Sylvie Torfs
Chaumont-Gistoux
Summary
I am a Belgian law student with Flemish parents, living in Wallonia and studying in Leuven with a passion for languages and cultures.
Enthusiastic and eager to learn, I believe the best growth comes from practical experience and real-world exposure in a legal setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Intern
Van Olmen & Wynant
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Employment law
- Wrote articles to inform on new legislation and its implications.
- Provided a first pass advice on specific cases, by collecting and structuring all relevant legislation, doctrine and jurisprudence to build a convincing case.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines.
Student Worker
VZW Roeland
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Junior staff member at an English summer camp.
- Assisted the French speaking students when needed for translations to English.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
Volunteer
Levensloop
04.2016 - 04.2016
- Volunteering work at a fundraising event against cancer.
- Used communication skills to convey information to others.
Education
Master of Law -
KU Leuven, Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
Leuven, Belgium07-2026
Bachelor of Law -
UC Louvain, Campus Saint-Louis, Bruxelles
Brussels, Belgium01-2024
Language Course Completion -
Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci
Rome, Italy08-2021
Language Course Completion -
Deutschkolleg Stuttgart Im Ökumenischen Studentenz
Stuttgart, Germany05-2021
High School Diploma -
Preparation “Jury Central”
Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium01-2020
Latin And Greek
Schola Nova
Incourt, Belgium01-2019
Latin
Paridaens Instituut
Leuven, Belgium01-2017
Skills
- Research
- Problem-solving
- Quick learner
- Public speaking
- Multitasking and organization
Accomplishments
I was selected as a delegate to the Model United Nations, where I represented the Republic of Mali at UNESCO during its annual session in London, February 2024.
Languages
Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Elementary (A2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Summer Intern
Van Olmen & Wynant
08.2024 - 08.2024
Student Worker
VZW Roeland
08.2019 - 08.2019
Volunteer
Levensloop
04.2016 - 04.2016
Master of Law -
KU Leuven, Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
Bachelor of Law -
UC Louvain, Campus Saint-Louis, Bruxelles
Language Course Completion -
Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci
Language Course Completion -
Deutschkolleg Stuttgart Im Ökumenischen Studentenz
High School Diploma -
Preparation “Jury Central”
Latin And Greek
Schola Nova
Latin
Paridaens Instituut
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