“I’ve just completed what was probably my favorite semester of law school – a semester at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London!  I chose to go to SOAS specifically because I wanted to specialize in Middle Eastern and Islamic Law, and I wasn’t disappointed.  While at SOAS, I had the chance to conduct research under the direct supervision of some of the leading scholars in the field, and I have formed lasting professional and personal relationships with professors and students from all over the world. The opportunity to focus in-depth on a niche subject matter by attending a leading international university has enriched my overall experience at law school tremendously, as has the opportunity to be a part of a different community for a semester (the level of student activism and student protesting in London was fascinating!).”

“The classes have been interesting and challenging. The faculty comes from all over the world, so you see a number of different teaching styles. Of my six professors, one is American, one is Greek, one is Paraguayan, one is Spanish, and two are English. Guest lecturers for our classes have included the general counsel to the International Monetary Fund and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The graduate programs at Queen Mary allow a great deal of independence in crafting your program of study and coursework, which isn’t for everyone. But it’s allowed me to spend almost all of my time doing work that I enjoy.”