Pursuing A Degree In Crime And Deviance

My interest for law began when studying the topic of Crime and Deviance in GCSE Sociology. The subject allowed me to look at how society functions, the behaviour of different social groups and how the social policies put in place by the bodies of government help regulate the social order. Crime and Deviance taught me how laws are made and enforced and the various crimes which occur within the corporate world for example white collar crimes. This led to my interest being focused on criminal and corporate law. However through taster courses I learnt that there are many areas of law which spark my interest as I gained an insight into the core modules of the law degree. After finishing Law I wish to pursue a career as a solicitor by completing my LPC.
I shadowed at a solicitors firm which informed me about interactions between clients and solicitors. I gained further knowledge of how a solicitor must communicate effectively with clients ensuring they have full understanding of the procedures. This experience led me to organise work experience during the Christmas holidays at another law firm to add to my understanding of law. I attended a Pre-Law course where I had to pay attention to detail taking many points into
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