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Mikaela Hristova

President at Lawyers Without Borders

Mikaela Hristova's work experience includes various roles at different companies. In 2022, they worked as a Summer Vacation Scheme participant at Steele Raymond LLP Solicitors and Government Legal Department. Mikaela also served as a Legal Intern at the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Bulgaria. In 2023, they have upcoming roles as a Spring Vacation Scheme participant at Stevens & Bolton LLP and as a Summer Vacation Scheme participant at HFW. Mikaela is also set to join CMS UK as a CMS Academy participant and CMS Ambassador. Additionally, Mikaela has held leadership positions as the President of Lawyers Without Borders and the Ethical Committee Director at ELSA. Mikaela has also gained experience as a Sustainability Intern at the University of Southampton and as a Law Manager at High Fliers Research Limited.

Mikaela Hristova has a diverse education history. Mikaela obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Southampton, with a focus on Law. Mikaela attended the university from 2020 until 2023. Before that, from 2015 to 2020, they attended PSHS American College Arcus, where they earned a Diploma of Secondary Education. Their field of study at PSHS was Foreign Languages.

In addition to their formal education, Mikaela has also completed several certifications. Mikaela obtained a Business and Human Rights Global Virtual Internship from Clifford Chance in June 2021. Similarly, they completed a Commercial Law Virtual Programme with Linklaters and a Virtual Experience Programme with Baker McKenzie, both in June 2021. Mikaela also acquired a White & Case I UK Virtual Learning Programme certificate from White & Case LLP in June 2021. Mikaela completed a Legal Cheek Spring Virtual Vacation Scheme through Legal Cheek in April 2021. Lastly, Mikaela has a Westlaw Legal Research Certification from Thomson Reuters, obtained in June 2021.

Furthermore, Mikaela has a Certificate in Advanced English, Level C1, obtained from Cambridge Assessment English in June 2019. This certification showcases their proficiency in the English language.

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  • President

    May, 2021 - present

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