Journey
Raquel Soares Mendes joined Dower Law Firm in 2024, practicing mainly in the areas of Public Law, Administrative Law, Administrative Offences Law, and Arbitration.
Earned her Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Coimbra in 2011 and her Master's degree in Legal-Criminal Sciences from the Faculty of Law at the University of Coimbra in 2013.
Raquel Soares Mendes also holds a Postgraduate degree in Public Procurement Law from CEDIPRE, Faculty of Law, University of Coimbra, obtained in 2019, and completed a course in International Cooperation at the same university.
Interned as part of a professional internship (IEFP) in the Goods and Services Acquisition Department of the Viseu Municipal Chamber from 2015 to 2016.
Since 2021, has been a trainer at FEFAL – Foundation for Studies and Training in Local Authorities, conducting various training sessions in Public Law and holding a Certificate of Pedagogical Competencies. Her recent training sessions include:
- "Course on Administrative Offences for Non-Lawyers," organized by the Foundation for Studies and Training in Local Authorities, May 2023;
- "Specialization Course in Public Procurement," organized by Inovagaia Business Center, November 2022;
- "Specialization Course in Public Procurement," organized by Inovagaia Business Center, May 2022;
- "Specialization Course in Public Procurement," organized by Inovagaia Business Center, February 2022;
- "Specialization Course in Public Procurement," organized by Inovagaia Business Center, December 2021;
- "Specialization Course in Public Procurement," organized by Inovagaia Business Center, October 2021.
Throughout her career, has been involved in volunteer work, including:
- Volunteering at the Portuguese Youth Institute (2004-2011);
- Volunteering for activities organized by FSE - Fédération du scoutisme européen (2004-2007)."
Awards
Award jointly granted by the Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra and Wolters Kluwer Portugal in 2011.
