Adrià Lara i Aguilera
Molins de Rei,Spain
Summary
Highly motivated graduate in Law and Political Science with strong academic training in European and International affairs. Experienced in EU Public Policy, Legal Assistance, and Political Analysis, with hands-on experience in Brussels and international environments. Excellent analytical skills, multilingual proficiency, and a strong commitment to European integration and public service. Particularly interested in Public Governance, Intelligence, Security, Counter-Terrorism, and International Politics.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
EU Policy Adviser (Intern)
Delegation of the Catalan Government to the EU
Brussels, Belgium
2025.05 - 2025.07
• Conducted policy analysis and lobbying activities on EU-level issues including security, transport, and sustainable tourism.
• Drafted analytical reports and briefing notes for Catalan representatives.
• Provided technical assistance to Catalan members of the Committee of the Regions and supported institutional coordination.
Policy Adviser (Intern)
LID&POL Solutions
Barcelona, Spain
2025.02 - 2025.05
• Internship at a Political Consultancy firm focused on Public Policy analysis.
• Carried out a comparative study on housing policies across different European regions, contributing to evidence-based policy recommendations.
Legal Assistant and Policy Adviser (Intern)
IRB Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
2025.01 - 2025.04
• Internship in legal services of the Barcelona Biological Research Institute.
• Assisted with public procurement procedures and administrative law tasks.
• Acted as liaison with public authorities and administrative bodies.
Teacher (private and volunteer)
CSDS NGO, Plan My Gap Year NGO, Online Platforms
Hanoi, New Delhi, Online, Vietnam
2019.09 - 2024.12
• Taught English, French, Mathematics, and Social Sciences to diverse student groups.
• Designed educational materials adapted to multicultural and low-resource environments such as the High College of Technology of Hanoi and in slums schools of New Delhi.
• Developed strong communication, adaptability, and intercultural skills.
Legal Assistant
Peña y Nofuentes Abogados
Barcelona, Spain
2022.06 - 2022.09
• Assisted lawyers with legal drafting and case preparation.
• Managed communications between the law firm and judicial and administrative authorities.
Education
MASTER of International Politics - Political Sciences
KU Leuven
Leuven, Belgium 09/2025 - 06/2026
BACHELOR'S DEGREE in Political Sciences - Political Sciences
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Barcelona, Spain 09/2021 - 06/2025
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME Sciences Politiques - Political Sciences
Université de Montréal
Montréal, Canada 08/2022 - 12 2022
BACHELOR'S DEGREE in Law - Law
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Barcelona, Spain 09/2019 - 06/2023
Baccalaureate in Social Science - Social Sciences
Institut Lluís de Requesens
Molins de Rei, Spain 09/2017 - 06/2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Leadership skills
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Responsibility
- Cross-Cultural Communication
Certification
- IELTS Academic Certificate (C1), Barcelona (2024)
- TCF French Certificate (C1), Barcelona (2024)
- Catalan Language Certificate (C2), Barcelona (2021)
- Course: The United Nations Today, Barcelona (2019)
LANGUAGES
Catalan
Native
Spanish
Native
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Advanced (C1)
PROJECTS
- Founder and President of Club Agora Espagne: First Club of French-speaking students in Spain. Represents the University Agency of Francophonie and collaborates with more than 200 other student clubs around the world.
- Participant in the World Congresses of Francophonie: Québec City (2023) and Toulouse (2024).
- Participant in Francophonie Meetings of Western Europe: Brussels 2023 and 2024.
- Moderator and participant in United Nations Simulations: Sciences Po París (Menton) 2022 and 2023.
PUBLICATIONS
- Final Degree Project: The Adaptation of National Security Policies in the United States and France in Response to International Terrorism (June 2025)
- The Campaign of Sentimentalisms: What Prevails? Article published in the digital newspaper: L’Universitari (May 2024)
- Final Degree Project: State Secret or Access to Public Information? What Prevails? E-Repository UPF (June 2023) http://hdl.handle.net/10230/56328
MEMBERSHIPS and VOLUNTEERING
- Member (Founder and President) of Club Agora Espagne.
- Member of Fòrum Demòcrata: Think Tank on Catalan politics.
- English teacher in New Delhi (India, 2023)
- English teacher in Hanoi (Vietnam, 2024).
INTERESTS
- Higher Music Studies (Conservatorium): Specialization in Spanish Guitar
Timeline
EU Policy Adviser (Intern)
Delegation of the Catalan Government to the EU
2025.05 - 2025.07
Policy Adviser (Intern)
LID&POL Solutions
2025.02 - 2025.05
Legal Assistant and Policy Adviser (Intern)
IRB Barcelona
2025.01 - 2025.04
Legal Assistant
Peña y Nofuentes Abogados
2022.06 - 2022.09
Teacher (private and volunteer)
CSDS NGO, Plan My Gap Year NGO, Online Platforms
2019.09 - 2024.12
MASTER of International Politics - Political Sciences
KU Leuven
09/2025 - 06/2026
BACHELOR'S DEGREE in Political Sciences - Political Sciences
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
09/2021 - 06/2025
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME Sciences Politiques - Political Sciences
Université de Montréal
08/2022 - 12 2022
BACHELOR'S DEGREE in Law - Law
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
09/2019 - 06/2023
Baccalaureate in Social Science - Social Sciences
Institut Lluís de Requesens
09/2017 - 06/2019