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Satya Talwar Mouland (Law PhD, 2022)

"During my third year, I managed to gain pupillage – so my dream of becoming a barrister came true".

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Year of graduation: 2022
Name of programme: PhD in law
Country: UK

What influenced your decision to study at Queen Mary? 

My PhD had a crossover between Public international Law and Arbitration, which was matched by the combined expertise of my supervisors across the School of Law and CCLS.  

How did you find the teaching and learning? 

My first supervisor was extremely supportive and guided me just enough for me to be able to find all the answers by myself – the ideal situation for a PhD. 

What was key about your programme/ were there any highlights? 

It was key to find the right supervisor – and Dr Stephen Allen was the right person, definitely! 

Did you combine modules across specialisations, where available, and if so, what were the advantages of this? 

My thesis did cross multiple areas within law – including public and private international law, arbitration and legal theory. I would say this was one of my key contributions to the field, and the thing I will emphasiSe when putting in a book proposal.  

What piece of insight or advice would you offer for future students? 

Research your supervisors well and their areas of expertise, but more than that – have a conversation with them and see if you get on! 

Has gaining a deeper understanding of your specialisation helped your career? 

During my third year, I managed to gain pupillage – so my dream of becoming a barrister came true. Without a doubt, the confidence the PhD instilled in me allowed me to perform better at interview. 

What was your best experience of studying at Queen Mary? 

The experience of the PhD – which was a whirlwind from day 1 – allowed me to grow as a person, as well as academically and intellectually. It was a real journey which I will never forget. 

Would you be willing to share your Testimonial? If so, you could help a prospective student to make an informed choice to study at Queen Mary.

 

 

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