LLM has directly inputted to that. I enjoyed the course so much that I am considering pursuing a PhD in Cyberlaw.
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Gaurav Gogia
To anyone looking for intellectual growth and experiencing a multinational and multicultural environment, I would definitely recommend this University. For me it was a fulfilling experience, an experience of a lifetime, an experience to be cherished and an experience to be remembered.
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Dan Ruo Zhaung
My professional knowledge has been largely enriched and my thinking ability has been greatly fostered through the programme. It has enriched my CV as well as my experience.
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Juldeh Jalloh
I hope to take back home (Sierra Leone) the experience and gains acquired from both my undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Leeds; I am proud to belong to such a powerful institution.
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Dongyun Zhou
My LLM has helped me to learn the academic language of law and definite knowledge of International law. Having learnt how to conduct business between different countries, I feel I would be able to provide information and advice to decision makers in my future roles.
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Charmy Patel
I have a very high regard for this course, it gives me an advantage of having an international degree and practicing it anywhere in the world. I already have a job offer in one of the best law firms of my state in India.
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Chienye Nnenna Monica Chukwu
International Corporate Law is a course which cuts across virtually all sections in the corporate world. It equips you to fit properly into any role in the corporate industry.
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Christos Chatzinikolaou
After completing my studies, I received a job offer in Cyprus, which I accepted, and now I’m working as a lawyer in a corporate and financial services firm.
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Lang Ming Ming
I applied to the University of Leeds because of its excellent reputation and because it was recommended to me by my employer. Before starting my LLM in International Trade Law I took a 10 week pre-sessional course in Academic English.
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Dashini Ramrous
I would recommend others to take a year abroad as it has hugely improved my confidence in my language and communication skills. Moreover, it has fuelled my desire to work for a European law firm or an international organisation.
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Richard Shepherd
Many aspects of the course relate to everyday life situations, so everything you are learning relates to real-life experiences.
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Stanley Cheng
The English LLB happens to be one of the most versatile law degrees in the world and I really wanted to keep my options open in terms where I would pursue a career after graduation.
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Anna Cole
Study abroad gave me the opportunity to pursue my passion for travel over an extended period of time. The chance to fully immerse myself in a completely new environment, on a continent I’d never visited, was too appealing to turn down.
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Daniel Marshall
I am now completing a fully funded PhD at the University of Cambridge, which is directly building on my MA Criminological Research work.
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Sarah Weston
My year abroad was an integral part of my degree, (Law and French), and was the part I was most looking forward to; it didn’t disappoint!
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Edward Bellamy
I now have a broader appreciation of relevant issues which have helped expand rapport with clients and as a consequence scope of work. This has led to a more enjoyable working life that has more than funded the cost of the course.
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Mandeep Kaur
Graduating from a top University with all these amazing experiences on my CV, anything is possible.
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Ashley Blyden
Ghandi once said “Be the change you want to see in the world”, I believe the Law provides a first- hand opportunity for me to do just that, hopefully as a future barrister.
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Amy Curtis
My study abroad year has only been full of positives. I learned to become more independent, mature and responsible and also had the opportunity to travel across much of Europe, living in such an easily accessible location.
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Ben Moore
A year abroad makes you stand out a lot when it comes to applying to jobs. Interviewers at all of my graduate job interviews have been really impressed with my year abroad and always ask me a lot of questions about it.
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Annie McElwain
For me, Leeds just felt right. Strange I know, but I got this feeling as soon as I set foot on the campus and walked around the Law School and the Students’ Union.
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Chris Chilton
As a qualified Barrister, I have become heavily involved with mooting and ended up judging many of the moots and a mock trial for the undergraduate students.
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William Ho
Having gained sufficient experience and confidence in the legal profession, William set up his own law firm called “William Ho & Co” in Leeds in 1996. In 2000, William merged with another city centre law firm to become “Burton Burton & Ho”.
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Dr Michael Shen
Dr Shen is currently involved in a key research project of the Ministry of Education of China – Restructuring International Economic Order after the Global Credit Crunch and the Legal Countermeasures of China.
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Kelly Bligh
I chose Leeds more than just because it was local; it was really friendly and the tutors seemed to care more about the students. The effort they put in convinced me to come here.
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Duranda Minus
Twenty one year old Duranda, from the Bahamas is currently in her second year of the LLB Law.
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Anshuk Megharikh
Anshuk is in his second year of the LLB Law degree and has come to Leeds from Bengaluru, India.
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Matthew Gorman
Matthew completed a 4 year degree in Political Science at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada, before coming to Leeds to study the 2-year LLB Law programme.
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Pol.Lt.Col.Chitphol Kanchanakit
Pol.Lt.Col.Chitphol Kanchanakit works as a Deputy Superintendent of Interpol sub-division, Foreign Affairs Division, the Royal Thai Police.
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Professor Rosa Greaves
Professor Rosa Greaves, from Portugal has had a successful and varied career since graduating with an LLB Law and is now Head of the Law School at the University of Glasgow.
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Professor Ali Riza Çoban
Professor Ali Riza Çoban, from Turkey completed his PhD in 2002. Since then, he has been working as a Professor teaching Constitutional and Human Rights Law.
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Dr. Haitham A. Haloush
Dr. Haitham Haloush, who is from Jordan, completed his Phd at the School of Law after graduating with an LLM from the University of Aberdeen.
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Rebecca Moore
Rebecca Moore is from Mississauga, Ontario, and studied her first degree in International Development Studies at the University of King's College, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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