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Why I Chose to Study Law and What It’s Taught Me About Justice

Choosing to study law wasn’t a decision I made overnight. It was a journey that I uncover within time, shaped by experiences, questions, and, ultimately, a deep desire to understand the world better. It wasn’t just about winning cases or arguing in courtrooms. It was about justice — and more specifically, how the law can either keep us in line or it can fail us.

For me, the question of “what is justice?” was never abstract. It was very real, individually And a personal thing, and often quite complicated.

The troubled minds : Growing Up with Questions

So many people, I didn’t grow up trying to understand exactly what I wanted to do with my life. But I did grow up with a constant flow and endless disturbance of questions, especially when it came to fairness, rights, and wrongs. I remember being a kid and hearing stories of injustices happening around the world, whether in my community, state, the nation, the world or on the news. Something inside me always wanted to know: Why is this happening? What could have been done differently? And, most importantly, how do I make it right?

It was so easy for me to actually think it through, it didn't take long for me to recognise that, in many areas, the law is the only key through which justice is either delivered or denied. And I wanted to understand that tool in-depth.

The Realization: Law Is More Than Just Rules

When I first started studying law, I’ll admit: I was overwhelmed. You go into law school thinking you’re going to be mastering rules, statutes, and legal procedures, but what I quickly realized is that law is far more than just a set of dry regulations. It’s a living, breathing thing that reflects the values, biases, and ideals of the society it’s supposed to serve.

I also came to understand something fundamental: the law isn’t perfect. As much as we might want to believe it is, the law is made up of people — and people are flawed. That’s when the deeper questions of justice hit me. If law is about justice, but the law is imperfect, can justice really be achieved through it? And if not, what does that mean for the system we rely on to protect our rights?

What It’s Taught Me About Justice

In the years since, studying law has taught me many things about justice — not just in the abstract, but in how it plays out in real life. Here are a few of the key lessons:

Justice Isn’t Always What We Expect It to Be

When I first started out, I thought justice meant an eye for an eye. I thought it was about punishing wrongdoers, restoring balance, and making things right. But the more I studied law, the more I saw how complicated justice really is. It isn’t always about punishment. Sometimes, justice is about rehabilitation, reconciliation, or even forgiveness.

Law Can Be a Tool for Empowerment

I’ve also learned that the law can be incredibly empowering. For marginalized groups, the law is often the last defense against inequality. From civil rights protections to access to healthcare and education, the law is meant to protect and uplift those who are vulnerable. But it’s not always that simple. People have to know their rights to use the law effectively. And they need access to resources to defend them.

The Law Reflects the Values of Society

One of the greatest lessons I have come to understand is that the law is shaped by the values and biases of the people who make it. Laws evolve  they change as society changes, sometimes because people push for them to change, sometimes because they’re implemented to by events or movements. Justice is always, in a sense, a moving target. As society progresses, our understanding also grow and we came to say what is just and fair grows, too.

It’s a System, Not Just a career 

When you are in law school, you can sometimes get caught up in with the  idea of being a lawyer as an individual, fighting for individual cases, culture or causes. But what studying law has taught me is that justice is a just another way of being peace 

and it’s a system that can be slow, cumbersome, and even the lawless as been given times. Change, true change, often comes from within that courtroom at the yard, The people who reform the law, who challenge unjust deeds and every lawless deeds, who push for more equitable policies,  are just as much a part of the legal process as the lawyers who argue in courtroom

1.  Is an endless and processing Journey: Moving from Idealism to Realism

When I first journeyed my law school, I was full of idealism — the belief that if I just worked hard enough, I could fix all the injustices I saw. The forwarder I studied, the more I realised times as been spend and how much work is still left to be done. The law isn’t a perfect tool. But it is a powerful one. And that realization has been both humbling and motivating.

Now, as I continue my movements in the field of law, I’m learning how to balance idealism with realism. While I’m still deeply passionate about the role of law in creating justice, I know it’s a gradual process and imperfect process. But that’s what makes it all the more worth fighting for. Law is a forever and endless game, and even the tiniest and smallest changes can take a person to meaningful progress.

Why This Matters to You

If you’re reading this and considering a career in law, I hope this post helps you understand that law is more than just rules and arguments. It’s a living, evolving system designed to uphold justice. It’s not perfect — but it’s the system we’ve got. And if you’re ready to dive in, to question, to learn, and to fight for what’s right, you’ll find that studying law isn’t just about passing exams or getting a title. It’s about contributing to something bigger than yourself.

Justice might be a complicated concept, but I’ve learned that it’s worth pursuing. It’s a journey, and every step counts.