Could you briefly introduce yourself and tell us what you are studying, at which university, and in which semester?
I studied law at Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main and am currently completing my legal clerkship at the Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main.
Why did you decide to study law?
The deciding factor for me was that a law degree still provides a very generalist education, allowing one to enter many different professional fields later on.
What would have been your second choice?
My alternative would have been a degree in economics or joining the police force.
How could working at our firm help you with your studies and professional development?
By getting to know the range of tasks that a lawyer has to cover. I believe there are responsibilities that one doesn't even have on their radar.
How do you see your professional future?
First, of course, I want to successfully complete my legal clerkship. After that, I could imagine completing a Master's degree abroad before starting my career. Currently, starting a career as an attorney is a likely path for me.
What advice would you give to other law students who are also considering working as a research assistant in a law firm?
Definitely go for it! You gain new insights and experiences that help you progress both professionally and personally.
Finally, tell me your favorite movie scene.
The final scene of Inception by Christopher Nolan:
The moment when Cobb (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) finally returns to his children and spins his totem—a small top—on the table. This totem serves as his anchor in reality: if it keeps spinning endlessly, he is in a dream; if it eventually falls over, he has arrived in reality.
The camera stays on the spinning top, which seems to wobble slightly, and then—an abrupt cut to black. An open ending that leaves the audience in suspense and continues to spark heated discussions to this day: Is Cobb really in reality or still in a dream world?
I love this scene because it brilliantly summarizes the central theme of the film—the boundary between dream and reality. It challenges the viewer to think about what reality actually means.
