SELF-REFLECTION UPON THE LAW

Self-Reflection upon the Law



Self-Reflection upon the Law

Academic staff are always encouraging students to be independent in relation to their intellectual studies. Much of the work encouraged by PDP has been a traditional aspect of higher education, and consequently forms part of a law degree.

My goal is simple: intellectual enrichment and the use of my knowledge to help those in need of a helping hand. Passion and desire are the internal instincts that have brought me this far in life, and are the core characteristics that I rely on to carry me through Law School. My life experiences have helped me to appreciate the value of this goal, and I look forward to reaching it.

If a reporter were to write an article on my collegiate career, it would tell an impressive story. It would include a list of co-curricular activities only matched by my involvement in community services. My academic achievements while studying legal studies as a module would be summed up by my involvement in the area of legal studies. My academic achievements are but a minor portion of the overall picture of my collegiate career.

 As an only child, my mother was less than thrilled at the thought of her son leaving her side. She was scared of being alone, and while I was challenged with the excitement of going away to school, I did experience the pangs of  being homesick at times. My freshman year I went home almost every single weekend. Eventually I overcame the home sickness, and enjoyed my collegiate experience.

Throughout the next three years, I did a number of community service projects. I volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House, Arizona Children's Home, Nike's Women Walk, Project Shine, The "Big Event" to name a few. I played a leadership role ...