“After living through the Syrian war and experiencing displacement, education became more than learning, it became a form of resilience. It was my way of reclaiming stability, of rising above hardship, and of building a future not just for myself, but for my family. Choosing Ulster was choosing hope, purpose, and the strength to make a difference.”
Enas Mousa is Kurdish, from Syria, and has been living in Northern Ireland with her family since 2016. She chose to study law because of its structure, clarity, and the impact it can have when applied with purpose, especially having seen the devastating effects of war in her home country.
Enas comments:
“I enjoy building strong, well-reasoned arguments and appreciate the discipline it takes to cut through complexity with facts and logic. What motivates me most is knowing that my work can play a real role in helping clients move forward, solve problems, and achieve meaningful results.”
Few can imagine overcoming a challenge as brutal as displacement due to war:
“It disrupted my education and deeply affected my family, but it never broke my spirit. In the face of uncertainty, I held onto hope and chose resilience. Every obstacle became a reason to push forward, not pull back. That journey shaped my perspective, strengthened my purpose, and taught me the value of perseverance when everything else feels uncertain.”
Looking back at her time at Ulster University, Enas says she has many incredible memories. Her achievements include being a member of the Moot Court Board, where she had the organised the UU Internal Moot Competition, the final of which was held at the Supreme Court. She also represented Ulster University at an international moot competition at the Guelph Humber University in Canada.
After graduating, Enas will be joining a UK law firm, A&O Shearman, as a Legal Professional, something she sees as an exciting step towards her long-term goal of qualifying as a solicitor.
She says:
“I’m eager to learn from some of the best in the field, deepen my understanding of the law in practice, and build the skills that will shape me into the lawyer I aspire to be.”
During her time at Ulster University, Enas was nominated as a finalist for the gradireland Legal Undergraduate of the Year Award, sponsored by William Fry LLP.
Enas said that she was inspired to study at Ulster University in particular because of the powerful reputation of its law course and the incredible support students receive. Now graduating at the Millenium Forum, Derry~Londonderry, she says she’s witnessed first-hand the encouragement and dedication of the lecturers at Ulster University:
“It confirmed what I already believed, which is that Ulster University is a place where potential is nurtured.”