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Andreas Leptos

Andreas Leptos

Saxophonist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    2L J.D. candidate (Columbia Law School) | LL.B. (UCL)

  • Education

    • The International School of Paphos

      2012 - 2020
      Cyprus High School Diploma, A-level and iGCSE Certificates 20/20,

      Activities and Societies: European Youth Parliament, Mediterranean Model United Nations, Music Performance (Saxophone, Choir), Participation in Pancyprian Award-Winning Theatre Competitions (Children of a Lesser God in 2018). Received A*s and As for my iGCSE's and A-levels High Achievement Award in iGCSE Music (Highest Grade of iGCSE Music in Cyprus)Zenon Trophy for Final Grades 2019-2020 (Valedictorian Title) Scholarship Awards for the Academic Years 2017-2019Gold Award for Academic Excellence (2019)Platinum Award for Academic Excellence (2018)

    • UCL

      2021 - 2025
      Bachelor of Laws - LLB

      Modules: Contract Law, Criminal Law, European Union Law, Public Law, Tort Law, Land Law, Law of Trusts, Jurisprudence.

    • Columbia Law School

      2021 - 2025
      Doctor of Law - JD

  • Experience

    • Paphos Philharmonic Band

      Apr 2011 - Sept 2021
      Saxophonist

      - Joined the Municipality Philharmonic Band (2011) as an Alto-Saxophone,- Promoted to the ‘Senior’ Municipality Band (2019),- Performed in the Opening Ceremonies of both the European Capital of Culture Paphos, Cyprus (2020) and Matera, Italy (2021).

    • European Youth Parliament (EYP)

      Aug 2017 - Aug 2019
      Debating

      - Selected to represent Cyprus in International Forums abroad (Basel IF 2018) in light of performance in Cyprus National Session 2017,- Appointed as Organiser (2018), accumulating fundraising (€10,000) and running administrative tasks for the Cyprus National Session 2018,- Progressed to ‘Chairperson’ role (2019), researching, planning, and delivering a week of workshops on “Discrimination of Ethnic Group Minorities’ Youth within the Workforce of European Member States”.

    • National Guard of Cyprus

      Jul 2020 - Sept 2021
      Infantry Soldier

    • UCL Law Society

      Oct 2021 - Nov 2021

      • Client Interviewing Competition Semi-Finalist (Client)

        Oct 2021 - Nov 2021

      • Debating Competition Quarter-finalist

        Oct 2021 - Oct 2021

    • Various Law Firms

      Oct 2021 - Nov 2022
      Open Day Participant

      Selected to attend the following Open Days, getting an insight to the firms' operations as well as market developments:- White & Case Open Day- Herbert Smith Freehills IRIS Open Day- Latham & Watkins Insight Evening- Dechert Insight Evening- Allen & Overy Insight Evening- Hogan Lovells Insight Evening- Eversheds Sutherland Insight Evening- Slaughter and May Panel Talk

    • A.Kakoyiannis & Associates LLC

      Jun 2022 - Jun 2022
      Legal Intern

      - Drafted emails and letters to clients,- Filed pleadings at the Court registry under the supervision of a lawyer,- Took notes for the supervising attorney in civil and criminal trials at the District Court of Paphos.

    • Columbia Law School

      Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

      - Engaged in direct communications with the Dean,- Liaised with respective stakeholders for the organization of an in-person, catered information event regarding Summer Programs offered at Columbia Law School in New York, - Acted as the first line of contract for any queries related to the Summer Programs. - Attended 3 weeks of non-credit instruction as part of the U.S. Business Law Academy,- Participated actively in 4 modules: Introduction to Negotiation, Introduction to U.S. Legal Institutions, Deals: Law and Economics of Transactions and U.S. Corporate Law in an International Perspective,- Taught by the previous dean of Columbia Law School, David M. Schizer.

      • Columbia Law School Summer Program Ambassador

        Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

      • Columbia Business Law Academy

        Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

    • Chrysses Demetriades & Co. LLC

      Aug 2022 - Aug 2022
      Corporate Law Intern

      - Researched national legislation to address international client inquiries on tax matters, - Assisted in the drafting of a due diligence report for a takeover and the Head of Term for a joint venture.

    • UCL Law Society

      Oct 2022 - Nov 2022
      Client Interviewing Competion - Quarter-finalist

    • Hogan Lovells

      Apr 2023 - Apr 2023
      Insight Scheme

    • White & Case LLP

      May 2023 - May 2023
      Real Estate & Debt Financing Intern

    • LEPTOS ESTATES

      Jun 2023 - Jul 2023
      Real Estate Law Intern

      - Assisted in client negotiations,- Drafted Contracts of Sale from Form Contracts,- Researched the National Guidelines to ensure Tax and Land Registry requirement compliance.

    • Sanctuary for Families

      Feb 2024 - May 2024
      Pro Bono

      Supporting survivors of gender-based violence, domestic violence and human trafficking in navigating the U-non-immigrant status process. Responsibilities include:- Drafting Substantial Harm affidavits integral to U-petition submissions;- Conducting client interviews to gather information necessary for the drafting of affidavits; - Providing guidance to clients regarding potential immigration outcomes, including the prospect of obtaining permanent US residency status in the future;- Ensuring cooperation with application deadlines mandated by law enforcement agencies. Show less

    • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

      May 2024 - now
      Summer Associate

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Westlaw UK Advanced Certification

      Thomson Reuters
      Aug 2022

    • Business and Human Rights Global Virtual Internship

      Clifford Chance
      Sept 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Sustainability Induction Course

      UCL
      Nov 2021

    • Grade 5 Music Theory

      ABRSM
      Jul 2015

    • Commercial Law Virtual Internship

      Linklaters
      Aug 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Grade 8 Alto Saxophone

      ABRSM
      Jul 2017

    • Energy & Infrastructure Projects Virtual Internship

      Ashurst
      Aug 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • LexisLibrary England and Wales Advanced Certification

      LexisNexis
      Aug 2022

    • Commercial Law Virtual Internship

      White & Case LLP
      Mar 2023

    • Grade 5 Acting Duologue Level 2 Award in Performance

      LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art)
      May 2016

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Andreas Leptos
      Zenon Trophy ISOP Jul 2020 Title awarded to graduate students that would have otherwise received a scholarship for the following academic year due to their academic achievements in their finals.
    • Awarded to Andreas Leptos
      High Achievement award for Cambridge IGCSE Music Cambridge Assessment International Education Jun 2019 Received award in light of scoring the highest grade for Cambridge IGCSE Music in Cyprus during the summer examinations of 2018.
    • Awarded to Andreas Leptos
      Scholarship Award ISOP Sep 2018 Scholarship Award for the Academic Year 2018-2019 as a result of my academic achievements in the summer 2018 examinations.
    • Awarded to Andreas Leptos
      Scholarship Award ISOP Sep 2017 Scholarship Award for the Academic Year 2017-2018 as a result of my academic achievements in the summer 2017 examinations.