Name of Student: Kseniia Lavrenteva 

Job Title: Transnational Illiberal Legalism Research Intern 

Company Name: University of Exeter Law School  

Description of Organisation:  

The University of Exeter is a public research university located in Exeter, Devon, South West England. It is one of the top 150 universities in the world and ranked among the top 15 universities in the United Kingdom. The university offers exciting courses in beautiful and historic surroundings. It is a member of the UK’s prestigious Russell Group of leading research universities. 

What was your biggest achievement on your internship? 

I received the offer to co-write and publish on an academic article based on my research. 

Were there any challenges and how did you overcome these?  

At times managing my time was challenging.

What were your reasons for undertaking this internship?   

  • To gain experience and knowledge within a specific occupation or field. 
  • To improve my job prospects by expanding my CV and what I can draw upon in interviews. 
  • To earn money.

As a result of my internship…  

  • I have developed specific skills that could help me in the future. 
  • My overall confidence has increased. 

During the internship… 

  • I was able to complete the tasks assigned to me.  
  • I received regular feedback from my manager/supervisor. 
  • Overall, this internship has been a positive experience. 

Would you recommend this internship scheme to other students? 

Yes, I would recommend this internship scheme to other students as it was a great opportunity to try different roles and to understand what it really means to work in certain fields.