Law
LL.B. Candidate · University of Bologna

MartinaCaradonna

International Law & European Union Law

Fifth-year law student with a strong international dimension — Erasmus+ in Lisbon, internships at international law firms, and a passion for fundamental rights, consumer protection and digital regulation.

Erasmus+ · Lisbon
International Law Firm Internship
Legal Aid Clinic · Bologna
GPA 28.5 / 30
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Who I Am

Analytical rigour,
European vocation.

I am Martina Caradonna, a final-year law student (LL.B. five-year programme) at the University of Bologna. My academic path has a strong international dimension: I completed a semester abroad through Erasmus+ and have interned in European and international legal settings.

I am particularly interested in EU law, the protection of fundamental rights and digital regulation. My thesis focuses on private international law — specifically, jurisdictional rules applied to cross-border digital platforms.

28.5
GPA / 30
3
Internships
2
Publications
1
Erasmus+
Specialisations

Areas of Practice Interest

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EU Law
Internal Market · Competition · Fundamental Rights
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International Law
Private Int'l Law · Arbitration · Treaty Law
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Digital Law
GDPR · AI Act · Online Platforms
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Civil Law
Consumer Protection · Contracts · Liability
Academic Background

Education

2020 – 2025 (expected)
LL.B. (Five-Year Programme)
Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna
GPA: 28.5 / 30
  • Specialisation: International & EU Law
  • Thesis: Jurisdiction & digital platforms in Private Int'l Law
  • Legal Aid Clinical Programme participant
  • Member of EU Law Research Group
Semester 2023
Erasmus+ Exchange
Universidade de Lisboa – Faculty of Law, Portugal
Study Mobility
  • European Contract Law
  • International Human Rights Protection
  • Comparative legal research experience
  • Legal Portuguese language study
Diploma 2020
Classical High School Diploma
Liceo Ginnasio "G. Carducci", Bologna
Grade: 100 / 100
  • Student Representative – 3 years
  • National Philosophy Olympiad – finalist
  • Latin & Ancient Greek
Professional Practice

Internships &
Experience

Hands-on legal training at international law firms, public institutions and non-profit organisations — with a focus on EU law, commercial law and human rights.

Apr – Jul 2024
Legal Intern
Giambrone & Partners – International Law Firm, Bologna

Assisted with international commercial law and family law matters. Drafted legal documents, conducted case law research on Italian and European databases, and attended hearings at the Bologna Court.

Jan – Mar 2024
Research Intern – Migration Legal Clinic
University of Bologna – Legal Clinic

Collaborated on a Country of Origin Information (COI) report on the Balkan migration route. Studied Italian and European asylum systems and worked with Italian and Slovenian lawyers specialising in migration law.

Jul – Sep 2023
Legal Intern
Italian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, Lisbon (during Erasmus)

Supported the legal office in managing commercial and corporate matters. Analysed international contracts and drafted comparative legal notes on Italian and Portuguese business law.

2022 – present
Volunteer – Legal Guidance Service
Caritas Diocesana di Bologna

Legal support to foreign nationals and people in financial difficulty. Guidance on residence permits, family reunification and access to public services, in collaboration with lawyers from the Bologna Bar.

Competencies

Skills & Tools

Legal Skills
Legal Research Drafting Procedural Law Contract Review Due Diligence Legal Writing
Legal Databases
DeJure (Giuffrè) Eur-Lex InfoCuria (CJEU) HUDOC (ECHR) Normattiva Westlaw
Soft Skills
Critical Analysis Public Speaking Teamwork Problem Solving Mediation Time Management
Languages
Italian — Native English — C1 Portuguese — B1 French — A2 Latin — Reading
Research & Writing

Publications &
Academic Work

Peer-reviewed articles, case commentaries and research papers on EU law, digital privacy and the protection of fundamental rights.

01
Case Commentary · 2024
The CJEU and the Right to be Forgotten: Reflections after C-460/20 (GC and Others v Google)
Internet Law Review, University of Bologna. Critical analysis of the CJEU judgment on the balance between privacy, the right to information and search engine liability under the GDPR framework.
02
Research Paper · 2023
The AI Act and Personal Data Protection: A Comparative Analysis of Italian and Portuguese Law
Paper written during Erasmus+ in Lisbon in collaboration with the Faculty of Law. Analysis of the implications of the European AI Act on national data protection law in Italy and Portugal.
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Thesis (in progress) · 2024–2025
Jurisdiction and Digital Platforms in Private International Law: Towards New Connecting Factors?
LL.B. Thesis — Supervisor: Prof. M. Rossi. Examines whether the jurisdictional rules under Brussels I bis Regulation are adequate to address the reality of cross-border online platforms.
04
COI Report · Legal Clinic · 2024
Country of Origin Information — Balkan Route: Slovenia's Legal Framework on Asylum
Report produced within the Migration & Rights Legal Clinic (University of Bologna). Analysis of Slovenian law and international protection mechanisms, in collaboration with migration law specialists.
Recognition

Awards & Achievements

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Erasmus+ Merit Scholarship
MIUR / University of Bologna · 2023 · Awarded on academic merit
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1st Prize – "Ius Europaeum" National Essay Competition
Italian Association of European Lawyers · European Law · 2023
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Special Mention – EU Law Moot Court
University of Bologna · CJEU Simulation · 2022
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Editor – Internet Law Review, UniBo
Editorial role · 2023 – present · Selected on merit
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Student Representative – Law Faculty Council
Department Council · University of Bologna · 2022–2024
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"Treno della Memoria" Project – Trainer
Treno della Memoria Association · History & Human Rights education · 2021–2023
Legal Thoughts

Blog & Reflections

Case commentaries, EU law deep-dives and reflections from the academic and professional world. I write to understand the law better — and to share what I learn along the way.

Digital Law · 5 May 2025
The AI Act Is Law: What Changes for European Citizens?
The world's first comprehensive AI regulation has entered into force. I analyse the practical implications for fundamental rights and privacy across the EU...
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Case Commentary · 18 Apr 2025
CJEU C-300/21: Non-Material Damage Under GDPR Is Not Automatic
The Court of Justice clarified that a GDPR breach alone is not enough to claim compensation. The claimant must prove actual and concrete damage...
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Reflections · 2 Mar 2025
Erasmus and Comparative Law: Learning the Law by Looking Elsewhere
Six months in Lisbon taught me that the law is not universal. Every legal system tells a different cultural story. Here is what I brought back...
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Let's Connect

Get In Touch

Open to internship opportunities, research collaborations, academic projects and professional exchanges in the field of EU and international law.

martina.caradonna@studio.unibo.it +39 331 234 5678 linkedin.com/in/martina-caradonna Bologna, Italy
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