The path I am on is paved with tile floors, and the lights above flicker in a way that reminds me of a school hallway. The path is seemingly endless, constantly branching, and is a mystery. Whenever it splits I am always presented with two choices: to go left, or to go right. The left path is always bright with sparkling floors and fresh air. The right path is much more foreboding. Most of the time, I can’t see more than a few feet in front of me and the air is heavy. I always try to go down the bright, comforting path because I hope it will lead me to a better future in this path called life. However, by looking deeper into the choices that I have been presented and by taking glimpses into the lives of others, I have realized that I am lucky
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The teenage defendants are real, and as an attorney in the program I have been able to meet with practicing attorneys, learn about the law, and most importantly learn the right side of life. The crimes that kids have come to Teen Court for include drug possession, shoplifting, and assault fourth degree. By coming to Teen Court and completing their disposition they can get their crime expunged. The kids essentially get a fresh start in life. Each trial is different and memorable because every defendant is different; however the most memorable trial is my first trial as a prosecution …show more content…
I was not longer satisfied knowing what the answer to a math question was. I wanted to know why mathematical concepts like the quadratic formula worked too. Now, more than ever, I want to know why things works the way they do in classes like chemistry and calculus because that is how I learn best in my classes. I will never fail if I have a foundation in something. In addition to being more intellectually curious, I also became more personable. I began to slowly talk to more people because I realized it’s impossible to judge someone at first sight. I am grateful that I was curious enough about the law to join Teen Court, because it has truly been life
The teenage defendants are real, and as an attorney in the program I have been able to meet with practicing attorneys, learn about the law, and most importantly learn the right side of life. The crimes that kids have come to Teen Court for include drug possession, shoplifting, and assault fourth degree. By coming to Teen Court and completing their disposition they can get their crime expunged. The kids essentially get a fresh start in life. Each trial is different and memorable because every defendant is different; however the most memorable trial is my first trial as a prosecution …show more content…
I was not longer satisfied knowing what the answer to a math question was. I wanted to know why mathematical concepts like the quadratic formula worked too. Now, more than ever, I want to know why things works the way they do in classes like chemistry and calculus because that is how I learn best in my classes. I will never fail if I have a foundation in something. In addition to being more intellectually curious, I also became more personable. I began to slowly talk to more people because I realized it’s impossible to judge someone at first sight. I am grateful that I was curious enough about the law to join Teen Court, because it has truly been life