Why Did I Choose To Study Law?

A lot of people have asked me why I decided to study for a law degree, with many of them reciting horror stories they have heard from friends, relating to the long hours, hard work, lots of reading, and so on. My reply to which is that any degree is going to take a lot of work and effort, because if it isn’t challenging then it wouldn’t be worth doing as it wouldn’t show potential employers anything about the individual or qualification.

My main reason for studying law is that I believe the law plays a vital role in the society that we live in. Without law and order, we would live in a very different and unpleasant world. The law has been around for centuries, and the common laws which were created many, many moons ago still exist today, with some minor changes here and there. The fundamental point to this argument is that there will always be laws by which us citizens have to abide, and that means that the law is always relevant and gives everyone equal rights.

I also have a strong interest for criminal law and how it is applied in the court room. Everyone wants to read about the big criminal trials which are being argued in the courtroom, it is just an interesting subject to see how the court reacts to the people who do not wish to abide by the laws which are laid before them.  

Self-improvement is also a vital factor in my decision to study law. I want to be able to improve on my researching and communication skills and a law degree will certainly help me to achieve this. Lawyers and Attorneys have to research and draft briefs, make compelling arguments or cases and communicate clearly and accurately with clients, jurors and judges.

I also enjoy problem solving, and feel that a law degree will give me the chance to solve issues and dispute cases in a way that will help me to improve and gain experience. Compiling compelling arguments and supporting documents will also allow me to work on my reasoning skills, as I will have to learn about the law and then apply it to the case in which I am given.

Overall I feel that the skills required to successfully study for a law degree will provide me with a solid foundation for almost and workplace or job role. Studying law will improve my reading, writing, reasoning, research and communication skills – many of these can be applied to other areas of work, such as business or politics, however I would like to continue down the law route and become a qualified lawyer.

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