Mengying Yu MILE 15

Mengying Yu participated in an exchange programme between the University of Wuhan in China and the University of Perpignan in France. After completing a bachelor of law and a bachelor of French literature, she continued her studies at the University of Aix-Marseilles and Nice Sophia Antipolis University to complete a master’s degree on law and finance for development. During the five years of legal study in China and France, Mengying obtained legal knowledge of French and Chinese law with a specialisation in development and international law. Her internship in Zhong Lun Law Firm of Beijing gave her a first impression of working as a professional international trade lawyer. Subsequently, Mengying worked in a French–Chinese law firm, where she gained experience in international real estate investment and international arbitration. In the MILE programme, Mengying YU hopes to deepen her legal knowledge and acquire practical skills that are indispensable for an international trade lawyer. She plans to start her legal career in China as a trade lawyer after finishing the MILE programme. Mengying speaks Mandarin and is fluent in English and French.