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Law Personal Statement

In studying legal cases, such as R v Ahluwalia and moral complexities, such as the right to life versus the right to religion, I have realised that the law my not be as fair, just and equal as one may initially assume. From this, I have developed a strong passion for law - a passion for exploring legal cases and complexities that are both fascinating and thought provoking, but also a passion to improve the law for the better. The progression from Barrister to Judge, the legal pathway I aspire to, would allow me to achieve such personal ambitions.

This year, my fellow students elected me Deputy Head Boy. This has allowed me to develop and strengthen my skills in communication and organisation. Moreover, it has enabled me to liaise with students and teachers, addressing, assessing and responding to students’ problems and concerns. I developed this experience further by becoming a Peer Mentor in my school. I feel this type of experience is important for prospective barristers, especially with new direct access routes available, as they must now listen, review and respond to their clients’ problems directly. I am also the chairman of my school’s Debating Society, which has furthered my ability to analyse and evaluate legal, political and social questions. I can, as a result, present logical and informed arguments in structured and coherent manner - skills that will be integral to a law degree. Since embarking upon my studies, I established and delivered revision classes for students studying law and psychology. As well as showing a high level of subject understanding, I feel this has also improved my ability to communicate clearly and co-operate effectively; qualities which will be imperative for individual and group tasks and presentations at university.

I recently became a member of the Labour Party, which has allowed me to perform group discussion and debate upon current and potential party policies. This has enhanced my ability to argue and articulate my ideas orally. I am also a member of the Wolverhampton City Youth Council, which represents and promotes the interests of young people in the community. In my spare time, I work in a Government Minister’s Office and have organised work at Clock’s Chambers, which will familiarise me with the practical elements associated with being a Barrister. Finally, I am a member of the Wolverhampton Circle of Magicians, which has allowed me to work as a free-lance magician at functions and conventions in and around Wolverhampton. This has taught me how to present my ideas professionally and capture an audiences’ attention successfully- beneficial when advocating to the jury.

I feel a degree at university can equip me with the resources to foster my interests and abilities and the tools to fulfil my aspirations. I relish the opportunity to be taught by leading professors and experts. I relish the opportunity to interact with individuals who are as passionate and dedicated as myself, gaining new ideas and legal perspectives. The philosophical elements involved within jurisprudence will show why the law is as it is and whether or not it can be justified in a modern society. I can then use this knowledge to improve the law for the betterment of its formulation and application. When the law affects so many people in so many ways, I feel this is not only an honour, but also a duty.

For me, there is no greater pleasure or stronger passion, than for applying myself to the task of maintaining, arguing, applying and developing established UK laws, with a view to acquitting the innocent, convicting the guilty and thus providing justice for society and its citizens.

Universities Applied to:

• Unknown

Grades Achieved:

• Law (A2) - A
• Psychology (A2) - A*
• Politics (A2) - A
• Drama (A2) - A

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