Lea Meinecke
Brussels,Belgium
Summary
Current master's student in international law in Brussels, with experience in research, advocacy, and publishing in human rights and international criminal law. Previous practical exposure to the Council of Europe and the International Criminal Court. Extensive volunteer experience in human rights and international justice.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Mentor
Scholarship for Ghazza
01.2024 - Current
Supporting two students in Gaza with applications for universities, scholarships and visas.
Human Rights Working Group Member
European Student Think Tank
09.2023 - 08.2025
Published, organised talks and discussed with fellow working group members on current human rights issues.
Research Assistant
University of Glasgow
09.2022 - 09.2024
Conducted legal research in international law and contributed to publications.
German Teacher for Refugees
Herwi
01.2016 - 09.2023
Offered language courses and support in the asylum process to refugees in Germany.
Intern
Council of Europe
01.2023 - 01.2023
Collaborated with Human Rights experts and representatives of the Council and Member States to design courses on systemic issues in Human Rights protection.
Human Rights Moot Court
University of Glasgow
London, Strasbourg
01.2022 - 01.2023
Argued human rights case in front of the UK Supreme Court and the ECtHR.
Education
LLM - International Law
University of Glasgow, IBEI Barcelona, ULB Bruxelles
09/2023 -
LLM - International Law
University of Glasgow, IBEI Barcelona, ULB Bruxelles
09/2023 -
LLM - Human Rights and International Criminal Law
University of Cambridge
10/2024 - 07/2025
Abitur (Secondary Education Certificate) -
Albertus-Magnus-Gymnasium
Germany 08/2011 - 07/2019
Skills
Legal research
Drafting publications and briefings
Organising events and conferences
Familiarity with the Rome Statute
Institutional Experience ECtHR and ICC
Work Experience in human rights
Volunteering in human rights and justice
Microsoft Office and Computer Skills
Languages
German
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Mentor
Scholarship for Ghazza
01.2024 - Current
Human Rights Working Group Member
European Student Think Tank
09.2023 - 08.2025
Intern
Council of Europe
01.2023 - 01.2023
Research Assistant
University of Glasgow
09.2022 - 09.2024
Human Rights Moot Court
University of Glasgow
01.2022 - 01.2023
German Teacher for Refugees
Herwi
01.2016 - 09.2023
LLM - International Law
University of Glasgow, IBEI Barcelona, ULB Bruxelles
09/2023 -
LLM - International Law
University of Glasgow, IBEI Barcelona, ULB Bruxelles
09/2023 -
LLM - Human Rights and International Criminal Law
University of Cambridge
10/2024 - 07/2025
Abitur (Secondary Education Certificate) -
Albertus-Magnus-Gymnasium
08/2011 - 07/2019