Law degree personal statement example (2v) Queen Mary offer

Why do you want to study this course or subject?

The law is ever changing, keeping in sync with society. As different situations arise, the legal body has to adapt through means of reforms and precedent in order to maintain equality. I believe law must ironically abide by the only rule of the country that remains the same; keeping justice. This is what makes the system so fascinating, and is why the LLB seems both intriguing and challenging to me. The progression of law and its constant need for perfection is the area I have a keen interest for. At university, I hope to expand and deepen my knowledge of the various components that make up law.

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

Enrichment classes at the De Montfort University enforced the idea of necessary change. I saw reasoning behind why the law must modify itself and, in turn, I gained an understanding of the legal world. My success of reaching the semi-finals in a county-wide mooting competition helped me gain a reach into delivering a legal argument, while improving my ability to think on my feet. I have also tried to implement legal actives in college by founding and chairing the Beauchamp Law Society. Here, I have to be organised and proactive to make sure debates, talks, and visits are arranged and enjoyed. These activities, I believe, are a testament to the awareness I carry within the subject.

My mix of A level subjects have allowed me to gain essential skills for legal studies. Maths has been important in leading me to rational, thought-out decisions. English Language in particular aided me to develop analytical and linguistic techniques while keeping my fluency in writing. These skills helped me with the difficulties of Chemistry; I found out how to apply my knowledge when solving problems with numerous answers. Reading Law at this level has spurred me in taking the subject to university. The syllabus has taught me how to apply legal theory to real-life situations.

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

Having spent time in two soliciting firms, my work experience has propelled my interest in the profession. I found myself stimulated by the workings of law in and outside the court, especially the way solicitors prepare and deliver their cases. After being able to shadow various staff, the placement gave me a taster in what challenges lawyers must adhere to.

Through my extra curricular activities, I have achieved vital skills which create a versatile law student. In being a dedicated member of the student body, I came runner up in Student Governor Elections, where my confidence was boosted after giving speeches to 500 of my fellow peers. I proved myself to be a sensitive listener when I was trained by Childline in a peer support scheme; a personal accomplishment of mine. When I presented a research project based on the concentration levels in classrooms, the findings were used throughout the school. This proves I can make reliable results, and can be entrusted with demanding responsibilities.

Outside school, I have tried to create a sideline to my studies. I regularly give guitar lessons to beginners and intermediates. I am also part of Hathi Productions, a professional theatre group, taking on a variety of roles in between term time. My participation in a five-a-side football league outside college has created a par between academia and social activities, proving I am suited to undergraduate life.

I believe my passion for law can help me become successful in the next step, and my enthusiasm can help over come the undoubted challenges.

Universities applied to:

• Queen Mary

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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