Geneva 2007 Scholar

Jennifer Yanni Presidential Scholar – LA 2006 B.A. Candidate, International Studies University of California - Irvine

Jennifer Yanni is a Regents Scholar and second-year student at the University of California - Irvine. Upon completion of her degree, she plans to attend law school and study international law with a focus on the role that intellectual property rights play in bridging the gap between developed and developing nations. She ultimately hopes to work for the United Nations or the U.S. State Department, either in the area of international governance or as a Middle East policy analyst.

“Although I didn’t know much about IPR, I was excited, nonetheless, because the conference seemed to coincide with my interest in international affairs and previous Model United Nations experience. While at the forum, I was fascinated by the speakers and students who attended. Not only was I one of the youngest students, but I was by far the least experienced with respect to IPR.

I was selected to represent my group on the panel and, though extremely nervous, was excited to take on the responsibility. Not only was I forced to be analytical in my thinking and my responses, but it taught me the validity of others’ arguments. It strengthened my interest in attending law school and showed me that I could combine my interests in law and international affairs. The research that I conducted for my final paper allowed me the opportunity to learn more about IPR, which has proven invaluable in my undergraduate research. Moreover, my time as a panelist strengthened my interest in public-speaking. Overall, the forum wet my appetite in the subject of IPR and opened my eyes to a new dimension of international affairs.”

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