Why Law? - Continued

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Common Law School Admissions Essay Topics:

Why Law? | How Am I Qualified? | How Am I Unique? | Issue-Based Essays

Focusing on Specific Legal Areas

If you have a specific goal, such as working for a particular disadvantaged group that lacks advocates, then the situation is different: It's always good to showcase a unique, focused commitment. It would be even better if you had a track record of community service to back up your objectives. For example, perhaps you worked with handicapped people for several years, and this exposed you to certain injustices that you want to correct. The same approach would work for topics that are not about public service.

Personal Interests

Discussing specific areas of law is a surefire way to demonstrate a mature commitment to the study of law. However, admissions officers certainly do not expect this level of decisiveness. You might also show your reasons for pursuing law by tying your interest to personal qualities or skills.

Brushes With the Law

Some people will discover their interest in law through an unplanned encounter. Perhaps you've been involved in an Equal Employment Opportunity suit, or maybe you've had friends in trouble with the law. In any event, unique stories like these serve to set you apart from the crowd, as well as to demonstrate the origin of your aspiration to a career in law.