Grancia Mugalula, Uganda

LLM Commercial and Corporate Law 2008-2009

Coming from a background of little means, I have always aspired to be a part of the solution to alleviate poverty from Africa and the rest of the developing world. Therefore shortly after my bachelors degree in Law I decided to pursue an LLM in Commercial and Corporate law so as to get an in depth knowledge in matters such as trade, investment, finance, arbitration which are key in today’s global economy.

I chose Queen Mary because of its great reputation and quality. Not only does it have a five star rating but the LLM offers you a wide range of courses to choose from, the lecturers are very friendly and helpful and I strongly believe that with my acquired knowledge in international finance, foreign investment and emerging markets law I am better placed to be of great benefit to my community and will become the advocate that I desire to become.

Being granted a scholarship by the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS), having the rare chance to study at Queen Mary one of the leading universities and having the privilege to study in London - the centre of law and government - not only exposed me to valuable and practical insights in law but is also one of the greatest rewards for my motivation and persistence for success. The legal career has given me the unique opportunity to express my innate intelligence while benefiting and influencing human life at the same time.

I am forever grateful to the CCLS, all the friends I made while in London and above all God who made my stay at Queen Mary worthwhile in one way or another.

Living in London can be quite challenging, but if you face it all with an open mind I guarantee you a successful time - both as a student and career wise if you plan to stay on after school.

I have now returned home to practice law there but I will not forget that I might not be who I am today if it had not been for the foresight and generosity of people I had never seen. I will not forget that I hovered on the brink of destiny which like all things fortuitous and providential lay far beyond my power to determine. Long live Queen Mary University of London!