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AllAboutLaw’s Watson Glaser and assessment preparation hub https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/thelawyerfiles
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Emerging international lawyer and LSE LLM Candidate Jess Akuffo shares her inspiring journey through global legal education and public international law — a story defined by academic excellence, curiosity, and purpose. A must-listen episode of The Lawyer Files. 🎙️
In this episode, I sit down with Jess Akuffo, a Legal Intern at Ofcom and Public International Law LLM candidate at the London School of Economics, who has built an impressive academic and professional foundation spanning King’s College London, Monash University, and LSE. From achieving a First Class Honours in her LLB to researching international investment law and African development, Jess’s journey shows how global perspective, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for justice can drive meaningful impact.
Her story highlights the intersection between international law, business, and policy, and the importance of exploring how law contributes to sustainable development and fair global governance.
We talk about
✅ How studying across the UK and Australia shaped her global outlook on law
✅ The inspiration behind her LLM dissertation on investment law and host state development
✅ Lessons from her internship at Ofcom supporting consumer and competition law regulation
✅ How her long-term work with Ohene cocoa deepened her interest in African development
✅ The role of mentorship, resilience, and curiosity in building an international legal career
Whether you’re passionate about international law, development, or pursuing postgraduate study, Jess’s story is filled with insight, motivation, and global perspective.
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Guest Information
Jess Akuffo — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessakuffo
Contact / Enquiries
IG: @1Denice.x
Email: contact@thelawyerfiles.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denice-o
