Developing a Strong Attraction to Law - Personal Statement Example

I developed a strong attraction to law, particularly as it pertains to intellectual property, technology, and healthcare.   

     My bilingual and bicultural background enables me to consider a problem and to creatively generate and synthesize solutions. My professional experience in each culture has equipped me to exercise leadership with confident intention and cultural sensitivity. My cultural sense has been enhanced by travel in Europe and the Middle East. 

     In addition to cultural, linguistic, and organizational skills, I have gained recognition for persuasive speaking and official leadership in university social, business, and law fraternities. A President’s Scholarship recipient and active member of two international clubs, I devote more than 20 hours each semester to charitable causes (Habitat for Humanity, animal refuge, parks).

     I am comfortable with people from every socio-economic background and adapt myself appropriately. This has contributed to my strong presence with the university faculty and student body. These are some of the critical factors signaling my readiness to study and practice law with a clear mind, mature judgment, and social conscience. I respect Abraham Lincoln’s 1855 advice to Isham Reavis, an aspiring student of law, “…your own resolution to succeed, is more important than any other one thing” (Abraham Lincoln Online), and I am resolutely determined.