Prospects Postgrad UK 2007/2008 - (Page 117) SPONSORED BY www.prospects.ac.uk/PostgradUK SOCIAL SCIENCES 117 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES GRAND PLANS Prince Chinedu Igwenazor is studying an LLM in International Commercial Law at the Birmingham Law School, University of Birmingham. Once he has completed his Masters, he wants to train to be a Barrister. I am fascinated by the art of communication. I am also interested in how people’s behaviour is controlled through the symbolic and representative acts of individuals, especially with regards to the rule of law and international morality and how these contribute to the rise and fall of commercial enterprises in this era of globalisation. I first studied Dramatic Arts at the University of Nigeria Nsukka and then an LLB in Law at Birmingham Law School. I decided to stay on and study International Commercial Law at Masters level because in this age of globalisation there is a need for lawyers who can effectively advise businesses about cross-border trade. INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS One advantage of studying in the UK is that it exposes you to an international standard of education and an eclectic mix of people from different backgrounds. This mixture furthers international networking and goes a long way in creating awareness of other cultures, ideas and orientations. I live in private accommodation with three English students, which provides me with an opportunity to get to know British culture better. The city of Birmingham has a cosmopolitan feel that is hard to find anywhere else. I enjoy the diverse cultures to be found in the city and the quick transition that one can make between city life and country life. A RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION I decided to study a Masters because I believe a postgraduate Whenever I can, I spend time with family and friends. I also enjoy having some quiet time down by qualification in law is necessary in order to stand out from Birmingham’s famous canals. the crowd. I chose the UK because a legal education from If you are considering postgraduate study, be ready to Britain is recognised all over the world; this is reflected in work hard. You must realise how much time and energy the calibre of legal luminaries the island has produced over you will need to devote to it. If you are serious about it, the years. It was my dream to study in and experience the take the chance, as I believe it is worth it in the end. same cultural, social and academic environment. I chose the University of Birmingham, and the Birmingham Law School in particular, because of its academic reputation; its teaching staff is made up of academics that are well-known in their various fields of research. http://www.prospects.ac.uk/PostgradUK
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