Alexander B.

Education

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  University of Leeds

  2015 - 2018

  Criminology and Criminal Justice Law 2:1

  Activities and Societies: Member of CrimSoc and a Peer Mentor in my final year of University. I attended many guest lectures and events that the School of Law hosted at the University of Leeds. Outside of academics I was part of the Badminton and Athletics society, as well as an active member of the film society during my three years of study. Studying Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Leeds has given me a true insight into the theoretical and practical knowledge that underline crime, offending and the law. Being part of the renowned School of Law, my study centred on aspects of Criminology and Law, as well as Sociology, Psychology and Philosophy.While my earlier years of study focused on developing a sound bedrock of theoretical understanding for crime, my focused shifted to Organised and Financial Crime… Show more Studying Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Leeds has given me a true insight into the theoretical and practical knowledge that underline crime, offending and the law. Being part of the renowned School of Law, my study centred on aspects of Criminology and Law, as well as Sociology, Psychology and Philosophy.While my earlier years of study focused on developing a sound bedrock of theoretical understanding for crime, my focused shifted to Organised and Financial Crime by the end of my study. Courses on International Law and Transnational Crime helped me to understand the global and borderless issue that is Transnational Organised Crime and fostered a passion to pursue this field into my career.Ultimately this led me to research the possible implications of Brexit on Transnational Organised Crime within the UK for my dissertation. Specifically a critical assessment of the removal of the European Arrest Warrant on Transnational Organised Crime in a post Brexit UK. Show less