Mónica de Matos joined VCA in March 2026 and is now a Trainee Lawyer in the Immigration department, having started her Bar traineeship with the Portuguese Bar Association in September 2026. She supports clients throughout immigration procedures, with a particular focus on Golden Visa applications.
Mónica holds a Law Degree from the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Law and Legal Practice, specialising in Forensic Legal Sciences, also at the University of Lisbon. In parallel, she is completing a postgraduate programme in Law and Artificial Intelligence at NOVA School of Law, reflecting a strong commitment to academic development and emerging legal fields.
Mónica began her professional path while still a student, gaining experience across various sectors before focusing on the legal field. She completed a legal internship at ANACOM, within the Enforcement Department, where she had contact with regulatory and sanctioning procedures.
Practice Areas
Immigration
Education
Law Degree – Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon (2025)
Master’s in Law and Legal Practice (Forensic Legal Sciences) – Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon (ongoing)
Postgraduate Programme in Law and Artificial Intelligence – NOVA School of Law (ongoing)
Professional Associations
Portuguese Bar Association
Languages
Portuguese and English
