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Maya obtained a first-class degree in law and media from the university of Sussex. She was also awarded her university’s environmental law award for “exceptional academic performance” and completed a mini pupillage with environmental law chambers Francis Taylor Building.

Whilst studying, she gained experience writing articles for the Landmark Academy, where she’s published over 10 articles – 3 of which were selected and also published by the United Kingdom Environmental Law Association (aka UKELA).

Originally from Brazil and having lived in Peru for several years, she is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English. In her spare time, she likes listening to music, discovering new series and exploring London. She will always have a coffee mug around.