Why I Chose Law School

Although, defense attorneys are advocates for the accused, prosecutors represent the people, and the state attorney general is the chief legal officer of the state, all of these attorneys have played critical roles in the criminal justice system. Although, quite unsure of what area of law I would like to practice, I know I will be a great attorney because I will go above and beyond the call of duty to be an advocate against the wronged and serve my community

From when I was ten until I was fifteen, I wanted to become a lawyer. I’ve always had impressive public speaking skills, a persuasive personality, and a knack for debate, so it seemed like the perfect fit for me. However, upon a taking a law class my sophomore year, I realized that lawyering might not be exactly what I expected it to be. As I learned about the different laws and the complexities of the court system I was

After high school, I am going to attend Texas A&M to get an undergraduate degree in public economics and after that I will pursue further education at the Texas A&M Law School. I am going to get a degree in law so that when I graduate I can be a partner in my family's law firm. For the past couple of years I have toyed with the thought of either going to join the marines or being a lawyer but in the end I came to the conclusion that becoming a lawyer was the best bet for me; three generations of my family have done it and I would like to fill their shoes and carry out tradition.

Attending law school is paramount for an individual like me. I also find it a great

It’s not always case-breaking finds at one o’clock in the morning, exhilarating oral arguments or massive jury trials. Instead, days are spent crafting discovery plans, drafting and editing briefs, receiving criticism from colleagues, outlining arguments and reading filings from opposing parties all while trying to balance the multitude of other aspects of daily life. A Civil Action addressed this truth. It addressed the financial difficulties certain career paths can take and also addressed the effects a legal career can have on personal relationships. It is, of course, difficult to generalize the application of one story to the entire field, but a realistic understanding is more useful than ideas of grandeur. Knowing this reality prior to really beginning my undergraduate career allowed me to remain focused, develop the skills I needed, and maintain a realistic understanding of how to prepare for law school. Every class I completed, every group I participated in and every job I’ve held has been in furtherance of my goals to become an attorney. This lesson from A Civil Action helped provide a necessary

My desire and urge to advocate, as well as the above events and experiences all contribute to my interest in attending law school. I understand the decision to obtain my legal education is not one to be made on a whim. And so, the decision to go to law school is, in itself, not just a career choice for me, but a life goal fueled and propelled by my passion. It is pertinent to know that I thrive on the adversarial nature of law practice and hard work.

After carefully considering my aptitude, interests and the nature of my training, my focus has always been first toward graduate school and then law school. What pulls me towards law is the opportunity to search for the truth and help people through difficult situations. I am a individual who cares strongly about his surroundings and will not be satisfied unless I am impacting the people around me in a positive way. I look forward to practicing law with professional excellence, commitment to fairness, justice, compassion, and the highest ethical standards. I would like to continue to serve my community, especially the

My career goal is to enter the legal profession as a General Defense Lawyer upon graduation from college. My research into this profession has found that it requires time, effort, dedication and hard work. In order to make this a profitable career, you must be willing to put in the four aforementioned items as well as present a strong case for your client and confidence to the court. Lawyers are often mistaken as greedy, deceptive, and underhanded. This perception is given to the profession by a few unethical or self-serving attorneys that will do whatever is needed to earn a dollar. However, being an ethical lawyer takes practice, morals, and determination.

I want to use college as a way to become a better citizen by expanding my perspectives and opinions and providing me with new experiences and opportunities to engage with different people. I believe that Getting a college education will also give me the opportunity to build a better future for me and my family. By studying I hope to learn how I can improve the health of people in the diverse communities surrounding me and work to end the violence found within them.

I chose to attend Moorpark because the tuition is more affordable for the first two years rather than a 4-year college. I also like the variety of classes the college offers and its clean campus. I decided to take this particular class because I heard a lot of good comments about this course. This is my first year at Moorpark and I have not taken other college classes. It is important for me to attend college because I believe that education is one of the most valuable privileges one can have, and I have a desire to learn and to fulfill my potential. As a member of this class, I can offer many ideas and opinions. This semester, I am looking forward to improving my writing skills. I expect this course to involve a lot of reading, writing, and

I graduated college in 2012 and have since adopted the city of Rochester as my home. My partner and I committed ourselves to this community last year when we bought a home downtown. I am intent on picking a career that is worth dedicating my life to and that will benefit others in my new community. The discipline in which I earned my Bachelor’s degree leads to a shallow career path that wouldn't benefit others in any fundamental way. I am only now redirecting my career and volunteering as a literacy tutor has been a rewarding first step. I became a tutor because of an awareness I gained while learning Italian as a second language and participating in a language immersion study abroad program where I lived and worked in Italy for six weeks and

A better question would be “Why wouldn’t I want to go to the School of Law at UCI?”. I have both academic and personal reasons at to why this school is at the top of my list in my quest to continue my education. To start, the faculty at this school is distinguished and heavily involved in the current issues that face the law today. This is important to me because as the world around us changes it is important to not only document the change but see how we must adapt to keep a just society.

Like many high school graduates, I undertook a university education to assist in finding my a way to make a personal impact through professional work. I was fortunate enough to pursue that education and achieve my undergraduate degree through the University of Idaho. While attending, I took it upon myself to undertake classes that could help me understand his profession and help in my discernment of one. Through coursework, I realized that the legal field was an area where I could apply the talents I had developed as a student. Much as I like to hope star athletes realize their passion is also their calling when their physical prowess overmatches opponents, I felt empowered writing case studies and analyzing court decisions from both the perspectives of an attorney and judge.

The traditional view that law school was the death of idealism surrounded me throughout my undergraduate years. Professors and classmates told me that law school would be the end of my passions. However, I did not view law school in the same manner; I saw law school as a place where I could continue my passions and learn the required skills to fight discrimination. In college, I was an Africana Studies major, and since I began classes, I wanted to defend the rights of the many disenfranchised people that I learned about. I aspired to challenge the United States’ infamous history of civil rights violations. My dream was to pursue a career that would allow me to defend my interests through an active role. I realized that law school was never meant to be the death of my passions or interests; it could be a platform for me to develop the necessary background to become a viable defender of civil rights.

Through the trajectory of my life, there have been many experiences that have contributed to my drive to pursue a legal education and seek social justice. From my family, to my volunteer activities, to my present employment; every single thing I have taken part in over the last 21 years has played a role in my desire to study and practice law.