To Kill A Mockingbird Reflective Essay

My interest in Law was influenced by Harper Lee's novel, 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' I was able to draw parallels between Atticus Finch's moral persona and myself; I too believe in justice and equality, and this literary work has allowed me to associate the Law with achieving a more just world. My enjoyment in debating has helped to extend this interest, an attribute that Law will help me to both refine and use on a daily basis.

Through work experience at Wilberforce Chambers, I have been able to broaden my understanding of the Law and gain an insight into the life of a Barrister. This enabled me to experience Law in practice through reading skeleton arguments and by attending numerous trials and hearings. These were predominantly at the Chancery
I have been entrusted with carrying out a fundraising event; the group work involved in this improved my teamwork skills, as I had to collaborate with others in order to efficiently manage the event. Additionally, my Spanish class and I ran weekly tutor sessions in Year 12, allowing me to take on the role of a mentor to younger students, which was both rewarding and valuable in allowing me to help others. I also won an award for outstanding representation of my school for speaking at my local Holocaust Memorial Day service, enriching my abilities as a Public Speaker and being a valuable lesson in the importance of community. For these contributions, I have been awarded the 'vInspired Award' for 50 hours of volunteering, which taught me how to manage my time between my academic pursuits and my voluntary work.

My initial perception of Law as a pillar of justice has been developed through my experiences into a more comprehensive view of it as both captivating and intellectually stimulating. Consequently, I am now looking forward to expanding my knowledge of Law at University; where I intend to explore every opportunity and fully immerse myself into student