Declan Peters

Background

About Declan Peters

University of Oxford graduate (First-Class, top 13% ranking, college FHS prize) exploring opportunities across the legal sector (particular interests in IP/copyright/music law). Currently studying for SQE2 at BPP Law School on an A&O training contract (following a Distinction in the PGDL conversion course, and a top quintile-ranked completion of SQE1). • LAW - Future trainee lawyer at A&O Shearman - previously Allen & Overy (Magic Circle law firm)- Vacation schemes at Allen & Overy and Hogan Lovells- Brand ambassador/Open Day at Bird & Bird- Virtual internship certifications from Slaughter and May and Linklaters- Commercial awareness podcast co-founder and host- Professional, award-winning journalist reporting on legal and financial news, plus occasional opinion pieces on social mobility views across over 100 articles)- see 'publications' section below- Pro bono interviewer (North Kensington Law Centre - Housing Project). • ACADEMIC - Currently studying SQE at BPP- Completed PGDL (law conversion course) at BPP with an overall Distinction (and individual distinctions across all 8 modules)- Graduated from the University of Oxford with a First-Class degree (ranked in top 13% of cohort, scored 1st out of 90 students on two papers, and awarded college FHS prize)- 6 A**s and 3 A*s at GCSE + 3 A*s at A Level (highest achieving student across secondary and sixth form, both of which were non-selective state schools). • MUSIC - Numerous internships across the music industry (publishing, supervision, rights, management, production, etc)- Active composer for adverts and short film projects- Active producer working primarily within the UK rap industry. • VOLUNTEERING - President of Oxford State School Society (The 93% Club)- Numerous access initiatives for social mobility- Volunteer at food banks and homeless charities.