Barbara Bada BARRENA

I am Bárbara, a committed and versatile individual with a strong dedication to professional excellence and community service. As President of the ISDE Debate Club and Team Leader in Moot Court competitions, I have developed leadership and communication skills, achieving recognition as one of the top 30 Spanish-speaking debaters. Alongside my studies, I volunteer weekly, driven by a lifelong goal to make a meaningful impact. A passionate reader and lifelong learner, I am focused on building a distinguished law career to serve and contribute positively to the field.

• San Juan de Dios Parish (Nov. 2023 – Present, 1 year) Led educational support, teaching weekly classes to adolescents, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting personal growth.
• Bokatas Association (NGO) (Dec. 2021, 1 month) Volunteered by distributing food and offering warm companionship to homeless individuals, creating tangible expressions of solidarity and humanity.
• Food Bank of Madrid (Dec. 2018, 1 month) Actively contributed to fighting food insecurity by coordinating efficient resource distribution to underserved communities, ensuring impactful donations.
• REDMADRE Foundation (Sept. 2017 – Jun. 2018, 10 months) Collaborated with single mothers and young women, empowering them with valuable resources.

• Best Arbitral Award, MOOT Madrid 2023/24.
• Winner National Debating Tournament, Carlos III 2024.
• Top 30 Best Speakers in the world, LEDU 2024.
• CAE Proficiency (C2), April 2021.

• New York University (July 2024 – July 2024) Completed a mediation course focusing on international law and conflict resolution. The program, led by a renowned American mediator (Albert Rizzo), provided advanced strategies and real-world case studies for resolving disputes effectively.
• University College London (UCL) (July 2023 – Aug. 2023) Attended a course on International Commercial Litigation, covering private international law and foreign judgments. This experience provided valuable insights and enriched your expertise in contemporary commercial litigation (Murilo Lubambo).