Career Development Scholarships Awardees 2021-22

Fri 20 January 2023

The Career Development Scholarships is possible thanks to a generous supported of alumni. The designated purpose of the scholarships is to assist current Edinburgh Law School students on their path to achieving their career goals.

This scholarship supported students to pursue a range of opportunities in the UK and overseas.

Below is the list of the recipients of the 2021-22 Career Development Scholarships

Magdalena Chajdukowsa - LLB (Hons) Law

Carla Fischer - Law PhD

Chloe Fraser - LLB (Hons) Law

Natalie Gower - LLB (Hons) Law

James McGlaughlin - LLM International Law

Jorge Martinez Rivera - Law PhD

Zahraa Muradi - LLB (Hons) Law

Deborah Russo - Law PhD

Ke Song - Law PhD

Sam Waite - LLB (Hons) Law

Find out more about the Career Development Scholarships.

Magdalena Chajdukowska quote, '...I had an opportunity to conduct legal research regarding to new government consultation and a pro bono matter. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Linklaters, as well as, living in London.'

Carla Fischer quote, 'The Career Development Scholarships from Edinburgh law School allowed me to conduct an internship with the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in the The Hague'

Chloe Fraser quote 'The Scholarship has helped to fund my invaluable experience, despite financial circumstances that could have otherwise held me back."

Natalie Gower quote: Completing this internship also gave me a much clearer insight into the daily role of a solicitor...It was not only a great way to be able to understand the tasks more, but to ensure that this is the correct path for you to to take. For me, it emphasized that a commercial solicitor was the perfect role for my interests and made me even more excited to continue with my studies.

James McGlaughlin quote: I am incredibly grateful for receiving the Career Development Scholarship, without which I could not have afforded to stay and live in Copenhagen while undertaking the CILG Visiting Scholarship. …my time at CILG has developed my career by building my knowledge in the international law disciplines of investment and energy law

Jorge Rivera quote: During my internships at GAP, I have had the opportunity to go beyond the law in the books and learn how GAP advise different countries in enacting whistleblowing legislation. I have had the opportunity to meet people, attend meetings and understand what is currently happening in the field of whistle blowing lawin different parts of the world.

Zahraa Muradi: The career development scholarship) not only allowed me to develop my legal career journey, but it has also helped me explore laws in other jurisdictions, while also meeting new people from all around the world

Deborah Russo, 'My placement has been a rewarding and extremely illuminating experience so far, both for the purposes of my PhD, as well as on a wider scale, in terms of personal and practical acquisition of knowledge in respect of Scottish penal policy and practice on the ground. I am hugely grateful to have been awarded the opportunity to undertake this placement"

Quote from Ke, 'I listened to the presentation of eminent experts and shared my own research findings. The meaningful conversations that resulted have been very rewarding."

Sam Waite quote, Overall I feel the summer vacation scheme was incredibly useful in giving me exposure to a legal environment and affirming my career choices. It is invaluable experience for my CV and will set me in good steads for any future applications I make career wise.

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