I grew up with two corporate attorneys as my parents so it was natural that I learned early on

what the language of law might sound like. This isn’t to say that traditional bedtime stories were replaced
by court decisions, but an argument at the dinner table often resorted to a spontaneous battle to determine
who could gather the most compelling evidence to justify one’s logic. Because of this type of upbringing,
a career in law didn’t seem intimidating, but was rather something that held such a degree of normalcy
that it remained hidden in plain sight while I struggled to choose a profession as a university student.
Throughout my life, reading and writing have always had a major presence because they inspired
me to ask more questions and to recognize the limits of my knowledge. I understand that the beauty of life
rests in uncertainty. I often have phases where I read as much material as I can process about a certain
field or subject. In recent months, it was medicine. I remember reading a memoir about a primary care
physician in New York and there was one passage that struck me. The unsung heroes in American
medicine were, in his view, family medicine doctors and it was the responsibility of society to encourage
them, appreciate them, thank them for their service, and forgive them for committing human errors (an
inevitable consequence of the profession). This simple yet profound call to action seemed to reveal
another layer to what can only be called my ultimate purpose. I am passionate about applying my skills in
a way that enables others to pursue their dreams and make a lasting impact on their communities. I do not
aspire to become an inventor of disruptive technology nor be a renowned neurosurgeon, but rather intend
to pave a path forward for individuals who do fit these profiles. By nature, I tend to lead from behind.
Rather than be the face of a brand or community, I wish to re-interpret idealistic visions to develop
realistic and practical steps forward. Law, by nature, is a means to do so.
In the midst of a global pandemic, I realized that law school was a crucial next step in my career.
In my conversations with legal professionals, I noticed that my direct style of questioning, tendency to see
the world through the eyes of the law, and desire to understand the application of the law across business
sectors wasn’t unique. I felt like I belonged to this inner circle of professionals. It was this certainty that
led me to believe that I had found a path that matched my true identity, unlike careers associated with my
undergraduate major. A few years ago, I came across a saying that the “right career” is one in which you
have fallen in love with not only the ideal future ahead but more importantly, with all of the struggles and
challenges to reach that milestone. The process is just as key as the outcome. This holds true for my
decision to attend law school. From my perspective, law school embodies the passion I have for
academia, but also acts as a necessary gateway for me to become a credible legal resource for others. I
realize that higher education is demanding, both health-wise and financially, but it also curates an
environment that fosters unfettered exploration. As I explained to my friends, law is similar to learning a
foreign language in which words often have ambiguous meanings. It is challenging to become fluent in
any language, more so when certain nuances can only be captured with experience. Although law school
will almost certainly be one of the most difficult challenges I have faced thus far in life, it is one that I
accept without hesitancy.
In short, I want to dedicate my career towards learning how law influences and regulates different
industries, so that I can navigate its waters with relative ease on behalf of corporate clients in the future.
Law school is a means to an end that I am willing to fully dedicate my heart and soul to it.