Jak Chokesikarin

Jak Chokesikarin graduated with an LLB in Law from Kent in 2014. He went on to complete an LLM at Boston University and the BPTC at BPP University before becoming an Associate at SCL Nishimura & Asahi Ltd in 2019. He qualified as an attorney-at-law in Thailand in 2022.

Tell us about your career path since graduation.

2014-2015 : LLM at Boston University
2015-2018 : BPTC at BPP University
2019-Present : Associate at SCL Nishimura & Asahi Ltd
2022-Present : Qualified Attorney-at-law (Thailand)

What does a typical work day look like for you?

This may include attending court hearings, engaging in arbitration sessions, corresponding with clients via email, participating in internal meetings with your team of lawyers, and drafting court paper.

Can you share a professional highlight from your career so far?

Flexible working hours, as long as the deadline is met.

How did your time at Kent help you achieve your current career?

The qualified law degree I earned at Kent is one of the earliest from a non-Thai university to be recognized by the Thai Bar Association and the Lawyers' Council of Thailand.

What advice would you give to our current/prospective students who are looking to get into the same line of work?

Getting many career advices early, but also do not forget to have fun at Kent too :)

Did you get involved in any extracurricular activities as a student?

I cannot recall that.

Do you have a favourite memory from your time at Kent?

One of my favourite memories is the French language lessons I took there.

Is there anything you would do differently if you could repeat your time at Kent?

I would attend my graduation ceremony. I missed that event to secure my university accommodation in the United States.

Are you still in touch with other Kent alumni or academics?

Not much.

What are your future ambitions?

Not for now.