Yvonne Tew

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
HLS Class: LL.M. class of 2008

Prior Education: B.A. 2007, University of Cambridge

Prior Experience: Summer internships at the London offices of Linklaters, Slaughter and May, and Shearman & Sterling; mini-pupilages at Fountain Court Chambers, Brick Court Chambers, and Queen Elizabeth Building (all in London); summer intern at the Attorney-General's Chambers of Malaysia (Putrajaya, Malaysia).

Career goals: Academia; human rights; law reform

My time at Harvard Law School has been a fantastic experience. My classes have been intellectually stimulating: the famed Socratic method (when done well) is a thrilling experience and the seminars have been a great chance to debate with similarly passionate people about topics that one is genuinely interested in. The sheer breadth of classes and seminars at Harvard Law School is unparalleled: tax, gender equality, law through film - all are taught by experts in their field catering to a wide array of interests and perspectives. Finally, the social experience here has been equally amazing: from the ice skating rink set up on campus during the winter to the almost daily social events, you will never have a dull moment, whether inside or outside the classroom.

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