Meet Our Students

LL.M. Student Ambassadors

Yiting Chang

Yiting_Chang

 

Degree/expected graduation date:
LL.M. U.S. Legal Studies '22

Where are you from:
Shanghai, China

Languages spoken (other than English):
Mandarin

Prior degree/Institution:
Shanghai University of Political Science & Law; Master's of Law, East China University of Political Science & Law

Areas of academic/professional interest:
Business Transactions, Cyber Law

Hobbies/Interests outside of the classroom:
Boxing, Racing

Favorite NY experience/Location/Discovery:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

What advice do you have for incoming students:
Think about the purpose of taking this program (during the semester) and talk to academic advisor when thoughts change. I always receive more information than expected. Prepare a weekly time schedule and adjust it if needed.


Benjamin Gomez

Benjamin_Gomez

 

Degree/expected graduation date:
LL.M. Transnational Legal Practice '22

Where are you from:
Banjul, The Gambia

Languages spoken (other than English):
Manjago, Mandigo, Wolof, Creole, and English

Prior degree/Institution:
LLB from The University of The Gambia

Areas of academic/professional interest:
Human Rights

Favorite class(es)/Professor(s) so far:
Legal Research/Professor Lurene Contento

Hobbies/Interests outside of the classroom:
Watching soccer games and travelling

People/Leaders you admire:
Nelson Mandela

Favorite NY experience/Location/Discovery:
Crossing to Staten Island using the ferry

Something you wish you knew when you started:
I would like to advise every incoming student to take every assignment very seriously, and do their readings before the class.


Priyanka Kotak 

priyanka_kotak

 

Degree/expected graduation date:
LL.M. U.S. Legal Studies '22

Where are you from:
Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Languages spoken (other than English):
Hindi, Guajarati, and Marathi

Prior degree/Institution:
B.A.LL. B (Honors) from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Areas of academic/professional interest:
Public Interest Laws, Immigration Laws, Intellectual Property Laws, Real Estate Laws

Favorite class(es)/Professor(s) so far:
1.    ALA with Professor Ruescher and Drafting with Professor Paras - these are the best courses St. John's offers. They cover important bar subjects each semester, and make me feel confident that passing the bar is achievable.

2.    Lawyering Across Borders with Professor Drew gives you an opportunity to work in a legal environment and get firsthand experience in practical aspects of the U.S. legal system.

Hobbies/Interests outside of the classroom:
Music & Travelling

People/Leaders you admire:
Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Nelson Mandela, Narendra Modi, Barack Obama

Favorite NY experience/Location/Discovery:
Brooklyn Bridge and The High Line

Something you wish you knew when you started:
Professors are your best resources, they are more than willing to help. Do not hesitate to reach out!


Louis Masson

Louis_Masson

 

Degree/expected graduation date:
LL.M. Transnational Legal Practice - Bar Pathway '22

Where are you from:
Lyon, France

Languages spoken (other than English):
French (fluent), German (intermediate)

Prior degree/Institution:
LL.M. (Business Law) Catholic University of Lyon

Areas of academic/professional interest:
International Arbitration

Favorite class(es)/Professor(s) so far:
ALA LL.M. Drafting/Profs. Paras and Reuscher

Hobbies/Interests outside of the classroom:
Sports, Music

Favorite NY experience/Location/Discovery:
High Line and Coney Island

Something you wish you knew when you started:
Questions are more than welcome in any classes. Language is not a barrier. Professors are the best resources available and are really approachable (in comparison to Europe).