Helene Paterson

Current Employer/Organisation Name

Euralia

What have you been doing since leaving Exeter, and what are you doing now?

– Master in European Law
– Internship in Euralia
– Full time working within Euralia as a European Public Affairs Consultant 

Why did you choose this career? And what do you enjoy most about your work?

For the diversity of clients that I work for, helping them forging their European legislative stratégies. I help them analyse the future legislation that will be passing through the European Parliament and how they could affect. I also help them comply with the legislation or engage with stakeholders to put forward amendments. 

Please tell us if you were a member of any societies, groups or sports clubs?

• Business and Finance Society
• Touch Rugby Society
• BodySoc (Vice President)

What did you enjoy most about your programme and what was the biggest highlight?

The proximity you can have with the lecturers and the small classroom seminars.
Biggest highlight: The Exeter Community Law Clinic as a 3rd year module.

What did you enjoy most about studying here?

The campus, the people and the course !

Why did you choose to study at Exeter?

For the English Law with French Law programme 

What skills and experiences have been most useful for your career?

– the researching capabilities
– legal drafting
– understanding the legal texts
– advocacy skills from the Community Law Clinic 

What advice would you give to a current student who wishes to pursue your career?

Summer internships 

What are your plans for the future?

Possibly to go sit the exams to be in the European Commission