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Election
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In order to vote for this position you be a Postgraduate Taught student from the Faculty of Laws.
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Candidates
Harry Sun
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
Proven track record in law:
- I am an incoming trainee solicitor at Ashurst LLP.
- I have received vacation scheme offers from Herbert Smith Freehills, Linklaters, Ashurst, Travers Smith, and CMS.
- I have undertaken mini-pupillages at Temple Chambers, 8 New Square Chambers, Outer Temple Chambers, and Landmark Chambers.
As your postgraduate Faculty of Laws rep, I can share my tips on graduate career pathways.
Experience:
During my undergraduate degree, I chaired the Law Student Staff Liaison Committee and served as a faculty rep for two years. This means I can hit the ground running at UCL.
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
If I am elected:
1. I will make sure to advocate for our international students. I am fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese, meaning that I can represent a substantial portion of our international student community within the Law School.
2. I will let you hold me accountable, by holding monthly town halls where you can ask me anything, or bring issues of concern to my attention.
3. I will be proactive, and bring to the Faculty’s attention any issues which come up in discussions or group chats. Such issues include excessively long reading lists.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
If I am elected as your Law faculty representative, I will not only advocate for you, with a special focus on our international student community, I will also share my experience in applying for graduate jobs so you can avoid the common pitfalls stopping you from making a strong application to law firms or barristers’ chambers.
More importantly, you want someone who:
- Understands you: I am fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese. Vote for someone who is able to represent a large section of our student community.
- Has experience. I spent the last two years representing student interests.
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Preetika Bharti
(She/her)
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
My approach centres on pro-active engagement, collaborative leadership, easier driven decision making and open communication. My dedication to academic matters enables me to contribute meaningfully to discussions and assist students. I will ensure that student interests are represented and safeguarded when decisions about curriculum, teaching quality, and other academic aspects are made. I will strive to create a more inclusive and responsive educational environment that benefits all students and contribute to their academic learning. I will ensure that everybody has a fruitful year ahead.
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
I want to contribute to enhancement and development of student life at UCL. I also wish to engage more with the student union members to build strong relationships and contribute towards ensuring a great year for the students in the faculty of laws.I also intend to improve the education quality for student from different ethnicities, by advocating for innovative teaching methods. Personally, I genuinely want to participate in more activities and also make friends. It will really help me boost my confidence and make a positive impact.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
I will be the voice for the students at all times and will advocate for changes that align with the academic and emotional needs of students, ensuring that their concerns and issues are heard and addressed. I also want to address the emotional challenges that come with rigorous legal studies and prioritise self-care and stress management. I possess the leadership qualities needed to drive positive change within the academic community. I'm a proactive problem solver and a strong advocate for student interests and will ensure to make UCL journey fruitful and stress free for students.
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