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Ignacio Oltra Gras, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Laws Academic Excellence Scholarship

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Programme, and year of study:ÌýLLM in Litigation and Dispute Resolution, 2019-2020
Where you are from:ÌýTemuco, Chile
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Why did you choose to apply to study at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Laws?
I chose Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Laws because I firmly believed that the LLM in Litigation and Dispute Resolution at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ could equip me with the tools I need to participate in the current process of debate in competition and regulatory issues in Chile, toÌýperfect the State’s work, and to explore the substantive strategies and procedural methods available to litigators. In particular, I was drawn to Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ because of the work and influence of Ioannis Lianos and John Sorabji. I was also interested in being committed in the work of the Centre for Law, Economics and Society.

What are your favourite things about studying at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Laws?
I know I made the right decision choosing Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Laws and London when, in the same day, I can: Attend a breakfast with some of the best lawyers in town, have a lunch talk with the head of a national competition authority, learn how the latest arbitration mega case was approached from its litigators, attend to a stand-up comedy show, and party with hipsters in Shoreditch.

What do you hope to do once your studies are complete?
After I graduate from Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ÌýLaws, I will likely continue working as a competition lawyer (although with a different mindset). I want to integrate my old interests with the new passions I have discovered at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ÌýLaws, whether I stay in London or go back home. I want to focus on litigation and regulatory law, but particularly in the technological and financial fields. Technology is disrupting the market, changing policy makers, the law and lawyers. Darwin said something about this.

How did you hear about the Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ LawsÌýscholarships?
I knew about these scholarships by reviewing the Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ AdmissionsÌýwebsite.

What impact has receiving thisÌýscholarshipÌýhad for you?
Having the opportunity to broaden my academic perspective at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ LawsÌýafter being offered a substantial merit-based scholarship has been one of the most rewarding experiences I have had in my life. This merit award has motivated me to participate productively in a global community of scholars and practitioners. In the long term, it has also encouraged me to develop a career as a capable litigator in various public institutions of a regulatory nature that will allow me to work for social wellbeing in my country.

If you hadn’t received thisÌýscholarshipÌýwhat do you think your plans would be, if not studying at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Laws?
If I hadn’t received the Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ scholarship, I would probably have continued searching for alternative financial aid in order to resume my studies abroad.

If someone was thinking of applying for aÌýscholarshipÌýwhat would you say to them?
I would recommendÌýthose applicantsÌýwith outstanding academic achievements to demonstrate consistency and determination regarding their future goals while answering the questions included in the scholarship application form. If they get rejected by the panel, I would advice them to not get discouraged and keep trying. TheyÌýhave a bright future ahead.

If someone was thinking of funding or sponsoring aÌýscholarshipÌýwhat would you say to them?
I am deeply grateful for the generosity of all those who participated in funding or sponsoring myÌýmerit-basedÌýscholarship.ÌýI am convinced that those thinking in providing more scholarship support will help make a real, tangible difference in future LLM students’ life, as in my case.