The Reasons I Have Chosen Studying For A Law Degree
After dedicating 13 years of my life to education, I have come to learn that law is not a subject that is just to be studied, but rather a subject that will become a core focus on who I am as a person in terms of looking at the world in a different perspective as one who studies law. I aspire to become the person that changes people's lives by providing a voice to those who do not have a voice and so my initial attraction to law is that it is highly practical in a universal sense where it permeates into everyday society.
My love for law flourished as I completed work experience at Temple court chambers, I shadowed a junior barrister where I gained insight on how clients are represented in court and the extensive litigation that is required, specifically in immigration and civil law. This placement has enabled me to learn how to adopt analytical and organizational disciplines as I had to compile reports under strict deadlines, a skill that is essential for a law degree. I also understood the interface between legal study and theory combined with application whilst processing skills that require the ability to read information and to distil the salient facts according to the relevancy of the case. I was also given the opportunity to read skeleton arguments which enabled me to see the first-hand experience on the practical application of law.
Furthermore, by also taking part in an Extended Project Qualification, I have enabled to compose a coherent argument where I explore the different arguments for the treatments of multiple sclerosis and this has allowed me to manage my time efficiently and to hone my writing skills. I had to furnish my transferable skills between the academic and reception of ideas including deduction and inference, in order to propose a selection of arguments to establish a fair conclusion. As I have developed my own character, my observations of injustice has made me realize the extent of this worldwide, since having a strong interest in current affairs, subscribing to The Times Online offers exclusive legal columns from international and national affairs for instance, there have been a number of reports that outlines the daily progression of the case involving Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, by following closely on the updates, I have developed critical thoughts in terms of the treatment of the case and the cruel sanctions imposed upon a British citizen as the proceedings of the case show unjust actions, despite implications between English and Iranian Law.
I have always been a strong willed determined person that is willing to learn and explore every day. By participating in weekly debates, I have demonstrated that I can design logical arguments based on critical approaches and am able to draw distinctions by separating the relevant and irrelevant. By studying chemistry and biology, I can transfer my skills that are essential for a law degree such as, precise use of terminology and having the ability to learn a large volume of detailed content, with the separation of well-argued reproducible facts. Biology is a subject that explains systems and the integral process of reactions where all systems interconnect and relate to one another and this involves logic, deductions and empirical evidence based on vast amounts of content and these skills are transferable when studying law. I am intrigued by not only the unique cases in law, but the circumstances that shape each case to make them all different. For instance, I am fascinated by the case of R v Blaue as the ‘act’ of the victim was to refuse the blood transfusion which is the initial treatment for stab wounds, however her beliefs in her religion prohibited this. Therefore, her refusal resulted in her death when she had a strong chance of survival. Did this mean that her own death was caused by refusing the required medical care? Therefore, this illustrates how the law has limitations when dealing with a variety of scenarios.
By assessing the details of this case and others, I have come to realize that my interest in law resonates deeply and so I look forward to analysing such intellectually rich cases when studying for a law degree. Although academics have played an important role in my life, I develop a continuous parallel between my education and my interests. I enjoy reading an eclectic range of literary texts such as, A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. By reading such powerful literature, I can connect with the infinitive boundaries of my imagination which enables me to progress into a cultured individual.
