Unlike most of the previous scholars, my first Bachelor¡¦s degree was earned in English Literature rather than Law. However being in a prestigious law school like CUPL, I never consider myself a stranger to legal studies. I have benefited greatly from exclusive curricula like Anglo-American Legal System and Advanced Legal Drafting. In the summer 2007, I earned both a scholarship and an opportunity from the David and Jayne Paterson Educational Trust to study common law in Oxford for one month. There I was fascinated by the magic of two vastly different legal systems clashing and reconciling with each other. During my visit to Museum of Oxford, I was deeply impressed with one 18th century anecdote, in which a man named his handmade jam Oxbridge to imply first class quality, only to receive lawsuit from both universities. Early as 18th century, English citizens bore with them certain patent consciousness that even now still lacking for some of the Chinese manufacturers. I have witnessed numerous time-honoured brands suffering from trademark squatting, where lawsuits are habitually filed against the original Chinese manufacturers for trademark infringement.

Law has been growing on me ever since, and a social awareness followed. I became aware of the fact that while my interests can inspire me to write novels on social evils to call upon public attention, I can always take one step forward and reach my hand to people in need and help them in a much more practical way, for which I would very much love to.

It is the Trust that realises my very metamorphosis. Right now I am one day away from a brand new Michaelmas Term, full of new challenges as well as chances of self-advancement. For the past few days I have been continually amazed by the magnificent library collections, the stellar lecture lists and the sophisticated teaching methods. I owe a heartfelt gratitude to the David and Jayne Paterson Educational Trust, which held another golden door of opportunities open for me and numerous committed legal minds. I share our passionate commitment to Chinese legal development and will spare no effort to leave a long-lasting and positive impression in my future endeavours.