Vanessa Leigh

Summer Law Student

Toronto
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Vanessa is a summer student at BLG’s Toronto office for the 2025 summer term. She is focusing on business law.

As a law student, Vanessa was Chief Editor of the Hong Kong Journal of Legal Studies. Prior to joining BLG, Vanessa worked at leading international law firms in Hong Kong and in Singapore.

Vanessa chose to work at BLG as the firm’s students and lawyers she met during the in-firm process were friendly, knowledgeable and showed genuine appreciation for the firm’s opportunities and support. It became clear that BLG is an excellent platform for learning and growth.

In Vanessa’s spare time, she enjoys dancing, exploring restaurants around the city with friends and trying out new recipes.

Education

  • GPLLM, University of Toronto, 2025
  • PCLL, University of Hong Kong, 2020
  • BA & LLB, University of Hong Kong, 2019