Cristina De Souza
About Cristina De Souza
Cristina De Souza is an Assistant Editor at Thomson Reuters' Practical Law, where she has worked since 2021. She holds an LLM in Legal Practice and has a strong academic background, including a First Class Honours in Law from City, University of London.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Cristina De Souza currently serves as an Assistant Editor at Thomson Reuters, specifically within the Practical Law division. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development and maintenance of legal resources that assist practitioners in their work. Her role involves editing and updating legal content to ensure accuracy and relevance in a rapidly changing legal landscape.
Education and Expertise
Cristina De Souza has a strong academic foundation in law. She earned her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with First Class Honours from City, University of London, completing her studies from 2017 to 2020. Following this, she pursued a Master of Laws (LLM) in Legal Practice at the same institution, achieving a Distinction. Additionally, she participated in a Summer School program focused on European Business Law at The Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg in 2020.
Professional Experience
Cristina has accumulated diverse legal experience through various internships and programs. She participated in the Linklaters Insight Week in 2018 and completed a Virtual Vacation Scheme with Legal Cheek in 2020. In 2018, she also engaged in the CMS First Steps program. Furthermore, she worked with The Sutton Trust on the Pathways to Law Programme from 2015 to 2017 and gained commercial law experience through an internship with Bright Network in 2020.
Tutoring and Mentorship
Cristina De Souza served as a Widening Participation Tutor at City, University of London from 2018 to 2020. In this role, she supported students from diverse backgrounds, helping them navigate their educational paths in law. Her involvement in tutoring reflects her commitment to education and mentorship within the legal field.
Career Development Goals
Cristina is actively pursuing opportunities to advance her legal career. She is focused on securing vacation schemes, training contracts, and paralegal roles. Her proactive approach to career development demonstrates her dedication to gaining further experience and expertise in the legal profession.