<p>I have asked many of my peers this question on campus, and I am not satisfied with their replies. Most say they choose to pursue it because it is a catalyst to "mad bank" and it earns them a great reputation; however, that isn't the reason why I'm choosing this career path. So, tell me, why law and in which field of law are you particularly interested?</p>
<p>Just to begin the flow: I choose law because I truly admire the U.S. Constitution; I think it's the best document ever composed in the history of the U.S., and I would do my best to uphold it and use it to serve citizens of America. Also, I love serving as a mediator or as a liason between opposing parties; I try my best to resolve the matters in the most efficient, diplomatic way possible. I have experience doing this among friends and mostly my younger siblings (they fight all the time). I haven't decided which branch of law to pursue because I have an interest in virtually all--from criminal to immigration law and from corporate to administrative law. Anyway, your turn. What genuinely intrigues you about law that you choose/chose to pursue it?</p>
<p>It's admirable and understandable enough, given an honest interest in law, to hope that one's future peers will be interested in more than money and reputation. I'm under the impression that you'll find plenty of that at any school, but certainly at some more than others. Nonetheless...a fair question, and a nice change on this board (which is generally disheartening, however honest and well-intentioned).</p>
<p>I've always been intrigued with law, and as I studied and discovered more about politics and figured out what I wanted to do with my life, it seemed like the right idea. Plus, I've always enjoyed intricacies, research, debate, and bashing my head against a wall (all of which I figure will occur during law school :)</p>
<p>I'm guessing none of you guys are actually in law school, because these are the kinds of answers people joke about writing on personal statements. The only thing you left out was saying how you "love to argue," although the "great debater" has managed to cover that angle. Nobody likes the smarmy condescending guy who thinks his uninformed "intellectual curiosity" makes him better than everybody.</p>
<p>Why do people become accountants? Why do they become HR managers? There's not any one answer and nobody has some kind of epiphany where they realize the job will satisfy every desire they have ever had in life.</p>
<p>Americanski, everyone has a simple interest in something; even if it sounds elementary to you. I truly uphold my interests in law, and I will live up to them.</p>
<p>So, some students in law school are condescending. Anyways, rather than bringing up personality types and mocking the OP, I will actually post something constructive to the disccusion:</p>
<p>Why I am interested in attending law school:
- legal education at a top law school is one of the most stimulating educations you can get
- monetary rewards of becoming a lawyer
- prospect of receiving a scholarship at a lower tier law school in desired region
- I could manage writing a lot on the job
- prospect of becoming a judge
- intellectual rather than physical work
- only three years of post graduate schooling for a prestigious degree, as opposed to medical school
- enjoy learning</p>
<p>Becoming a judge has certainly caught my eye; that's an awesome position that I would certainly consider in my career. I, additionally, wouldn't mind being a TV court judge (with actual legal experience). Also, perhaps consulting on Court TV is eye candy also, if you will.</p>
<p>Right now, to become a better (more legitimate) activist, to end my and my family's financial misery, to feed my habit of finding loopholes in everything, to sustain my spirit as a fighter, etc</p>
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<li><p>Because I like detective work.</p></li>
<li><p>Because I like to be self-employed.</p></li>
<li><p>Because I'm somewhat competitive.</p></li>
<li><p>Because it pays the bills (usually!)</p></li>
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<p>I don't plan on going to law school -- we have too many in our family and too many in California! But I asked my parents (both lawyers) this question and they both said to "help people" out of jams. For my dad, it's a constitutional issue -- he is a public defender and they don't make a lot of money -- everyone has the right to a fair trial. When I asked how he could defend killers, he said it wasn't his job to determine whether they did the act they're charged with -- that was the judge's or juries' job. It was his job to make sure they got a fair trial and they were well represented. For my mom, she doesn't make a lot of money either. She likes the research part and writing part, and likes the fact that it helps pay the mortgage and puts food on the table.</p>
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<p>Employment litigation in New York City. I'm not sure what the difference is between law office and law firm, but "law firm" gives me the impression of multiple attorneys. I have no partners, no associates, and no other employees.</p>