About Me

Name

Mayara Soares

Prior Education

Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (bacharela em direito, 2018)

Before My LLM Year

I was a full associate in the litigation and arbitration department at a top-tier law firm in São Paulo, Brazil.

What Sets Me Apart

I am extremely loyal and honest with people that are part of my life.

Biggest Hesitation About the LLM Year

Being a student again and in a different country.

My Time at Michigan Law

Why I Chose Michigan Law

Michigan was my first and only choice! My husband enrolled in the University’s Ross School of Business to pursue his MBA, and I decided to apply for the LLM program in the second year of his program.

My Favorite Class

Research and Analysis in American Law with Professor Ted Becker.

The Best Thing About Michigan Law

The people you meet and the professors. 

The Best Thing About Ann Arbor

I love everything in Ann Arbor. It is a great city to live in.

What Surprised Me Most About Michigan Law

The cordiality of the professors and the rigor of the classes.

Fun Stuff

When I’m Not Studying

I spend time with my husband Felipe and my dog Tucker.

My Favorite Way to De-stress

Listening to music, going out for a walk, and drinking good wine.

Favorite Book

Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life…And Maybe the World by William McRaven

Favorite Movie

The Holiday

Favorite TV Shows

The Good Wife and Grey’s Anatomy

Favorite Band

The Killers

Favorite Beverage

Sparkling water

Favorite Food from Home

Rice with beans, beef, and French fries!

Favorite Food in the United States

Chicken alfredo from Olive Garden and hamburger from Shake Shack.

Favorite item at the Law School’s Kirkland & Ellis Café

Michelangelo’s Mozzarella