Tatiana Kelly
MSc in Taxation student in 2017-19, Field Court Tax Chambers
Name: Tatiana Kelly
College: Kellogg College
Scholarship: Field Court Tax Chambers, MSc in Taxation 2017-19
During my studies, in addition to the Scholarship, I also won 2019 Kellogg College Community Engagement and Impact Award. I currently work as a Senior Tax Consultant in Grant Thornton, specialising in international taxation, Revenue interventions and global mobility.
What are your career ambitions?
I aspire to become a Principal of the Personal Taxes Policy and Legislation Division at the Office of Revenue Commissioners in Ireland.
What impact did your scholarship have on you as a student and in your career?
I am very thankful to the School of Law for awarding me with the Field Court Tax Chambers Scholarship to pursue MSc in Taxation at University of Oxford. The scholarship helped with the costs of the degree, as I was funding the cost personally. It allowed me to pursue my life-long dream of studying at University of Oxford. From professional and academic perspectives, it served as an acknowledgement of my abilities and capacities which helped me to progress my professional and academic careers in a desired direction.
What did you enjoy most about studying law in Oxford?
I enjoyed the atmosphere, the community, the structure of the degree, the format of classes and exceptionally high calibre of the lecturers and the guest speakers. Challenging at times, I still enjoyed every day of the degree and consider it as my best academic and professional investment.
The degree is aimed at tax and legal professional and as such, I met a lot of new friends who were working in the same field and with whom I continue to maintain strong professional and personal links.
What advice would you give to a new or prospective student?
If you are ready for the biggest, yet the best and the most memorable challenge in your life – apply for the programme and take on that challenge! Out your heart and soul into the application as the selection is tough. During your degree, ensure to enjoy the social aspect of the course and try to submerge yourself into the rhythm of Oxford. Explore, tour around, enjoy all seasons and take the most out of your degree and your time in Oxford, as it will literally flash in front of your eyes.