Marina Baptista

Conducted interdisciplinary legal and empirical research on constitutional theory, environmental governance, and animal protection; produced a dissertation informing evidence-based policymaking and contributed to academic events and public engagement.

Led editorial direction and managed peer-review and publication schedules for an interdisciplinary open-access journal, providing developmental editing and coordinating an international editorial board.

Provided strategic research and briefings to the Executive Secretary’s Office and participated in COP26 delegation activities, producing high-level briefing materials and coordinating time-sensitive outputs.

Produced statistical reports and analytical briefs for the National Council of Justice, drafted judicial decisions, and supervised intern teams to streamline workflows and ensure timely delivery of court outputs.

Managed high caseload litigation across civil and administrative matters, conducted time-sensitive legal research, and represented clients at frequent court hearings.

Activities and societies: Member, Helsinki Animal Law Centre; academic event organisation, public engagement and outreach.

Doctoral research in law on constitutional theory, environmental governance, and animal protection; research completed and defense pending (expected 2025).

Master's degree in Environmental Policy and Law with a focus on environmental and climate change governance and a minor in natural resources governance; thesis on legal pathways for higher animal welfare in the post-Brexit UK.

Postgraduate diploma program in constitutional law focusing on advanced constitutional topics and legal reasoning.

Postgraduate diploma in public law and policy covering public law frameworks and policy analysis.

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) program providing foundational legal education and training for professional practice.