leonorbaltazar
About Me
My name is Leonor Baltazar, and I am currently pursing a Public International Law LL.M degree at the University of Leiden.
Throughout my academic journey, I have developed a strong passion for leveraging my legal knowledge to make a meaningful impact in the field. The opportunity to join SkilledUp Life’s team deeply resonates with me, as I am drawn to the organization’s dedication to empowering individuals to overcome barriers and achieve their fullest potential.
Once I graduate, I aspire to become a human rights lawyer. This goal is born from a deep commitment to advocating for justice and equality. Recognizing the importante of practical experience in this pursuit, especially in an increasingly competitive area, I find myself in the situation of needing experience to secure a job, yet needing a job to gain experience. It is precisely in this context that SkilledUp Life’s mission to bridge the gap between experience and employment strikes a chord with me.
Education
University of Leiden
Starting in September 2023, I will be attending the prestigious University of Leiden. In this LL.M, I will further develop my expertise in the several branches of Public International Law, such as International Criminal Law, International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law.
University of Lisbon
GPA: 16/20 (top 6%) Bachelor’s from one of the most prestigious law schools in Portugal. Provides practical and theoretical knowledge about the most important fields of law.
Mykolos Romeris Universitetas
An opportunity to develop my English skills and to realize the significance of cultural diversity and international cooperation in the subject of Public and Private International Law.
Work & Experience
English Teacher
Samos Volunteers
For a few months, I taught English to the asylum-seekers that reside in the Samos Refugee Camp. Samos Volunteers provides psycho-social support, informal education and clothes to the inhabitants of the camp since 2016. This experience further develops my teamwork skills, as long as my flexibility, problem resolution, and adaptability to difficult work conditions, as the circumstances of the camp are constantly changing and challenging.
Literary Translation
In May 2022, I began to translate fictional books to English for a Portuguese author, with the goal of international publishing. This job improved my English and written communication skills
Portuguese Teacher
JRS
JRS supports refugee families upon their arrival in Portugal. My job was to tutor two children from Syria with the goal of integrating them into the Portuguese school system. I mainly taught them Portuguese, English and History. This experience was the start of my humanitarian work and helped me realize the importance of teamwork, compassion, and commitment to a cause
