Sanja Panjkovic, Serbia

MSc Law and Finance 2009-10

“After completing my LLB and LLM studies in the field of International Commercial Law at the Faculty of Law University of Belgrade, I started my professional career in the leading law firm in Serbia, Karanovic-Nikolic, which is mostly engaged in the provision of legal services to the overseas clients. By working in practice, I realized that in order to provide clients with the best and most efficient assistance, I needed not only to understand regulatory framework, but also to be aware of economic goals to be achieved and economic justification of certain business actions. That is the main reason why applied for MSc Law and Finance course at Queen Mary, University of London.

The MSc Law and Finance programme offers a unique opportunity to study both law and economic modules with the purpose of enabling students to both fully understand economy and finance but also its legislative framework. Lecturers encourage critical thinking and there is strong emphasis on both quantitative and qualitative research methodology, as well as an opportunity to study cases from both developed and developing countries.

I am truly convinced that the MSc Law and Finance course at Queen Mary was the best choice for me. I find it a highly structured program, as it provides the right balance between theory and practice but also it includes both the knowledge necessary for individuals working in emerging economies and covers the latest developments in the law sector of finance, banking and financial institutes.

However, studying at Queen Mary gave me something more than just academic knowledge. Due to its vibrant and cosmopolitan atmosphere at the university I have made friendships, that I am sure will last long after I finish this programme. I have no doubt that pursuing the MSc Law and Finance course at Queen Mary would be the most significant landmark both for my future career in Serbia and also my life.”