Sofia Martins is a Legal Support professional at Larhdel Law and a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in International Development Studies. She graduated cum laude with an outstanding 3.96 GPA and was honored with her department's IDS Academic Award for her academic performance and extracurricular activities during her time at UCLA.
Originally from Brazil, Sofia brings a strong multicultural and international perspective to her work at Larhdel Law. Her academic background, international experience, and interest in law contribute to her detail-oriented and thoughtful approach to supporting the firm and its clients.
Sofia earned a score of 33 on the LNAT and is currently a law student at King's College London in the United Kingdom, with the long-term goal of pursuing a career in international human rights law. Her academic interests include global governance, international criminal law, human rights, and Global South–North equity.
Her international academic experience further demonstrates her commitment to these areas. At the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, Sofia completed a faculty-supervised dissertation examining BRICS and its role in advancing equity between the Global South and North. She also spent a summer in The Hague, Netherlands, studying international human rights and international criminal law. Her final paper examined the jurisdictional requirements of the crime of aggression under the International Criminal Court.
Beyond her academic achievements, Sofia has demonstrated a strong commitment to international development, public service, and multilateral cooperation. As Co-President of the United Nations Association at UCLA, she led initiatives supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the Los Angeles community, including advocacy campaigns and volunteer programs.
Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, with intermediate proficiency in French, Sofia brings valuable multilingual and cross-cultural capabilities to Larhdel Law. Her combination of academic achievement, international legal knowledge, research experience, and commitment to global issues supports her work as part of the firm’s legal support team.
