About Me
Name
Paula P. Plaza
Prior Education
McGill University (BA, 2010); University of the Philippines Diliman (JD, 2015).
Before Ann Arbor
I lived in Manila in the Philippines and Montreal, Canada.
Before My LLM Year
I was a senior associate in the litigation and dispute resolution department of the largest law firm in the Philippines.
What Sets Me Apart
I love early mornings. I’m usually up by 5 a.m.
My Time at Michigan Law
My Favorite Class
International Litigation with Professor Mathias Reimann, LLM ‘83.
The Best Things About Michigan Law
The kind, happy, helpful, and genuine students, staff, and professors.
The Best Thing About Ann Arbor
Everything! I love it here.
Why I Chose Michigan Law
For the collegiality and intellectual rigor.
Biggest Hesitation About the LLM Year
Returning to school after 4 years of practicing law.
The Most Difficult Thing About the LLM Year
Balancing studying with making the most of all the extracurricular activities and fun school events.
LLM Extracurricular Activities
Michigan Journal of International Law
Fun Stuff
When I’m Not Studying
I am out exploring Michigan. During my LLM year, I went ice skating, dog sledding, snowshoeing, biking, hiking, and camping.
My Favorite Way to De-stress
Going outdoors
Favorite Book
1984 by George Orwell
Favorite Movie
The Pursuit of Happyness
Favorite Beverage
Sparkling water
Favorite Food From Home
Adobo, rice, and lumpia
Favorite Food in the United States
HopCat French fries and Ben & Jerry’s New York Super Fudge Chunk ice cream.
Favorite Item at the Law School’s Kirkland & Ellis Cafe
Latte with less milk (almost like a cortado).