Why I Chose Law School

Why am I not applying for law school? When I graduated high school and on up to my third semester of college, I was a Political Science major determined to go to law school. I even created a vision board with the list of school that I was going to apply to. Now, three years and three major changes later, I find myself applying for a Masters of Arts in English at Wayne State University.
English began to alter my plans during my first major specific class. Prior to my Children’s Literature class, I thought an English degree would limit my future opportunities. I grew up believing that English was the major you add on to your “real” major as you prepare for law school. As a result, I did not expect to gain much from this class. However, as the semester progressed, I found that I was taking a theology sociology, and political science class …show more content…
I was introduced to Wayne State University when I heard about the school’s programs for students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Although, the specific program I heard of was for students interested in law school, I was still intrigued by the University’s efforts to assist students like me. In addition, Wayne State University has one of the few English programs that I believe will aid me in achieving my goal to earn a Masters and eventually a Ph.D. in English. At this moment, I am unsure of what I would like to specialize in. I have been fortunate to have a diverse undergraduate education that has aided me in developing an interest in African-American Literature and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies. Wayne State University is one of the few schools that I have researched who offer these areas of studies. As a result of the schools offerings, and other factors such as the schools’ location and diverse faculty, I believe this University will properly prepare me for all I hope to