Sample SOP for Law

Sample 1
Immediately after I finished High School, I had no direction as to what career path I would take because I
didn’t find anyone interesting. Then I got admitted into the university and until my sophomore year in the
university, I was still in search of a subject or specialization that would change the course of the studies. I
got myself into learning a lot about different programs, courses, and subjects in various departments. I
tried my hands on calculus, art, literature, philosophy, statistics, English, logic, politics, psychology,
relativity, and what have you, while searching for a calling. Of course, I learned a great deal from these
subject areas but the most valuable things I learned were about me. To hit the hammer on the head I
would say; none of them gave me the sense of purpose that I was searching for and probably none will
ever will. However, during this period, I have learned that I have a good set of skills, zeal, and natural
abilities that would see me excel in Law.

I settled to study economics for my undergraduate major and this was influenced by the fact that I realized
that I enjoy rigorous thinking of math and statistics but then, the world is never straight or simple; there is
always a grey area and economics does the work of blending abstract theory with real-world applications,
to complement it. So far, I have studied several mathematical models and for every single one, I have
trained to apply this model to birth positive changes in everything around me; both on a global and
domestic scale in different aspects of life. In that same vein, the law requires a certain type of abstract
thought while still being firmly rooted in reality; this is daunting. However, I believe that the full knowledge
and understanding of the law sphere can be really useful in catalyzing change in the right direction. Since
my high school to date, I have learned to look at problems from several angles, thanks to my education. I
participated in various public speaking and various debating competitions both at state and national levels
during my High School and I won several awards such as the Peter Obi High School Debate competition
2018. I also represented my country in the High Scholars Public Speaking and Debating Championship.
These experiences have been the collective reason I see things from both sides before judging, think fast
and critically, address people confidently, and engage in meaningful, productive conversations, and
arguments.

My collective education experience has also taught me to learn and this has been rewarding in me
holding a record-breaking 4.99/5.00 CGPA in this department and this is not attributed to my natural
intelligence or obsession with grades, but rather, hard work and my constant desire to always learn. For
the past couple of years, I have come to know and understand what gives me fulfillment and it comes
from my desire to help people overcome the limitations that life has placed against them or that the
system has unfortunately assigned to them. I realized this when I interned in my third year at a
Consultancy firm and had the opportunity to work with a lawyer who was attached to our firm. Most times,
I took out my time to personally read files of small cases as he permitted me and tried to solve them.
Eventually, he became impressed with my analysis and allowed me to listen carefully to the ordeals of the
victims and with the help of an NGO, we sponsored some of the cases for a few people and we won
some of them as well, thereby restoring their faith in the belief of fundamental human rights. I still
relinquish those moments and I realized nothing has given me more satisfaction than this, thus, my
intentions of applying for a Masters in Law (LLM).

I can agree that my career path has not been a straightforward one but the self-awareness and
knowledge that I have gained over the years have made me realize that this is the right choice. My
undergraduate major has given me an unreal deep understanding of how the world works and where I am
placed but just understanding the system is not enough. I also want to effect a positive and conscious
change in people’s lives through working to better the system that put them in these situations.

Nevertheless, I am prepared for whatsoever challenges will be laid before me because I know that reality
can be harsh. I know life is not a fairy tale and talk is cheap. I know I may not be able to do as much as I
want the way I want but if at the end of the day, I am satisfied that I did good, that will be enough for me.
Having said that, I believe an LLM degree from your university is a very important step in achieving this
dream. I want to attend Furlough University because from my research, I have seen that the university is
top-notch when it comes to the quality of education, student life, and faculty members, coupled with the
fact that Law students at Furlough University do not even have to graduate before they have positive
impacts in their community due to the mechanisms that the university have put in place that enable them
to take part in various legal clinics and pro bono work. This university's concern for the community, both
locally and on an international scale, has also been a major attraction for me.

I hope I am granted this admission.

Peter Jack.

SOP for Law: Sample 2

Sample 2
The ills that plague the world and its injustices have bothered me since I was a child. I have always
wanted to make a difference in the world by helping people get justice for the wrongs they didn't commit
or to help them deal with the challenges that come with life more easily. I have a strong belief and faith in
the rules and laws of society and I believe that it is the foundation of society. This eagerness to help and
understand people has created a desire in me to learn various languages in cases where I had to
understand people who speak different languages.

I learned to speak two languages from a very young age. I have always been seen as an English-
speaking chatterbox and fluent in Arabic, urdu , and Pashto. Throughout my undergraduate days at
International Islamic University in the Pakistan, I worked with foreign students in the International Student
Services, further nourishing my cultural and linguistic curiosities, as well as helping the ones who are not
fluent in English in various English language programs as assigned by the department. This has also
helped the teacher in me as I also took on roles as a private English/Arabic tutor at my university. I have
volunteered at various NGOs especially the ones that provide basic necessities for refugees and
unsheltered immigrants and this conscious effort has increased my knowledge of diversity, poverty,
injustice, and most of all, compassion. All these encounters and experiences have served as a catalyst
that inspired me to pursue experiences in this aspect outside the shores of my country. I have
volunteered in flood ,earthquake and terrorism victim in the northern areas of pakistan.

I am aware that these experiences, however fundamental, are not enough to push me to the pinnacle of
the career that I envisioned. A vision that involves being a helping hand to the helpless all over the world
needs a professional degree from a reputable university; this is why I have applied. From my research, I
have seen that your university is the best in terms of student life and graduate employability in this
country, coupled with the testimony of law student interns who have been acquired internships at top law
firms in the country through the university's Handshake program; I have concluded that this is the best
option for my aspirations.

I know the challenges that lie ahead and the requirements for this program, and without mincing words, I
say that I am prepared for them. I am also bringing a vast arsenal of personal experiences and a deep
understanding of the world's needs due to my interactions with the less privileged to your university.

Best regards,

Mazhar Ali.