Hello! I am Harry, a first-year student at the University of Leeds, UK. I am currently studying a joint-honours undergraduate degree in Law with Hispanic Law. For my first summer of research, I will be delving into a project titled 'Education for Sustainable Development: Scoping Animal Welfare Legislation and Policy across North Africa and the Gulf'. This project will aim to take a collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach as I research into complex problems that have both legal, ethical, and biological levels to it. I am looking forward to expanding my range of knowledge and my networking across studies.

Originally from Sussex, I moved to Leeds for university, though have family in Liverpool for a set of familiar faces nearby. In my spare time, I enjoy listening to music, having played piano for nearly ten years. I particularly enjoy any pop music and anything by ABBA. I have struggled to continue playing whilst being at university, so if anyone has any tips then please get in touch, even if it is just your comfort piece to play! I also enjoy going out with my friends, long hikes in the countryside, and doing my best attempt at cooking.

Academically, my love for law and politics began at A Level. My law teacher at sixth form was the key to purusing this as a career; I would not be here today if it weren't for the impact he had on my life. I have participated in subject activities, including the final of the senior mooting competition through my university's Law Society. Even though I didn't win, I enjoyed the chance to participate in competition against peers whilst being judged by solicitors at a law firm in London. I am hoping the coming years of university bring similar chances.

I am looking forward to seeing the opportunities and chances the Laidlaw Scholarship affords me. If anyone would like to stay in touch and discuss experiences of university, the Scholarship, or anything in between, feel free to email me at lnsz4031@leeds.ac.uk.