This week’s episode is part of our series, Careers in the Liberal Arts. People often undervalue Liberal Arts degrees, but there’s a lot to gain from a Bachelor of Arts that can help you in any number of careers. Economics, for instance, is a valuable area of study for individuals interested in international business or trade. Understanding what you can do with an Economics degree can help you to truly value the content of the courses you’re enrolled in, and find ways to gain practical experience to develop a meaningful career after graduation.

This week’s guest is Jay Qin. He is a Principal at Sard Verbinnen in Hong Kong. Prior to joining SVC, Jay was a transactional lawyer with two leading UK international law firms. Jay has advised a variety of clients, including those in the technology, venture capital, private equity, retail and manufacturing sectors. Jay has advised clients on M&A, cross-border investments, fundraising rounds, diverse commercial arrangement and regulatory matters, often acting as the external general counsel for his clients. Currently, Jay is doing strategic communications for crisis management SVC.

Jay graduated with honors from the University of Toronto with a bachelor’s degree in Economics, and specialized international relations master’s degree in Asia Pacific Studies. He has also obtained a Juris Doctor degree and Postgraduate Certificate in Laws from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.