Julia Sokolska

Experience

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  Young Europe Association

  Feb 2021 - now

  Founder, President & CEO of the Department of the Rule of Law

  I organised and hosted 17 virtual lectures with speakers including former Prime Minister of Hungary, Gordon Bajnai, Professor at Yale University, Craig Wright and Polish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Radoslaw Sikorski. I organised two editions of a three days long virtual conference “YEALAN - Let’s Act Now” for participants from 12 countries under the Honorary Patronage of the European Parliament.

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  Poznan Model United Nations

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

  Under-Secretary-General for External Affairs

  I raised funds, established and negotiated terms of cooperation with sponsors of the 6th edition of a conference for 200 participants.

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  Student Council of High School No.2 in Poznan

  Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

  President & Honorary Member

  I organised 3 large events (Prom Ball, Integration Ball, Teachers’ Nobel Prize Award Ceremony) and 8 themed days for over 500 students. I initiated and coordinated the HELPDESK programme (study support for students).

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  PwC

  Sept 2023 - Sept 2023

  Legal Intern in M&A department

  I underwent training in stages of a transaction and due diligence conducted by M&A partners, anonymised a merger contract, translated and proofread documents (e.g., letters of intent and lawsuits).

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  The Cambridge Union

  Oct 2023 - now

  I welcomed guests and handed microphones to speakers at events with Vuk Jeremic and Oleksandra Matviichuk. I gave a speech in favour of the motion “This House Believes that Oppenheimer did Nothing Wrong” during an emergency debate and against the motion “This House Believes The British Arms Industry Should Be Taken to the Hague” during a main debate. I attended 36 office hours, cooperated with the President, Speakers, Debate and Equality Officers and 23 members of the Sub-Committee. I sent emails and made phone calls to potential high profile guests including George W. Bush, Roberta Metsola, Norman Davies, Jens Stoltenberg and Malala Yousafzai

  • Events Management Officer

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Member of Speakers Sub-Committee

    Oct 2023 - Dec 2023
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  Queens'​ College, Cambridge

  Nov 2023 - now

  Head organiser of Queens' May Ball, one of the College's largest events for 2,000 people. I organised First Year Dinner for 110 students in January 2024 and I am in charge of organising Queens' Freshers' Week 2024 for approximately 190 incoming first year students.

  • President of the 2025 Queens' May Ball Committee

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Freshers Representative at Queens' JCR

    Nov 2023 - now
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  Cambridge University International Model United Nations 2024

  Nov 2023 - now

  Secretary-General

  Head organiser of the 27th edition of a three days long conference for 500 university students scheduled to take place on 15-17 November 2024. I supervise a team of 25 and I am in charge of the departments of Applications & Allocations and Communications.

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  Cambridge University Law Society

  Feb 2024 - now

  Member of Cambridge University Law Society's main committee. I helped manage event with the Attorney-General for England and Wales, the Rt Hon Victoria Prentis KC.

  • Speakers Secretary

    May 2024 - now

  • Freshers Representative

    Feb 2024 - May 2024