"Justice cannot be done on one side but must be done on both" as Eleanor Roosevelt stated and this idea of the pursuit of justice has been a guiding factor in my passion to study Law. I am fascinated in the administration of law in society.
For A Level, I study English Literature, Government and Politics, History and Religious Studies. English has cemented my ability to interpret and understand oral and written pieces of communication whilst also improving my own communication skills, I can complete sustained pieces of writing and analyse material in depth with a keen attention to detail. History and Religious Studies have both served to help develop my skills of critical analysis and to carry out a substantial level of research independently …show more content…
From my two contrasting experiences of leading both Examination in chief and cross-examination I have learnt the value of using evidence to reinforce an argument while also leading me to develop a more sophisticated style of questioning. The competition has also built my interest in Law by requiring research into principles fundamental to Law such as identification or dishonesty as laid out in R v. Turnbull and R v. Ghosh respectively. Balancing this commitment alongside my four A Levels has been challenging but I have developed my organisational abilities to allow me to manage conflicting deadlines. I have also been highly involved in other debating competitions like Model United Nations and European Youth Parliament. Both required me to research a wide range of issues and then work as part of a team to present them. My presentational and teamwork skills both benefitted from these experiences, experiences that led to a growth in my interest in human rights. In 2015, I took part in a Law Summer school hosted by UCL that granted me the full university experience and centring on the theme of Access to Justice, an ever more pressing concern given the austerity measures that have seen drastic cuts to legal aid. All these experiences have simply confirmed my passion to study Law at
For A Level, I study English Literature, Government and Politics, History and Religious Studies. English has cemented my ability to interpret and understand oral and written pieces of communication whilst also improving my own communication skills, I can complete sustained pieces of writing and analyse material in depth with a keen attention to detail. History and Religious Studies have both served to help develop my skills of critical analysis and to carry out a substantial level of research independently …show more content…
From my two contrasting experiences of leading both Examination in chief and cross-examination I have learnt the value of using evidence to reinforce an argument while also leading me to develop a more sophisticated style of questioning. The competition has also built my interest in Law by requiring research into principles fundamental to Law such as identification or dishonesty as laid out in R v. Turnbull and R v. Ghosh respectively. Balancing this commitment alongside my four A Levels has been challenging but I have developed my organisational abilities to allow me to manage conflicting deadlines. I have also been highly involved in other debating competitions like Model United Nations and European Youth Parliament. Both required me to research a wide range of issues and then work as part of a team to present them. My presentational and teamwork skills both benefitted from these experiences, experiences that led to a growth in my interest in human rights. In 2015, I took part in a Law Summer school hosted by UCL that granted me the full university experience and centring on the theme of Access to Justice, an ever more pressing concern given the austerity measures that have seen drastic cuts to legal aid. All these experiences have simply confirmed my passion to study Law at