Law School Personal Statement for UK
Most people at my age after high school often get a job at a neighborhood restaurant or volunteer in a community church for sometimes. Those with work that pays some cash would wish to buy some goodies for themselves and enjoy after that hard time in high school. Others would wish to help their families get by paying some bills. This was different in my case. I got a job but with one goal, to get more books and materials to start studying interesting cases. It was what I needed to do from the start. The decision to choose this path did not just happen but it goes way back. When I was young, my parents got divorced and lived far apart. This experience complicated my life at such a young age but thanks to my Aunt who made it easier for me. Aunt Jane was always there to help my mom. She could pick me up from school and even drop me off at home because my mom’s work was a bit demanding. She could watch me while mom does some errands at work. Aunt did all that even though her work as a lawyer was sometimes busy. She could always find time to come by.
While I was young, I witnessed all that was going on with my parents’ divorce and the work that my aunt was doing. One day while I was at her office, I witnessed an event that got me interested in studying law. It was after 2 years of my parents’ divorce. I saw two people exiting a meeting room, with their lawyers, looking really relaxed. These were a couple splitting up, and their lawyer, my aunt, had kept the negotiations amicable and casual. From my parents’ experience, I knew how hard such a process is. However, I was pleased to see that with skill and care, lawyers are in a better place to make that process a lot easier.
My interest grew further and I started to talk with other lawyers at her office asking questions about the law. My aunt taught me to do some basic-level office tasks like setting dates and checking court cases dates. I did not mind doing paperwork like filing systems or helping her prepare for client meetings. That experience and my research of different cases have improved my knowledge in law.
Joining the University of Kent is a great opportunity to realise my dream of becoming a lawyer in future. My goal is to become an advocate of the voiceless in the community and advocate for changes that will make our society a better place. Kent offers diverse expertise through studying one or two specialised subject pathways or studying for a general LLM with no specialist pathway. The school has law experts in different fields like public international law, commercial law, environmental law, and human rights among others. The University of Kent will challenge me to think critically about law, not just how it works but also what it means for people, the community, and the world. I want to be part of this community that values curiosity, justice, and debate. The University of Kent offers the best combination of professors, students, and resources in the country. I am excited that by joining law school, I will have the chance to take a path towards becoming a lawyer. I am eagerly waiting to start this journey in my life and look forward to my future legal career.
