Final Draft,Ready to Submit?
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 6:52 pm
OK so I think I have my PS dialed in, but would love to get some last minute opinions before I submit my apps. My GPA is only a 3.2 so I really need to have this be pretty perfect for it to compliment my ( hopefully ) high Dec LSAT score. Any feedback is much appreciated, thanks!!
The tension in the air is thick, ready to erupt at any time. Crowds are sprawled out in tents and sleeping bags on the sidewalks, others are chanting slogans and waving flags. Some shoot off fireworks while others graffiti their anti-government sentiments on any piece of exposed wall or building. This is Tahrir Square; this is the birthplace of the Arab Spring.
In the midst of the chaos and excitement, I found myself in a quiet office building a mile away, sheltered and closed off to the very real things happening around me. In February of 2012, I was afforded the rare opportunity to travel to Egypt to work as consultant for the Subway Sandwiches brand. As an International Business major, I spent four years of my life preparing for a career that allowed me to travel abroad and experience new cultures, so I accepted the offer.
Working in close proximity to the Tahrir Square, I spent many evenings after work mingling with protestors, speaking with foreign journalists, and assisting volunteers distribute hot tea to the masses. I was drawn to the square, the energy emitted from the thousands of people who fought for justice acted as a magnetic field and pulled me in. Race, color, age, gender or socio-economic background did not matter in Tahrir; the only criteria necessary was a sense of humanity.
One evening, I saw a journalist trying to communicate with an elderly woman, but she could not comprehend his broken Arabic. I stepped in, and translated his question, ”Why are you out here every night, what does this all mean to you?” With tears trickling down her cheek, she replied,” So that my children and grandchildren can have the opportunity to live a life of dignity and respect, this is A New Beginning for all of us, for Egypt”. Tahrir symbolizes hope, change, justice, and democracy. Here, people feel that their voices can be heard, that they are helping rewrite their country’s history. They see themselves as catalysts for a change that they have for so long yearned for, but could never attain.
Tahrir has become a beacon of hope in an otherwise hopeless situation for the Egyptian people. Protected by the newly forged authority of the Square, they make their demands for a fully democratic government known. Similarly, the law affords those who have been marginalized, disenfranchised and with no place to turn, protection from the cruel realities of life. The law in all its grandeur and mystique is still at its essence a beacon of hope. It provides a sense of security, a belief that when all else fails we have somewhere to turn to. In addition, the law is a voice for those who have been too afraid to speak out about the injustices they have suffered, thus inviting them back into a society that has for so long forgot they were there.
Growing up in America, I have often taken for granted the law and the vital function it serves in our society. It wasn’t until I moved to Egypt, did I realize how critical role the law played in protecting and working towards the improvement of citizens’ rights. This epiphany sparked a serious drive within me to pursue an education in the legal field. As a student of the law, I will amass the knowledge and skillset to be a loud and clear voice for the downtrodden and forgotten citizens of our planet. As a lawyer, I plan on focusing on International Human Rights issues, for it is those people living foreign lands that are often the most abused and neglected, yet are left with no way to seek assistance or to make their grievances known to higher authorities. There are millions of people around the globe who suffer just as the Egyptian people are suffering, but I believe that an end to this suffering can be attained. If we, as humans, and lawyers, stand up for what is right and just then we can have a very real, tangible impact on this world that will affect future generations for years to come.
The tension in the air is thick, ready to erupt at any time. Crowds are sprawled out in tents and sleeping bags on the sidewalks, others are chanting slogans and waving flags. Some shoot off fireworks while others graffiti their anti-government sentiments on any piece of exposed wall or building. This is Tahrir Square; this is the birthplace of the Arab Spring.
In the midst of the chaos and excitement, I found myself in a quiet office building a mile away, sheltered and closed off to the very real things happening around me. In February of 2012, I was afforded the rare opportunity to travel to Egypt to work as consultant for the Subway Sandwiches brand. As an International Business major, I spent four years of my life preparing for a career that allowed me to travel abroad and experience new cultures, so I accepted the offer.
Working in close proximity to the Tahrir Square, I spent many evenings after work mingling with protestors, speaking with foreign journalists, and assisting volunteers distribute hot tea to the masses. I was drawn to the square, the energy emitted from the thousands of people who fought for justice acted as a magnetic field and pulled me in. Race, color, age, gender or socio-economic background did not matter in Tahrir; the only criteria necessary was a sense of humanity.
One evening, I saw a journalist trying to communicate with an elderly woman, but she could not comprehend his broken Arabic. I stepped in, and translated his question, ”Why are you out here every night, what does this all mean to you?” With tears trickling down her cheek, she replied,” So that my children and grandchildren can have the opportunity to live a life of dignity and respect, this is A New Beginning for all of us, for Egypt”. Tahrir symbolizes hope, change, justice, and democracy. Here, people feel that their voices can be heard, that they are helping rewrite their country’s history. They see themselves as catalysts for a change that they have for so long yearned for, but could never attain.
Tahrir has become a beacon of hope in an otherwise hopeless situation for the Egyptian people. Protected by the newly forged authority of the Square, they make their demands for a fully democratic government known. Similarly, the law affords those who have been marginalized, disenfranchised and with no place to turn, protection from the cruel realities of life. The law in all its grandeur and mystique is still at its essence a beacon of hope. It provides a sense of security, a belief that when all else fails we have somewhere to turn to. In addition, the law is a voice for those who have been too afraid to speak out about the injustices they have suffered, thus inviting them back into a society that has for so long forgot they were there.
Growing up in America, I have often taken for granted the law and the vital function it serves in our society. It wasn’t until I moved to Egypt, did I realize how critical role the law played in protecting and working towards the improvement of citizens’ rights. This epiphany sparked a serious drive within me to pursue an education in the legal field. As a student of the law, I will amass the knowledge and skillset to be a loud and clear voice for the downtrodden and forgotten citizens of our planet. As a lawyer, I plan on focusing on International Human Rights issues, for it is those people living foreign lands that are often the most abused and neglected, yet are left with no way to seek assistance or to make their grievances known to higher authorities. There are millions of people around the globe who suffer just as the Egyptian people are suffering, but I believe that an end to this suffering can be attained. If we, as humans, and lawyers, stand up for what is right and just then we can have a very real, tangible impact on this world that will affect future generations for years to come.
