Law Uncovered Personal Statement

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I believe that law must be the dominant foundation within society which can have a profound effect on people's lives. I believe law aids individuals to achieve justice. A close member of my family studied law at university which stimulated me to research the possibility of following the same path into further education. My interest in law developed from my research into the subject. I have read the book 'Law Uncovered' which has driven me to make this informed decision about my future by studying Law at University, taking the first step in my career.
By studying Psychology, I have gained analytical skills and insight into human behaviour which should be helpful to a law professional. For example, how criminals that are convicted tend to have

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