From Moot Court Trainer to Student Assistant Research Support: A New Chapter

Since June 1st, I have started in my new role as Student Assistant Research Support at the Department of Public Law and Governance. This marks a wonderful new step in my development, following a valuable period as a moot court trainer within the same department.

As a moot court trainer, I greatly enjoyed guiding students in sharpening their advocacy skills. It was inspiring to see how they grew in persuasiveness, argumentation, and self-confidence. Collaborating with motivated students and faculty not only gave me energy but also provided an opportunity to further deepen my own legal knowledge and didactic skills.

In my new position as Student Assistant Research Support, I am shifting my focus from training skills to supporting research. This means I am involved in various research activities within the department. These include collecting and analyzing data, conducting literature reviews, and assisting with the preparation of publications and presentations. It is particularly exciting to contribute to academic work in this way and to witness up close how research is developed.

This new role aligns perfectly with my own studies in International and European Law, which I am pursuing within the same department. The themes and issues I encounter in my work as a student assistant directly connect to the topics I explore during my studies. It is a great opportunity to apply what I have learned in practice while further deepening my understanding of academic research in the field.

I am grateful for the trust placed in me by the Department of Public Law and Governance and for the opportunities I am able to seize here. I see the time ahead as a period full of learning, discovery, and contribution — and I look forward to continuing to share my experiences and insights.