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Tell us a bit about your experience at ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É….

The three years I spent at ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É were a treasure, despite the lockdown, lecturers endeavoured to ensure the standard of teaching remained high. Moreover, the location of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É 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 ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É?

I noticed how supportive of an institution ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É was, in comparison to others which only care about churning out high grades, ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É focuses on fortifying and producing well-rounded students.

How has your career developed since graduating from ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É, 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 ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É enhance your employability?

ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É 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. ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É also offers the ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É 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 ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É?

Do it. Ever since Covid, ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É 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 ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É?

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