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Back in high school, we were asked to attend the judgment of an Ivorian singer in my home country and immediately fell in love with the law. After that, I saw myself getting involved with different political activities and raising my hands in class when discussing order, justice, and other social concerns. I am very passionate about my beliefs and interests, which include sense of justice, goodness, and harmony that can be best achieved through law and order in our society. I believe that I do not only have the skills required of a good lawyer but also the heart to become the best that I can be. I believe that I can explore better opportunities by applying for the law program of ____ University, known best for its flexible programs that allow students to learn from first-hand experience.
Outline:
I. Introduction
A. The trial
i. I was in fourth year high school when we went to view the trial of an Ivorian singer.
ii. I discovered my love for law when I watched the judgment that day.
iii. I became more politically active since them and would gladly discuss law, justice, and other social concerns in class.
B. Applying for the law program
i. I do not only have the skills but also the heart required to be a good lawyer.
ii. I want to be the best that I can be and explore better opportunities.
iii. The ____ University has flexible programs that let students learn through experience.
II. My academic background
A. After I obtained my high school diploma, I applied to a local law school and got accepted.
B. I also obtained a master’s degree in law from the same school in West Africa.
III. My work experience
A. I worked as a telephone operator at the United Nations Office.
B. Previously, I held administrative and human resource positions in several companies.
C. Given my work experience, I have a good background in foreign law and accounting.
III. My dream
A. I moved out of my home country in an attempt to achieve my goals. I even attended and completed an ESL course to improve my communication skills.
B. I love politics and believe myself to be politically active. My background in law gives me great leverage in political debates.
C. I am a reasonable person who is passionate about my interests. I am interested in learning more about the law in an environment that fosters critical thinking and solid reasoning.
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Domitius Ulpianus once said that “Justice is the constant and perpetual will to render to every man his due.” This quote summarizes my goals and objectives in life which is to defend the innocent and make sure the guilty are punished with the full wrath of the law. I have a strong conviction against crime and would want to someday pursue a career in criminal law. I want to be part of a team that is relentless in achieving justice by ensuring the “every man gets his due.” A law degree from ____ University will surely prepare me for a challenging career in criminal prosecution.
I. Introduction
A. A quote from Ulpianus: “Justice is the constant and perpetual will to render to every man his due.”
B. This quote reflects my life goals
C. I want to achieve justice for every man by pursuing a law degree and later joining a team of lawyers against crime
D. A law degree from ___ University will surely be an asset
II. My background
A. I have critical thinking skills, logical reasoning abilities, and a high rate of understanding
B. I have a solid background in social studies which gives me a bird’s eye view of the law
C. English has also been one of the subjects I excelled in, which gives me the confidence to tackle arguments and presentations with ease
D. I have a diverse educational background which prepared me to be able to handle vast topics and interrelate them
III. What law means to me
A. The increasing prevalence of crime is a worrying issue faced by the nation today
B. I have natural feelings towards maintaining law and order
C. I want to be part of a team that will minimize, if not completely eradicate, crime in our society
D. A degree in law will help me attain my goals of bringing crime to justice
I grew up in the United States as the daughter of Indonesian parents, but I didn’t really feel like an American or Indonesian. I learned the English language in school but spoke Bahasa Indonesia at home so it was hard for me to express myself freely in both languages. I was fluent in speaking Bahasa Indonesia but didn’t know how to write it, and I was better at writing English, although I was apprehensive about speaking it. I felt like I didn’t belong fully with either of the two cultures because what I am exposed to at home and what I constantly experience in school are very different. I now know that I share this particular feeling with many people who have recently migrated.
Growing up, I learned to cherish my background and have been able to make my being a daughter of two diverse cultures work in my favor. I know that not everyone can fully appreciate the positives of two cultures, especially if they were raised in a country where everyone else seemed to embrace only one. I persevered in college and eventually learned to write in Bahasa Indonesia and I’m very glad that I can now speak English as if it were my native language. With these skills, I hope to help transform the Indonesian legal system as I progress through my intended legal career.
I have always taken my studies seriously. I was always afraid that, if ever I would have gotten failing grades, these would have appeared in my transcripts and would constantly remind me that I had shortcomings in a particular area of study. I majored in Business Administration during college and did well in this field. As expected because of my grades, I graduated third in my class and got a job in a pharmaceutical company fairly quickly because of my academic records and from the recommendations of my professors, who mentored me during my undergraduate years. However, I did not find my job fulfilling so I worked as a research assistant for a lawyer in Indonesia.
Unknowingly, my exposure to the legal profession sparked my passion for the law and has inspired me to do my own research and read about international legal systems, which I hope to study more intensively in law school. Before I worked as a research assistant, I did not know about Indonesia’s legal system, its economy, nor the problems the country is facing. My parents usually vacationed in Indonesia every year and, sometimes, they would take us with them.
During the times I was in Indonesia, I noticed that Indonesians are very hardworking. I feel saddened, however, that the country lacks the kind of legal system that would provide protection for businesses and workers. Without this legal structure, the country’s economy will remain the same. I intend to work hard, study, and apply my knowledge so that I, along with other people with adequate legal training, can do what needs to be done to improve Indonesia’s legal system. If ever I do get a law degree and hopefully from your university, I will do my share in bringing Indonesia at par with the world’s best in terms of the legal aspects of business.
I know that earning a legal degree from _____ University can equip me with the kind of knowledge I need to pursue my goals. Studying the legal system of the United States and comparing it to that of Indonesia can help me and other people figure out what needs to be done. I hope to contribute my passion, perseverance, and bi-cultural heritage to the university while striving hard to succeed in my academic pursuits.
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