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
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University Alaska of Anchorage UAA
undergraduate studies
2019 – 2020
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Integrated Faculties of Vitoria
law
2016 – 2017
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University Center of Espirito Santo
law
2005 – 2009
Honors and awards
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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
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Court In Brazil
Jan 2011 – Jan 2014
Volunteering
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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
