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KeileTheFriendlyMuuMuu wrote:Rourachnitchai wrote:Title self-explanatory.
I love political philosophy and ethics, I enjoy debating, I want a good career and I want to have an impact on society. You should get a career in politics, not law. Law is not about ethics, unless of course you believe defending criminals (many of whom are dead guilty) in criminal law is "ethical". Also, you won't be using "political philosophy" in corporate law. You'll be working at indecent hours on Friday night trying to finish a worthless document for Monday that no one will read until probably next Friday. Also, 99% of lawyers don't have an "impact on society"; the people that do are called politicians, who just happen to have acquired a JD. Many politicians, however, do not have JDs. Harper does not have a JD. Nor did Trudeau. The list goes on. I wanted to go law once, then I realized finance pays more at lower and higher levels with just as much downside. My interest in political philosophy and ethics, which are two core elements in the study of law with questions such as 'what is right?' and 'how ought we to apply justice in the state?', is more applicable to law than, say, financial engineering. Politics is not a secure career and the study of law is quite useful to 'lawmaking' should I venture to run for office. As a lawyer I would like to work for the government, and not necessarily as a prosecutor or public defense attorney. There are bureaucratic positions for lawyers in government which deal with constitutional issues and the application of government which interest me. This all said, my second career interest is an equally popular one: clinical psychology. Unlike law, the mental health field in Canada is growing rather quickly as the government recognizes the need for mental health programs. Psyhchology is fascinating and I'd love to work as a civilian psychologist with soldiers for example. The pay is decent (not great) but the work is stable, emotionally fulfilling and 9 to 5. It's a toss up... More life (e.g. 40 vs 60 hour work weeks) or more money? Each field is equally fascinating. Accepted to Trinity College at the University of Toronto (Humanities)
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Rank: Senior Student  Joined: 12/19/2010 Posts: 177
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] KeileTheFriendlyMuuMuu wrote:Rourachnitchai wrote:Title self-explanatory.
I love political philosophy and ethics, I enjoy debating, I want a good career and I want to have an impact on society. You should get a career in politics, not law. Law is not about ethics, unless of course you believe defending criminals (many of whom are dead guilty) in criminal law is "ethical". Also, you won't be using "political philosophy" in corporate law. You'll be working at indecent hours on Friday night trying to finish a worthless document for Monday that no one will read until probably next Friday. Also, 99% of lawyers don't have an "impact on society"; the people that do are called politicians, who just happen to have acquired a JD. Many politicians, however, do not have JDs. Harper does not have a JD. Nor did Trudeau. The list goes on. I wanted to go law once, then I realized finance pays more at lower and higher levels with just as much downside. Trudeau was a lawyer! He earned a law degree at the Université de Montréal in 1943. http://www.thecanadianen...mp;Params=A1ARTA0008141
http://en.wikipedia.org/...nd_the_Second_World_War
Stephen Harper is actually the second Canadian PM in history without a law degree (Lester Pearson was the first, in the sixties). By the way, law degrees haven't always been called JD's in Canada. They were called/ sometimes are called llb's. It depends on the law school.
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Rank: Frosh
Joined: 1/15/2011
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Well, I want to become a Barrister, because it’s something I am passionate about. I like debates; I like to accept challenges in my life. Also, my Dad and my Grandpa, both are Lawyers and whilst they discuss about any legal matter, it catches my attention to participate in their legal discussion. Being a human being, I believe that I have certain duties towards humanity. I would like to help the down trodden people, who cannot afford expensive litigations. One must not be concerned only about his/her pay, but also the nation.
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Rank: Frosh  Joined: 3/15/2011 Posts: 28
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i liked law class and i like reading cases. a lot of the time i have an idea of what i would say if i was a lawyer in a certain case to either defend or prove guilty the accused, and it's a valid career choice. two can keep a secret, if one of them is dead.
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Rank: Student Body Vice-President  Joined: 12/23/2010 Posts: 966
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Rachel10751 wrote:I know this is going to sound rather cheesy, but I really want to help people that don't have the ability to fight for their rights. I also really love to read, which is necessary to be a lawyer. Also I like to argue. It's quite enjoyable.  Same here! I would actually like to work for LegalAid Ontario or something like that in other provinces and help reform the system. The University of Western Ontario '15 Political Science
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Rank: Frosh
Joined: 3/19/2011
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well i like to argue and i do it pretty well. furthermore i have dipped my toes in the workings of a criminal laywer by competing in my school district's mock bail and mock trial competition and i really enjoyed it. Like alot of people here, i want to do some sort of service for the community and through law there are a few options but on that note i probably would not do commercial law, simply because money is not my main motive. Also a career in politics isn't out of the question :P I think i'm more interested in prosecution rather than defense, but ill see where the ball takes me when its time to get that specific.
