Lochlan Liyuan Zhang is currently a sophomore studying history in a dual BA Program between Columbia University and Trinity College Dublin. Born and raised in Beijing, China, his academic interests are in early modern and Chinese history, intellectual and political thoughts, and legal theory. At school, he works as Senior Editor of the Columbia Political Review, Lead Articles Editor of the Columbia Journal of Asia, and Executive Member of TCD Law Student Colloquium. He is also a 2022-23 Young Ambassador Intern at Carnegie China, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Through IUCJ, he hopes to further hone his understanding in the field from bilingual scholarship as well as engage with a dynamic community of peers.