Sonia Xiao
Hong Kong
7
years of post-secondary education
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Laws (PCLL)
- Government-funded.
- Passed all subjects on the first attempt.
- Distinction in Professional Practice and Management.
Juris Doctor - Law
- A-range subjects: International commercial litigation (A+), Criminal procedure (A), The private law of cooperative institutions (A), Medical law and ethics (A), Family mediation (A), Criminal law I&II (A-), Equity and trusts I&II (A-), Commercial law (A-), Land law III (A-).
- GPA: 3.51
Master of Laws - Law
- Distinction in Legal Research and Writing Skills (the dissertation focuses on asymmetrical arbitration clauses) and Corporate Governance.
- High Merit in Corporate Crime, Fundamentals of International Commercial Arbitration, Law of Corporate Finance, International Commercial Contracts, Investment Treaty Law and Comparative and Transnational Law.
Double Bachelor's Degree - Law and Portuguese
- Obtained BNU 2018-2019 First-Level Scholarship, 2016-2017 First-Level Scholarship for Freshers.
- Awarded Hande Scholarship for Overseas Studies of RMB 120,000 in 2020.
- GPA: 92.47/100.00, top 5%
Languages
Mandarin
English
Portuguese
Cantonese
Advocacy Experience
- Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, 2018-10-01, 2019-04-30, Participated in the competitions in Hong Kong, Beijing, Vienna and Seoul. Conducted legal search on the jurisdiction of the tribunal and the validity of evidence. Participated in writing legal memorandums for both Claimant and Respondent. In the CIETAC Cup (Beijing), Vis pre-moot (Seoul) and Vis moot (Vienna), took part in the oral debates as both Claimant and Respondent. In the Vis moot east (Hong Kong), won the Honourable Mention For Best Memorandum on Behalf of Claimant. In the CIETAC Cup (Beijing), won the Third Prize in oral arguments.
- Portuguese Debate Competition for Higher Education Institutions in China and Asia, 2019-11-01, Attended the Tenth Portuguese Debate Competition for Higher Education Institutions in China and Asia, hosted by Macao Polytechnic Institute (IPM). Participated in all the debates from the preliminary to the final. Won the fourth place.
- Beijing Normal University Law School Debate Competition for Freshers, 2017-12-01, Served as coach of a team of 5 freshers. Assisted the team in achieving championship with victories in all rounds.
- Beijing Normal University Law School Debate Competition for Freshers, 2016-12-01, Served as an oralist of the team in all rounds. The team was awarded the championship by winning all the games it participated in. Personally awarded the title of Best Debater in 3 rounds.
Legal Qualification
- Called to the Hong Kong Bar
- Passed PRC Legal Professional Qualification Exam
Work Preference
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-Site
Skills
Problem resolution
Time management
Dependable and responsible
Flexible and adaptable
Attention to detail
Active listening
Verbal communication
Interests
Cinema
Hiking
Music
Travel
Timeline
The University of Hong Kong
Postgraduate Certificate from Laws (PCLL)
09.2024 - 06.2025Read More
The University of Hong Kong
Juris Doctor from Law
09.2022 - 06.2024Read More
London School of Economics And Political Science
Master of Laws from Law
09.2020 - 11.2021Read More
Beijing Normal University
Double Bachelor's Degree from Law and Portuguese
09.2016 - 06.2020Read More