A Study On Attending Law School

Access to knowledge and expertise needed to make a difference in the lives of many is the driving force behind my decision. By following my passions, I earned Culinary, Pastry Arts, and Food and Beverage Management degrees at the College of Southern Nevada, and it is there that I rediscovered my passion for law. I have always wanted to be a lawyer. Partly because that has been my answer to the “what do you want to be when you grow up?” question since I was six years old, but also because I feel that my own life’s path is taking me to a focus on advocacy and children’s rights. My path to law school hasn't been a traditional one, however I think that the very detours I have taken along this road are what will make me an excellent student and in turn,

Since my freshman year of highschool, I’ve always been completely fascinated with the concept of law and why/how society acts within that specific political institution. Upon completing my bachelors degree

When I began college, I had no intention of applying to law school. In fact, I wanted to be a doctor since I was five. It shouldn't come as a surprise, however, that our understanding of things as five-year-olds is not always reflective of reality. Misguided, I started college with the ambition to get involved in all the right activities to ensure my chances of going to a medical school. I chose to major in biology in order to take all of the required, weed-out science classes. I started to volunteer at the hospital on campus to show that I had experience. I became involved in a lab doing cancer research to make myself more impressive on paper. Lastly, I joined the University of Florida's mock trial team to set me apart from other medical school applicants. I did it all methodically. Everything started as a way to advance my goal of becoming a doctor, but it ended as a calling to go into the

As cliché as it might sound, every Saturday I wake up early in the morning to help my father landscape other people's yards as a stereotypical Mexican. This is my drive to pursue a higher-level education. Even though my life is not yet planned out I do have an idea on what I want to study and become in a nearby future. I am accepted at Arizona State University and am admitted in their criminal justice program. To have a major in criminal justice and earn my Bachelor's degree is my educational goal. There are two possible career paths that attract my attention to seek after gaining my degree. The first career path is a lawyer, ever since I was young I always found a strong passion in justice and fighting for what is fair. With my boldness as

My decision to pursue a graduate course driven by a long-term desire to study/research Criminal Law and its multifarious aspects. An interest, which later developed to a Bachelor's course, but a passion ehich long, pacified the heart to develop interest in this field; sparked off an interest to pursue a career in Law. A dream, which would unravel following the course offered by Texas A&M University, which gives the flexibility needed for such a vast and

Unlike most others applying to professional schools there was no life-altering event that led me on the path of pursuing law as a profession. There was no sudden moment of clarity that had me clamoring “justice for all”. The idea to go to law school has been more a slow progression stemming from multiple minor (from an outsider’s view) incidents that have occurred in my life.

Since I was six years old I knew that I wanted to be a lawyer. Life took me in different directions, some achievements, some delays but, somehow, almost four years ago, I found myself here, at Loyola, exactly where I was meant to be.

There have been a few people in my life in the legal field who have influenced my decision to pursue a job in the legal field. I had a few friends that had pursued degrees in law, but at the time that I was studying for my bachelor's degree my mind was far from any jobs in the legal field. My BFA was in Creative Writing and after I had graduated from college I began to look for jobs. I had difficulty finding work, but I tried my hand at a few things and was unsatisfied with the jobs that I had been working. So, I started contemplating new avenues of study. It was during my contemplations that my mother and I started watching the trial of Jodi Arias. While we watched this high profile murder case unfold I became inspired by the prosecuting attorney, Juan Martinez.

For quite some time, I knew that I did not want a bachelor’s degree to be the end of my education; I knew I wanted the challenge of more and could push myself to do so. My motivation to learn and to continue expanding my knowledge also guided me towards law school, as the law and studies of the law are always changing, therefore my education would be too. Becoming an attorney has been a goal of mine for most my life which is why I chose to earn a major in Criminal Justice Studies. However, it was not until college that I truly knew law school was what I wanted to do. Between my own experiences and the courses encompassed with a Criminal Justice major, my interest peaked even more as it gave me hands on experience and

I first acquired an interest in pursuing a law degree during my sophomore year of college. In order to prepare myself, I chose to major in criminal justice, with the intention of becoming a defense attorney. During my senior year, I decided that I did not want to go to law school directly after college. Shortly after graduation, I moved to New York City and explored other career options. However, I remained open to a career in law. Moving to New York City from Miami broadened my view of the world, and was challenging. Some of those challenges, that I overcame, enabled me to realize my potential as an advocate and a lawyer.

Assistant District Attorney, Emily McMaster, was having an unacceptable day. She had had a restless night’s sleep, she’d lost five clients’ case files and now she couldn’t find her laptop! With a frustrated sigh, she rushed out of her house and hurried herself to work. Just as she turning into the street of the District Attorney’s Office of Philadelphia, her phone, rang.

My future goals involve completing a joint Juris Doctor and Master’s of Public Affairs degree, which I will utilize by working within the juvenile justice system as a judge, while simultaneously working to reform policy regarding juvenile rights and sentencing practices. I have taken numerous steps that show my devotion to the achievement of these goals. Alongside my efforts in defining my leadership skills, I have also sought out experiences to help with my preparation for my future career. One of these experiences included completing an internship with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, where I served as Head Intern within the Domestic Violence and Sex Crimes Units. This experience provided me with the opportunity to gain firsthand experiences working with cases throughout the process of the court system. These experiences have further fueled my passion to make a difference within the criminal justice system and solidified my path for the

Many people have asked me what I want to do with my life and where I see myself in the future. I have known what I’ve wanted to do since I was a toddler. I have always envisioned that I would be someone who made a difference, someone of importance, and someone successful. That is why education has always been one of the most important factors in my life. When I decided to pursue a career in law; I knew that it wouldn’t be an easy task to fulfill. Nonetheless, I am motivated to continue to reach my goal by attaining my Master’s in Criminal Justice. The next challenge in my life will be to purse my law degree, and become a criminal attorney.

For as long as I can remember, it has been my dream to become an attorney. That being said, coming from a small town in Wisconsin, people around me view this as an ambitious and unlikely goal. Upon learning of my dreams, many people from my hometown are surprised that a I—a female—would strive for such a masculine career path. However, rather than allowing this discouragement to stop me, I use it as motivation to reach for my goals and prove that a woman can succeed in a traditionally male field.

Today, more than ever before, the legal profession offers a unique opportunities to dedicated individual to make a significant contribution to the society. This post is aimed at help you evaluate law as a career. It should give you a clear understanding of what to expect in your educational path to a law degree and the very significant financial expenses associated with obtaining a law degree.