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Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 2:01 pm
I realize this is very rough, but just wanted some outside opinion as whether the anaolgy fits or nix it and start fresh. Thanks
Becoming a lawyer was a simple inevitability when I was first given the chance to see Jim Carrey’s “Liar Liar.” However, the path which has led me to make this calculated decision to apply to the __________ was not so inevitable, but has had its fair share of failures and successes. Growing up with lawyers in my family I developed a passion for law and following the rules, which coincided with the interest generated by the fantasy world of practicing set in my head by movies and television. The one constant that developed alongside my desire to learn and practice law was the game of tennis. I started playing tennis at the age of nine, and I feel as though the sport gives an interesting perspective on life to the players who devote the time and effort I have to the game. While some sports are easy to take hold of, tennis offers a different challenge in that you must be willing to deal with hours of repetition in order to begin to see results. I found that drive at a young age and not only dedicated countless hours, but worked hard during those hours to ensure that I found success in the sport. As I trained in the sport I also competed against my peers, which added the other key aspect of tennis to my repertoire. While in competition you not only compete against an opponent on the court but you must battle within yourself as each missed shot digs at you making you doubt yourself, while each winner can help bring your confidence to its peak. You can only achieve victory if you learn from the poor shots rather than simply recall them, as well as keep in mind the shots that you hit successfully. I feel as though these experiences in my tennis game can relate to the field of law. In order to be successful not only in the practice of law but in law school you must be willing to dedicate yourself to many hours of study and practice. Law is also one of the most challenging fields to study, and you must be able to deal with the occasional failure. I feel as though my upbringing in a family with lawyers as well as my youth experiences in the game of tennis have made me capable of dedicating myself to the study and practice of law. I feel as though not only will I be able to handle the pressures and hours, but succeed with them. I have failed in the past in both academics and athletics, but I write to you now as a person who has moved beyond those failures and wishes to focus on the successes that have made me able to write about my ability to become a fantastic lawyer. The ________ is also a place which I have grown to love during the years I spent there for my undergraduate degree. I want to work and live in the South after graduating and feel as though the _______________is the best atmosphere and package for me to move forward with my education.
Becoming a lawyer was a simple inevitability when I was first given the chance to see Jim Carrey’s “Liar Liar.” However, the path which has led me to make this calculated decision to apply to the __________ was not so inevitable, but has had its fair share of failures and successes. Growing up with lawyers in my family I developed a passion for law and following the rules, which coincided with the interest generated by the fantasy world of practicing set in my head by movies and television. The one constant that developed alongside my desire to learn and practice law was the game of tennis. I started playing tennis at the age of nine, and I feel as though the sport gives an interesting perspective on life to the players who devote the time and effort I have to the game. While some sports are easy to take hold of, tennis offers a different challenge in that you must be willing to deal with hours of repetition in order to begin to see results. I found that drive at a young age and not only dedicated countless hours, but worked hard during those hours to ensure that I found success in the sport. As I trained in the sport I also competed against my peers, which added the other key aspect of tennis to my repertoire. While in competition you not only compete against an opponent on the court but you must battle within yourself as each missed shot digs at you making you doubt yourself, while each winner can help bring your confidence to its peak. You can only achieve victory if you learn from the poor shots rather than simply recall them, as well as keep in mind the shots that you hit successfully. I feel as though these experiences in my tennis game can relate to the field of law. In order to be successful not only in the practice of law but in law school you must be willing to dedicate yourself to many hours of study and practice. Law is also one of the most challenging fields to study, and you must be able to deal with the occasional failure. I feel as though my upbringing in a family with lawyers as well as my youth experiences in the game of tennis have made me capable of dedicating myself to the study and practice of law. I feel as though not only will I be able to handle the pressures and hours, but succeed with them. I have failed in the past in both academics and athletics, but I write to you now as a person who has moved beyond those failures and wishes to focus on the successes that have made me able to write about my ability to become a fantastic lawyer. The ________ is also a place which I have grown to love during the years I spent there for my undergraduate degree. I want to work and live in the South after graduating and feel as though the _______________is the best atmosphere and package for me to move forward with my education.