My Fascination In Studying Law
The law is a complex structure of order in which elements of philosophy, ethics and opinions shape its definition and application. The interaction between those elements fascinates me: the debates between stances that deliberate a righteous outcome for society and set constant principles that maintain order and uphold public values. It is the disciplines that pursue honest comprehension and just retribution in cases that I want to explore more deeply.
The French and American revolutions were units in my History class. Albeit the circumstances of the two were different, the nature of events was similar; both challenged their ordinances and gave birth to new governing principles. Comparing the two, I saw how legal matters have often been an underlying factor shaping history, and that laws and the systems enforcing them have altered significantly. An online course on British Imperialism led me to research the journey in which slavery in England was defeated in 1772 by the Somersett case and became abolished throughout the British Empire in the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833. I discovered my interest to map out the evolution of laws and developed skills to distinguish differences of opinion and identify correlation. In English, I studied the concept of 'life's journey'; how life is defined by our choices with only birth and death being fixed points. I reflected on how choices that shape our lives can also heavily affect the lives of others; the justice system works to regulate the constraints in which personal actions become actions that affect others and undermine their right of choice. This led me to question the role of ethics in law.
I also completed an online course on 'English Common Law' to better understand and gain experience studying law, in the hope of deciding whether or not pursuing it at a university level would suit me. It revealed that the subject suited me very much, both in terms of the skills required and the interest that motivated me throughout the entirety of it. I had to determine and argue why a case should depart from a previous precedent. I took part in debates with others taking the course, on matters such as how a statute is interpreted and why there are misconceptions about the law. I chose to be home-schooled for my college years as the previous school I attended lacked subjects relevant to law. This has been an incredibly beneficial decision as studying my A-levels independently has challenged me to be more organised and innovative. The studying that I do depends on my responsibility to meet my own deadlines and to create methods of retaining information that works for me; one method was making presentations to demonstrate what I learned to others.
A large portion of my life is currently dedicated to my acting career in Thailand. It is a fun and immensely rewarding activity, which has enriched the everyday skills necessary for me to succeed in my degree. Being in the public eye and having to express emotions from scripts requires a great deal of confidence and an ability to thrive under pressure. My leadership skills are evident in my role helping to organise a World Vision Foundation of Thailand education program as well as setting up several community service programs for disabled children at my former school.
The study of law is enticing and will challenge me to use all the skills I have to be successful; a challenge that will motivate me to do the best that I can. I look forward to studying law in a university environment as it will be a chance to delve deep into a subject that I am passionate about.
