From the classroom to the ice rink: my life as a law student and ice hockey referee

My name is Filip, and I am an LL.M. student in Public International Law at Leiden Law School. Originally from Slovakia, I have lived in the Netherlands for several years, completing my bachelor’s degree in Groningen before moving to Leiden. I have always been fascinated by diplomacy and international relations and coming from a small country in the heart of Europe, I feel a deep connection to the challenges smaller states face on the global stage. International law plays a crucial role in ensuring stability, and I am excited to be studying this field.
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