<p>I'm applying regular to the College of Arts and sciences, and in the essay, it asks you to explain how you've come down to this list of majors. I have written about how I plan to be a criminal prosecutor, and got this from one of my friends being killed in seventh grade and no prosecution until this year, so the entire family and community had no justice for 4 years, and about how i want to be a prosecutor to ensure that those affected by heinous acts have justice, and those who break the law are punished. I need to tie it in with the Arts and sciences school of course, with specific programs. SO three things,</p>
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<li>Is this a good essay topic? and </li>
<li>Would they be more likely to accept me because of my intended career, as i doubt many people want to go into criminal prosecution?</li>
<li>Are there any specific programs that Cornell has that would be applicable to this topic? The majors I stated are, i believe, political science, economics, and int. relations. SHould I also include how interested I was in AP Gov, (which i got A's + 5 in) and how that furthur spurred my interest in become a criminal prosecuter? I would appreciate any help y'all could give me.</li>
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<p>Also, I'm an eagle scout, if that could have any effect? </p>
<p>I have to send it in by tomorrow night, so I would appreciate any aid you could give me! Thanks!</p>
<p>WL: this is just my initial gut reaction. I don’t mean to belittle the tragedy for your friend, his family and loved ones.</p>
<p>But knowing attorneys who are both prosecutors and criminal defense (for indigent) lawyers – your tone may come across as “vindictive” as opposed to a neutral officer of the court. </p>
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<p>My friend who is a criminal defense atty is 100% passionate for the law and her profession and the fair treatment for her charges. She’s not naive and knows 95% of them are guilty. But she is adamant that an inadequate system doesn’t unduly railroad her defendants – where most +80% of other court appointed attys are pro bono – and have no incentive to ever go to trial – she works for the county and is paid by the county – unlike those others who are paid a pittance per case. Very little “justice” for those folks.</p>
<p>Again, I’m sorry to stir the pot at this late hour. **And feel 100% free to completely ignore me. ** I don’t know you and you don’t know me. I wish you luck on your endeavors – but I’m just not certain that the tone you want to strike shouldn’t be less Clint Eastwood and more Thurgood Marshall.</p>
<p>Wired,
I think it’s a great topic and not vindictive at all. It shows as much passion for the law and justice as any, and an empathy for those who have been victimized. If you write from the heart, it can display a maturity beyond your years. My spouse was a criminal prosecutor for 15 years and she went into it, not to be 'vindictive" but to ensure that justice was served.
She was just as passionate as any defense attorney.</p>