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Rank: Student Body President
Joined: 3/3/2010
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In most countries, wars are no longer fought on battlefields but in courtrooms, with prosecuters who fight for the well being of society, and defence attorneys who defend the innocence and integrity of their clients. I hope to join them one day. **Shields**
Accepted:
University of Toronto: Social Sciences + Vic One (Pearson Stream)
Carleton University: Honours Science
University of British Columbia: Arts
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Rank: Frosh  Joined: 4/18/2011 Posts: 4
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I LOVE to debate, talk and am extremely social. I've always been a mediator and solved conflicts, can listen to somebody, and I work well with facts and information, and people. The pay is good, and the so is the job security. Being a lawyer is something I can see myself doing for the rest of my life :)
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Joined: 5/14/2011
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KingSpades wrote:Because I suck at math and science :/ Same here LOL Admitted to:
U of T(St. George)- Arts- Humanities(Accepted the offer)
Queen's- Arts
UWO- Arts
UBC- Arts
SFU- Arts
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Rank: Frosh
Joined: 1/2/2011
Posts: 33
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A couple things. First, I wanted to give back to society, and put people behind bars. Second, I love law and everything about law. It strikes a chord with me. Finally, the constant change from case to case will make it interesting. QUEEN'S CLASS OF 2016
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Joined: 3/14/2011
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Because I want to be cool.
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Rank: Frosh
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Goodman wrote:A couple things. First, I wanted to give back to society, and put people behind bars. Second, I love law and everything about law. It strikes a chord with me. Finally, the constant change from case to case will make it interesting. Lol, I could tell you don't know jack-crap about the law.
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History wrote:Goodman wrote:A couple things. First, I wanted to give back to society, and put people behind bars. Second, I love law and everything about law. It strikes a chord with me. Finally, the constant change from case to case will make it interesting. Lol, I could tell you don't know jack-crap about the law. I really don't have anything to prove to you, but I can tell you know nothing about me or my knowledge of the law. I earned a 94 in Grade 11 law this year, and won a Ontario-Wide Law competition that was open for grade elevens and twelves. Said competition involved me arguing my case in front of an Ontario Court of Appeal Judge, where I distinguished the precedent case of R v. Hape in order to win my team the competition. If you take the position that being a crown attorney and giving victims a voice is not giving back to society, so be it. If you wish to take the stance that I don't love law, well, you really know nothing about me. Same goes for law striking a chord with me. And if you would like to take the stance that the work will not change from case to case, I disagree. Once again, your opinion though. Cheers, Goodman QUEEN'S CLASS OF 2016
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Rank: Frosh
Joined: 9/8/2011
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Blargg wrote:Because of Phoenix Wright, Ace Attorney!
Just kidding, I'm not even planning to become a lawyer. Haha! Your response made me laugh! It is an awesome game, though.
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Rank: Frosh
Joined: 11/28/2011
Posts: 6
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Yeah, A lots of people will say like this, that they love debating some say they love to talk and have impact on society, but anyone think that some people can think for law degree. To just to earn a lot of money and will clean the pockets of innocent people by their big fees. This should be notified. 
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Rank: Frosh
Joined: 10/24/2011
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because i like to make people cry....my law teacher said if i became a lawyer he would cry because he would at that moment know society has failed him.
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Rank: Senior Student  Joined: 2/14/2011 Posts: 104
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I'm pretty sure the reason why everyone wants to become a lawyer is because the gowns are pretty bad ass :) The University of Western Ontario Class of 2016
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Rank: Senior Student  Joined: 6/29/2011 Posts: 292
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Guys, hate to break it to you, but the majority of lawyers do not go to court as often as many of you seem to think. They do a lot a reading, they do a lot of writing. In many ways they are a lot like secretaries who get paid a lot because they (the good lawyers, at least) don't make mistakes and are expected to know a lot. Not really sure where all these fantasies of debating and "making people cry" are coming from. Also, I'm not really sure how politics and philosophy play a more significant role in law than in other disciplines. Queen's Arts '16 Chancellor's Scholarship Recipient
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Rank: Student Body President
Joined: 6/3/2011
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cherrypie725 wrote:Not really sure where all these fantasies of debating and "making people cry" are coming from. Also, I'm not really sure how politics and philosophy play a more significant role in law than in other disciplines.
TV and movies...obviously.
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Rank: Senior Student Joined: 6/29/2011 Posts: 292
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ktel wrote:TV and movies...obviously. True Queen's Arts '16 Chancellor's Scholarship Recipient
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