I have always wanted to be the voice of underprivileged individuals who lack the means to seek justice within unequal systems. To that end, I chose to pursue an LLB. After completing my degree, I interned at OGR Legal for three months. There, I observed how the law functions in practice and realized how different it is from theoretical knowledge. Later, I volunteered with a U.S.-based immigration firm, where I deepened my understanding of international and refugee law. That experience inspired me to work for vulnerable communities, particularly Rohingya children. Legal research has always fascinated me, especially the challenge of engaging with complex legal questions. While reading academic literature on refugee law, I came across the work of Professor Colin Grey. His writing aligned with my interests and showed me how scholarship can influence both law and policy. Queen’s offers the kind of rigorous academic environment and mentorship I’ve been searching for, with a strong emphasis on research and international law. For me, pursuing an LLM here is not just about furthering my education, it’s about sharpening my voice and expanding the tools I’ll use to advocate for people whose rights are too often ignored.
Supervisor: Colin Grey
Focus: Immigration & Refugee Law, Human Rights Law
Provisional Title of thesis: ‘Stateless and Marginalized: The Role of Intersectionality in the Denial of Legal and Human Rights to Rohingya Refugee Children in Bangladesh’