In 2010, a stranger entered my home and stabbed a family friend on several times after she had returned from a ballet. It was suspected that the crime was committed under the influence of drugs as there was no motive for the action. I came to realize all the different aspects involved in bringing justice to a victim, which has endured corporal and psychological wounds. This initiated my interest to study Law as justice helps the victim to heal as well as preventing these events from reoccurring. Therefore, I see the Law as a vital component of a functioning society. I am fascinated by its ability to constantly change to adapt itself to the most current requirements of the community. Growing up in London has enabled me to see the positive participation of the Law to the
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The first was with a commercial solicitor from the city firm Simmons & Simmons, which worked from the offices in both London and Paris. I obtained an insight into the profession such as the drafting and negotiating of the main documents as well as finalizing by forming an agreed contract, using the correct wording to avoid any misinterpretation. I was also informed of the pressure to stick to rigid deadlines. The second encounter was with a Lawyer from a London Firm, Farrer & Co. He started his career by writing wills for wealthy individuals. I was informed of the importance of witnesses when making a will to avoid fraud. I also learnt about the differences regarding heritage in France compared to the UK. This lawyer also had experience working with divorce cases. He found this frame of work to be saturated with emotion, which he personally found hard to cope with. Finally, He is currently working as an Intellectual Property Lawyer, which enables him to work in a more creative field, and does not limit his ability to interact with people. I completed my research by visiting Lincoln's Inn and attending my local court in
The first was with a commercial solicitor from the city firm Simmons & Simmons, which worked from the offices in both London and Paris. I obtained an insight into the profession such as the drafting and negotiating of the main documents as well as finalizing by forming an agreed contract, using the correct wording to avoid any misinterpretation. I was also informed of the pressure to stick to rigid deadlines. The second encounter was with a Lawyer from a London Firm, Farrer & Co. He started his career by writing wills for wealthy individuals. I was informed of the importance of witnesses when making a will to avoid fraud. I also learnt about the differences regarding heritage in France compared to the UK. This lawyer also had experience working with divorce cases. He found this frame of work to be saturated with emotion, which he personally found hard to cope with. Finally, He is currently working as an Intellectual Property Lawyer, which enables him to work in a more creative field, and does not limit his ability to interact with people. I completed my research by visiting Lincoln's Inn and attending my local court in