Topic > Personal Statement: My Reason for Studying Law - 558

The main reason why I wanted to study law was because of its importance in the world. Law builds civilization, protects fundamental rights and protects ideas and inventions through patenting. Anyone can defend their rights through the legal system. The law can bind an agreement to allow a plane to fly from country A to country B. The law is consistently relevant in many contexts, including banking, construction, sports, land, media, commercial, human rights, etc. . And this excites me the most, since it is very broad and, from my point of view, it will not be repetitive or boring. Law is of fundamental importance to our country, as well as shaping our evolving modern society. I thought that earning a law degree could be fulfilling and help society in the future by helping political refugees and providing legal support to people who cannot afford it. The case of Dwaine George was sentenced to life in prison for murder. However, a group of students participating in the Innocence Project found new evidence to support his innocence. I think the Innocence Project is very significant in that it can take a significant step...