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Tell us a bit about your experience at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ….

The three years I spent at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ were a treasure, despite the lockdown, lecturers endeavoured to ensure the standard of teaching remained high. Moreover, the location of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ lends it's own advantages over other institutions for study, with the sea, the mountains or simply the countryside at your doorstep.

Why did you choose to study at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ?

I noticed how supportive of an institution Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ was, in comparison to others which only care about churning out high grades, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ focuses on fortifying and producing well-rounded students.

How has your career developed since graduating from Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ, and what is your current job role? 

I am currently undertaking the LL.M Bar Training Course with BPP in London Holborn. This is a necessary step in order to be called to the Bar in England and Wales, to eventually realise my ambition of becoming a barrister.

In what way did studying at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ enhance your employability?

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ offers many programmes which are ever-expanding for students to get involved with. I invite you to contact Sarah Nason who champions the pro-bono or volunteering element, in conjunction with facilitating work opportunities for students. To name a few specific examples, the Irish Chief Justice Internship, Linenhall's Mini-pupillage programme and training with Citizens' Advice. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ also offers the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ Employability Award, that focuses on enhancing your professional aptitude through reflective and research based exercises, this award can be referenced on your CV.

What advice would you give to students thinking about studying at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ?

Do it. Ever since Covid, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ certainly has gone strength to strength, although not a Russel Group or Oxbridge, you will find lecturers from those backgrounds that offer the support and guidance that rivals these institutions.

In one sentence, what was your favourite thing about studying at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ?

Looking up at the sky at night and realising the freedom and endless opportunities in the distant stars.