joão rodrigues

I am a law student at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul working toward an LL.B with a focus on tax and intellectual property law. I combine rigorous academic study with hands-on legal practice and research.

I conducted comparative research on the reach of U.S. collection-assistance clauses in tax treaties, published as material for the 10th International Conference on Taxpayer Rights hosted by Harvard Federal Tax Clinic and Harvard Law School, and I have a forthcoming article for CAED-JUS on globalization of intellectual property law.

My practical experience includes an internship at the Tribunal de Justiça do Rio Grande do Sul, where I drafted legal documents, sat through court hearings, and prepared Records of Proceedings; I have also contributed as a volunteer research assistant on Harvard Law School projects and participated in national moot court competitions, writing memorials and serving in team coordination roles.

I bring strong legal research, drafting, and academic publication experience, advanced English proficiency (C1), and demonstrated leadership in organizing study groups and events; I am eager to apply these skills in entry-level legal roles that offer mentorship and opportunities for impact in tax and IP law.