Personal Statement

I will excel in law school because I am a goal-motivated person who enjoys being intellectually challenged. I applied for the English Honours program because I wanted the opportunity to hone my research skills, to work with other highly motivated students, and to develop my writing abilities in order to prepare myself for law school. I have accomplished all of these goals, as evidenced by the completion of my 40-page undergraduate thesis which was well-received by my supervisors. My thesis was a self-directed project which improved my time management skills and taught me how to set my own interim deadlines. These skills will help me succeed in the legal profession, which is demanding and exacting in terms of balancing attention to detail with

In Grade 10, I participated in a three-month work experience program at Lonsdale Law Firm. Part of my job was completing the annual update of the various looseleaf law books for the company. I found this fascinating because it indicates that law is a constantly evolving field. I also spent a day job shadowing a lawyer who specializes in indigenous law at Ratcliff & Company. I was inspired by the relationship that she had with her clients, particularly by the hope and trust she was able to inspire in them. I would love to be able to develop similar relationships with my own clients one

for over three and a half years. My employer has told me that I am an excellent employee because of my organizational skills, intelligence, and adaptability. I register and maintain records for four companies, handle official translation, notarization and consular approval processes. I draft informal contracts, which is one of my favourite aspects of my job because it requires critical thinking and research. I was recently promoted to Vice President of Corporate Development of the Metals Investor Forum. My duties now include handling all communications with clients, drafting and disseminating marketing materials, planning conferences, team management, and building our brand name. Once I become a lawyer, these experiences will help me build and maintain a client base.

My personal history demonstrates my tenacity and ability to succeed despite personal hardship. My mother was diagnosed with cancer in January 2010 and passed away on December 6th, 2012. She was very sick during my first two years of university which caused me to prioritize spending time with her above all else. Losing my mother was extremely difficult, especially since she always served as a source of inspiration and encouragement to me. As a result, my grades during first and second year were not as impressive as I believe they would have been had I not experienced a family