Personal Narrative: A Career As A Lawyer

Since I was a child, my dream has always been to become a successful lawyer. There was only one problem. Which type of lawyer did I want to be? Usually, people wait until their senior year in college to decide which type of lawyer to become. However, I am a little different. I am the type of person that sets a long-term goal with many short-term goals to aid my success. With this mentality, it drove me crazy when I attempted to discover which type of law was right for me. As a freshman at Manning High School, I knew that it was time to pick my final decision on which type of lawyer would be best for me. I studied for days. I researched every type of law that there was to practice. After weeks of deliberation, I decided to place my thought process on hold. I realized that I could not base my future on just research, I had to feel it in my heart also. One day I stumbled across a high school organization. I knew this was the …show more content…
After obtaining my masters, I plan to continue off to law school where I will receive my Juris Doctor. Even though having a law degree will open many doors, having an MBA opens so many more. However, I would not be selfish with my success. The latter part of my plan involves moving back to Manning, SC. The little town that molded me into the person that I am. I want to come back and invest in my high school. I especially want to invest in the Manning High School chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America. When I say invest, I do not mean solely monetary investments. I also mean investing my time. The sharing of my business experience is the most vital thing that I can offer to my school. I wish that there was someone to come and explain their experiences with me right now. However, this Business at Moore summer program is the guidance that I need to get a push to excel. I am truly honored to even be considered as an invitation recipient for this fine