Law degree personal statement example (2f)

Why do you want to study this course or subject?

A cancelled flight is how I discovered my passion for Law. I spent many hours at my aunt’s Law firm reading through case files, talking to solicitors and sitting in on client meetings until the next flight, which meant that from a young age I knew I had a keen interest in Law. I was fascinated by the prospect of everybody being equal under the Law and also the way the Law mirrored the progression of society, for example the changes to gay marriage and divorce.

In the future I intend to study for an LLB degree and join the Law Society, enabling me to participate in moot trials and further Law activities, which would help develop my knowledge of Law outside the syllabus. Furthermore, I hope to enrich my University experience through involvement in societies such as dance. I then intend to complete the LPC in order to gain a training contract with a Law firm.

How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?

An extensive curiosity with the daily news and an interest in the way our country is governed encouraged me to pursue Government and Politics as an A-level. The way our political system operates is also a crucial link with how the Law works, for example the Executive and the Cabinet are appointed by the Legislature. Therefore, I believe that I am able to cope with the future course as topics such as the Constitution and Judiciary are part of the Law.

The fact I am a very keen reader is the key reason why I chose English as an A-level. Moreover, the course has given me invaluable practice with continuous and extensive essay writing which I know will be a large element of studying Law.

Studying Psychology has helped me to see why various behaviours happen, such as why people obey or get stressed. At the same time it has taught me to compose structured and analytical essays, as well as the ability to grasp difficult concepts, which are key to studying Law.

Sociology on the other hand provides me with knowledge into how our society works and the effects of this on social groups, as well as the chance to explore controversial issues such as knife crime.

I also attended Turkish School and achieved an A grade A-level in 2006. This not only gained me a second language but also taught me to manange my time effectively.

To ensure I had made the right decision I gained work experience at three firms, C R Burton (High Street Law firm), Russell’s (West End Law firm) and SRLV (West End Accountantcy firm). The two Law work experiences taught me that the qualities of hard-work, commitment and determination were essential, skills I believe are demonstrated through my ability to maintain excellent grades along with my many other commitments. The accountancy experience gave me the chance to explore a different career path. Despite enjoying the wide range of tasks, it also helped confirm that Law was more appealing to me, as the legal trials I had been involved with at the Law firms had fascinated me more than client expenditures.

What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?

Aside from my academic participation, I am the Editor of the Sixth Form Magazine, an active member of Interact Club which organises a wide range of charity events, as well as a Publicity Prefect in the Senior Prefect Team, and also a Peer Mentor. These positions have placed me in a very responsible leadership role which requires a great deal of team work, as well as independence, organisation and a desire to help others.

Additionally, in my previous school I was Student Council representative for five consecutive years and Form Captain for two years, this taught me the ability to consider situations from different perspectives; which is essential to studying Law.

I have been heavily involved in Girl Guiding for over ten years and have recently gained my Adult Leadership Qualification for Rainbows, Brownies and Guides, after being a Young Leader for over 2 years. Being part of such a widespread organisation has meant that I have had the experience of working with people of all ages and cultures, being responsible, organised, and reliable (which are useful qualities for studying Law). In addition, I have obtained a First Response First Aid Qualification and have also sung in the semi-finals of the Guiding Star National Singing Finals.

Grades achieved:

• A grade A-level Turkish

How personal statements have changed?

The current personal statement format, with three 'scaffolding' questions, was introduced by Ucas in September 2025. This personal statement was submitted before then, using the old essay-style format. It has been carefully edited into the three-question format, with all of the original wording kept.

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