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Portrait of RAQUEL ANDERSON

Honor Society® member

RAQUEL ANDERSON

Court In Brazil

  • law
  • Class of 2009
  • WASILLA, Alaska

Member since March 2021

About

I was able to go to the University Center of Espirito Santo in Colatina City for five years and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in law. Then, I had the opportunity to start the specialization and Preparatory in the College of Law of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim-FDCI, in alliance with the State of Espirito Santo Judiciary Association. Also, practicing with judges as an intern performing activities as a Conciliator, Mediator, and volunteer. With the intent to pursue a career as a judge in Brazil.
So far, I have completed three years in legal practice in a lawyer's office in Brazil. Still, I had the opportunity to complete my specialization in Tax law and Tax Procedural Law at the Integrated Faculties of Vitoria in Brazil. However, all changed when I moved to the United States in 2018 under my marriage.
In the United States, in 01 year, I took my English classes and Citizenship in nine-star Employment and Services. Afterward, I went to my undergraduate studies at the University of Alaska, where I studied Writing and Reading, Writing and Reading Strategies, Courses Writing across context, as well as, writing an Accelerated Learning program. Likewise, I was accepted into the legal programs in the course Introduction to Law and Criminal Law.

Education

  • University Alaska of Anchorage UAA

    undergraduate studies

    2019 – 2020

  • Integrated Faculties of Vitoria

    law

    2016 – 2017

  • University Center of Espirito Santo

    law

    2005 – 2009

Honors and awards

  • scholarship

    Judge school in Brazil

Goals and interests

Career goal

Federal Jobs, courts and lawyers.

Graduate school interests

University Southern of California 2 years LLM.

Outside the classroom

Outdoor activities, reading books, workout and traveling.

Experience

  • Court In Brazil

    Jan 2011 – Jan 2014

Volunteering

  • Practicing with judges as an intern performing activities as a Conciliator, Mediator, and volunteer.

    2 Special Court Criminal Matters and The Treasury of Vila Velha -ES

    Jan 2011 – Jan 2015

Languages

  • Portuguese (Brasil) Advanced
  • English (US) Fluent
  • Spanish Beginner