Despite what my parents may have hoped in naming me after a philosopher, I have never yearned for a quiet life.
When I was growing up, the idea of a predestined and easy life sounded boring and meaningless. I craved a life filled with adventure and obstacles to overcome.When I was six months old, I held my breath until I blacked out, all because my grandmother refused to buy me a toy that I wanted. My grandmother recalled that the doctor who eventually attended to me called me a wilful child.
I did not protest. After all, I was more interested in catching the lizards and snakes that clung to the school’s fences than sitting in class and listening to my teachers. This changed when I participated in volunteer programmes organised by my alma mater, St Patrick’s School, at the age of 15. So strong was my desire to escape my humdrum routines that I began climbing mountains alone in Nepal during my school holidays. Through these climbs, I built up a resistance to sleepless nights, uphill battles, and physical and mental fatigue.
It was at this moment that I decided that I wanted to be a criminal lawyer to serve as the voice of the “voiceless” and help those who lack the means and knowledge to represent themselves in court. First, never let the fear of appearing foolish stop me from asking a question in class. Second, take the opportunity to make mistakes, and learn from them. Third, strive to thoroughly understand a subject, and not just to achieve good grades.For the first two years of law school, I slept about two to three hours a night. I spent all my time reading, making notes, and writing and rewriting my answers to assignments.
His courage, passion, and empathetic approach inspired me to continue my dream of becoming a criminal lawyer.
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