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Personal Statement:Law 94
This is a real Law personal statement written by a student for their university application. It has been carefully edited into the new three-question format, with all of the original wording kept. It may have strengths and weaknesses, but it can be used as inspiration for writing your own UCAS personal statement. Ensure your personal statement is entirely your own work, copying from this example or other sources is considered plagiarism and can affect your application. There are lots more examples in our collection of sample personal statements.
Why do you want to study this course or subject?
Being a Witness Service Volunteer has allowed me to experience the Criminal Justice system in action, which has been an utterly enthralling and fascinating experience. This sparked my interest in the law itself and fuelled my desire to pursue a career in the legal profession. I work at Woolwich Crown Court, where I support witnesses who are due to give evidence in court, many of these witnesses are victims of crime whose lives have been completely altered by the offences committed against them and overtaken by the legal journey which has eventually led to them to stand as witnesses. Giving evidence in court is an extremely daunting and stressful process for many witnesses and volunteers are tasked with providing them with emotional support. I have also learnt a considerable amount about the trial process, which I explain thoroughly to the witnesses. I conduct pre-trial visits, which are guided tours of the courtroom. I have also had opportunity to sit in on numerous criminal trials, as well as supporting witnesses in the actual courtrooms whilst they are giving evidence, which has allowed me to witness justice being served and discover that I want to be involved in this process.
After reading 'Justice, What’s the Right Thing to Do?' by Michael Sandel, I developed an interest in political philosophy and how it relates to theories of morality and law. Sandel presents moral dilemmas to the reader and examines theories of utilitarianism and libertarianism and examines which values are arguably of upmost importance in western society. This allowed me to realise the various political and sociological contextual aspects of law. The Law is the cornerstone of every civilised society and has been so throughout the ages and its origins can be traced back to ancient times, which is why I find it infinitely fascinating.
How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?
My legal studies have developed my interest even further, as part of my Access to Law course I have the opportunity to take part in mooting. I won my first moot and secured a successful conviction for unlawful and dangerous act manslaughter. I have also taken part in events at BPP Law School where I took part in client interviewing, scenario based negotiation exercises and an advocacy skills class. This has allowed me to become a confident and articulate public speaker and gain practical legal experience.
I am a highly motivated and proactive student that has taken on a great amount of responsibility within my college. Recently I was elected Course Rep, being a rep has vastly improved my organisational skills and I articulate the views of my fellow students at regular meetings. So far this year, I have organised class outings to Woolwich Crown Court including a guided tour of a courtroom, a question and answer session with an Usher and a Barrister, as well as other social and academic activities. I am also the Communications and Activities officer, an active role within the Student Union which involves organising college wide events and working on marketing campaigns. This has enabled me to develop strong interpersonal skills and work effectively as part of a team, which will be highly beneficial at university and is of upmost importance for a successful legal career.
What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?
When volunteering as a Reading Activist during the Summer Reading Challenge 2014, I learnt how to converse with a wide variety of people and audiences. I was impressed by the children’s passion for reading and thrived in a position that encompassed my own love of literature.
I believe I am an ideal candidate for a law degree as I am a tenacious individual who rises to the challenge in both my academic and personal life. This summer I ran 10K to raise money for Cancer Research UK, I raised more than double my target amount and this is one my proudest achievements to date. I look forward to experiencing every aspect of university life and want to become even more involved within the student union, including having an active role within the student law society.
AI generated feedback
This feedback is AI-generated, based on the text of this personal statement:
This personal statement effectively illustrates a genuine passion for law through detailed volunteer experience and academic involvement. The applicant provides insightful examples such as mooting success and participation in law school events, which strengthen their preparation for the course. To improve, the statement could benefit from a clearer mention of specific university choices and required grades, which are important for modern UCAS applications. Additionally, linking experiences more explicitly to skills that will benefit the applicant at university and in their future legal career could enhance the statement's impact. Maintaining the authentic voice and enthusiasm is a strong point to retain.
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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