My Interest in the Study of Law

If medication heals one's corporeity, then law is the medicine for society, maintaining the process of societal order. If religion rectifies one's soul, then law is the religion for society, shaping people's morality and leading to a harmonios society. Law is the "operating system" shaping the society! But is also influenced by people, politics, and social institutions, therefore reflecting the society as a whole! The diverse and multifaceted nature of law, but also it's inseparable relationship permeating almost all aspects of the society attracts and induces me to study law at degree level.

I’ve also thoroughly enjoyed eye-opening texts such as "What about Law?", and I've gained an insight of studying law as an academic subject with the use of legal reasonings to reach a conclusion. I've also gained a deeper understanding of the seven core areas in English law, and the field of Human Rights particularly drawn my attention for it's paradoxical relationship with the application of criminal law for having both a defensive and offensive role. This depicts the complex, yet fascinating nature of law. Moreover, the controversy of Human Rights for elderly also aroused my sympathy as a reflection of my observations on current affairs:

Behind the wealthy image of Hong Kong, the aging population and widening income gap also sheds light on the lack of care and protection mechanisms for elderlies. I've been the eyewitness of elderlies picking rubbishes and facing homelessness. Reading the "Protection and gaps under human rights law" has taught me that elderlies may also face multiple age-related discrimination which worsens the issue. This shouts a need for reform! Elderlies should also be included in the category for special care and atte...

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...adminton competition, and also a 3rd place for table tennis. Both have improved my communication and team work skills, but also balanced between my academic and social life, and I would continue this balance whilst at university.

Throughout the course, I've endeavored to achieve high academic standards, and rewarded with a scholarship of 75% fee remission. I'm dedicated to continue to invest time in my studies, and studying in the UK provides the opportunity to acquire superior education and qualifications, while enjoying a full social life. Personally, this also provides an ideal career prospect in HK for their similar legal system based on the common law.

I would relish the opportunity of studying a law degree and believe that I possess the appropriate skill-set to cope with the challenge and workload involved, making a positive contribution to university life.