jade@acontrario.law

Background

Jade Claessens obtained her Master of Laws degree from KU Leuven and is currently pursuing an additional postgraduate program in IP and ICT Law. Throughout her studies, she gained experience in data, IT, and technology law through various internships. Her legal work is precise yet practical. As a paralegal at AContrario.Law, she supports clients with a strong focus on GDPR, technology, and intellectual property.

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Professional Experience

Paralegal GDPR, IT & IP – AContrario.Law (October 2024 – present)  
Paralegal Intern – AContrario.Law (December 2023 – September 2024)  
Intern – Mr. Franklin (GDPR, IT, IP)  
Intern – Knowledge Centre Data & Society (CiTiP)  
Intern – ADEB-VBA  
PAL Tutor – KU Leuven  
Manager – Fakbar Huis der Rechten  
Student jobs – KLAV, Mise en Place

Skills and Certi­fica­tions

Master of Laws – KU Leuven (2024)  
Postgraduate IP & ICT Law – KU Leuven (ongoing)  
ELSA Summer School IT & AI Law – Adana  
ELSA Summer School Law & Sustainability – Braga  
Elective course in Data Protection Practice  
Product Innovation Project – KU Leuven  

Languages: Dutch (native), English (C1, TOEFL 117/120), French (good), German (good)

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Domains

GDPR, IT & IP, Technology, Privacy

Industries

Legal Tech, Data Protection, Innovation