Why I Want to Become a Lawyer: My Future Career

My passion for pursuing a career in law stems from a deep-rooted interest in understanding our legal system. When asked, 'why I want to become a lawyer,' I reflect upon my growth as an individual and my eagerness to comprehend our laws better. It baffles me that our educational system doesn't emphasize teaching these laws, especially when they are meant for us to follow. How can we be law-abiding citizens without proper knowledge? My aspiration to become a lawyer might also have been influenced by years of watching shows like 'Law and Order SVU' and 'Criminal Minds.' I remember these shows always playing in my house, and I have my mother to thank for that. They not only entertained but also educated me about various facets of our society.

I want to become a lawyer because I believe that it is a good way to help people in my society. I also believe that it will help me develop skills I can also use in life. Since I was young people have told me I should become a lawyer because of me being a talkative and inquisitive personality. I believe that the law profession has an important role in the community. It helps to analyze and solve legal theories. The law profession gives justice to each individual.

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In this political climate where justice is not served to people’s families who has had a loved one killed because of their race I want to give everyone justice and make a change. I would also want professional growth so that I can be the best lawyer possible. Characteristics that I think that a lawyer should have and I wish to possess are boldness and courageousness. A lawyer should have confidence in their abilities and integrity while doing their job. When a lawyer has these characteristics this creates a type of professionalism around them.

A lawyer must be in control of their emotions at all times especially during intense moments in court. But also speak with compassion during these times. As a lawyer I think it is important to be able work under pressure. This is something that can also be used in life as well. I would like to use the same kind of confidence and calmness that is used in the courts room as well in parts of my life.

I also believe that at this time I possess all of these traits and this is why I believe that the law profession is for me. The law profession allows you to be involved in many different forms of service. For example if I entered the law profession I could choose to become a corporate lawyer, tax lawyer, and a judge. Being in the law profession it would allow me to have a deeper understanding of the law.I also want to become a lawyer so that I can have the analytical and critical skills that the law profession requires. I want to have the job of giving justice to those in our community.

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