Sofia is a fourth-year International Development Studies student at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she has maintained a 3.95 GPA and earned a place on the Dean’s Honors List throughout her undergraduate career. Originally from Brazil, Sofia brings a multicultural and international perspective to her work in the legal field. As an international student in the United States, her personal experience navigating the F-1 visa process informs her empathetic and detail-oriented approach when working with clients at Larhdel Law. Sofia earned a score of 33 on the LNAT and plans to attend law school in the United Kingdom, with the long-term goal of becoming an international human rights lawyer. Her academic interests center on global governance, international criminal law, and Global South–North equity. Her international experience further reflects her academic and professional ambitions. At the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, she completed a faculty-supervised dissertation examining BRICS and its role in advancing equity between the Global South and North. She later spent the summer in The Hague, Netherlands, studying international human rights and international criminal law. Her final paper analyzed the jurisdictional requirements of the crime of aggression under the International Criminal Court. Beyond academics, Sofia is deeply committed to international development and multilateral cooperation, particularly through institutions such as the United Nations. As Co-President of the United Nations Association at UCLA, she has led initiatives advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the Los Angeles community by organizing advocacy campaigns and volunteer programs. Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and intermediate proficiency in French, Sofia combines academic excellence, international legal knowledge, and cross-cultural experience in pursuit of a career dedicated to advancing global human rights and equity.
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