Sarah Rollet

Can you introduce yourself in a few lines?

My name is Sarah Rollet. I grew up between Provence and the island of La Réunion, and I studied Languages and Law from 2017 to 2022.

Can you tell us about your journey to obtaining your degree at ISIT?

I left La Réunion after graduating from high school and moved to Paris to start the Languages and Law program. I followed the dual curriculum at the Jean Monnet Faculty in Sceaux for most of my studies, combining French and English. I specialized in public international law in my first year of master’s studies, also at the Jean Monnet Faculty. I then completed my studies with an M2 in International Administration at Panthéon-Sorbonne University.

I undertook my end-of-studies internship at the European Commission (Bluebook program) from April to July 2022.

What qualities do you think are essential for joining the Languages and Law program?

In my opinion, the first essential quality is excellent organizational skills. The combined workload of university and ISIT requires the ability to juggle different slots, assignments, homework, and classes.

In the same vein, a second quality would be strong autonomy, which is necessary to avoid being overwhelmed by a busy schedule with changing priorities.

Finally, a dose of perseverance is necessary. The schedules can be difficult at times, and five years of study may seem a long time, but in reality those years go by very quickly!

Is there a specific project or achievement that stands out for you during your studies?

During COVID, we had to set up an “internship program” as part of the ISIT Legal clinic to allow students to complete their mandatory end-of-year internship. Many students (especially those in their first to third years) had difficulty finding placements.

During the summer, while we were doing our own internships, another fourth-year student and I planned legal translation and writing activities for the students, with the support of the lecturers.

It was a challenging summer, but very rewarding!

What are your prospects for the future?

I have been working for almost two years in Luxembourg at the European Commission as a Legal Officer. My short- and medium-term prospects would be to take the competitive examinations to become a permanent European civil servant.

And why not a new experience abroad!

Do you have any advice for future students regarding their academic and professional careers?

Hang in there! I know that this course is very demanding, but I can assure you that it’s worth it!

In particular, projects carried out within the ISIT Legal clinic and the compulsory internships can seem like an additional burden when you are already busy with your obligations at university and at ISIT. However, they really make a difference on your résumé once you graduate. Not only do you acquire real skills by working with professionals, but you can also demonstrate that you have proven experiences that will make it easier to obtain internships and jobs later on.