Law School Application Essay

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I invariably knew that I wanted to have a positive impact on society. When I graduated high school, I was diagnosed with stage three Burkett Lymphoma Cancer. I was blessed to receive care from great doctors and nurses that saw me through those challenging times. My experience has inspired me to become a better and stronger person. Told by doctors, that I would never conceive children were definitely an obstacle, but I overcame it. Being a mother and attending law school is a struggle within itself. Having to sacrifice time away from my three daughters’ is hard not only for me, but them as well. It is a true challenge that I want to take on, so that I can not only fulfill my dreams, but also help my daughter’s in their endeavors. My experience …show more content…

Before considering law school, I imagined that becoming a physician would be my calling, but it was not until I worked at a Children’s Hospital that I realized that this was not the case. While working at the hospital, I witnessed a lot of pain and suffering of children, which was unbearable for me to watch. My heart went out to the children and their families going through such tough times, but it also, made me realize that it takes a special kind of person to execute certain types of jobs. At that moment I experience an epiphany that I needed to rethink my career aspirations. I realized that this was not the profession that was best fit for me and my grades reflected it. In the midst of finding myself, I lost three of my beloved grandparents, all of whom were very dear to me. This tragedy was very hard for me; my grades reflect the pain that I was dealing with. Over time, I healed and chose a major and career path that I was truly excited about. The grades I have earned since my hardship reflect my true talents and potential. I knew that I wanted to help people, but not in a physical aspect rather advocating for people and being their representative. I would like to study Health Law so that I can advocate for the rights of individuals in a legal

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