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- Thu Jan 21, 2016 10:22 pm
#21927
heavily revised from my original draft! I like this one much more, but I'm a little iffy about the paragraph on location. all feedback is welcome! thanks! 
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As a student in the Duke-UNC Philosophy, Politics, and Economics program, my professor sparked my interest in the intersection between law and business. I loved theorizing about politics and economics, but the desire to pursue a career with a more tangible impact led me to an interest in law and business. Although my main interest is in the law, I would like to take courses in business to complement my legal education. Duke allows for students to take courses at the Fuqua School of Business without being a JD/MBA candidate, which would afford me the opportunity to learn from two world class institutions. This flexibility makes it so that I can easily tailor my courses in light of my future ambitions.
Moreover, I am seeking an immersive and hands-on legal education. The Start-Up Ventures Clinic achieves this goal by providing students a unique opportunity to gain real world experience by directly advising start-up companies. I believe that Start-ups represent a place where ideas produce innovation, and that I would very much enjoy working in such a setting. The Triangle is also an area ripe for a continuous stream of new companies seeking the counsel of lawyers. The clinic would allow me to expand my real world experience, all while easing the path to serve as an in-house counsel or work for a corporate law firm. I believe that my background in philosophy, political science, and economics would also positively contribute to the interdisciplinary nature of the clinic.
Duke’s location in Durham is another characteristic that is very significant to me. As a North Carolina native, Duke is only three hours from my hometown, and only a fifteen-minute drive down 15-501 from my current university. Although I’m not certain where I would like my education to lead me, returning to my hometown is something I heavily considered. Half of my family lives in North Carolina, and being able to practice in North Carolina is a significant factor in making Duke my top choice. No school has a better reputation in North Carolina than Duke, and this would make it far easier to work in Charlotte or the Triangle.
Furthermore, I find the class size at Duke to be conducive to one-on-one interaction. After having taken smaller undergraduate courses over the summer, I experienced a richer and deeper education. I always strive to gain a deeper understanding by engaging with the professor and working in a small class setting made this much easier to do. The Wintersession at Duke also affords students such an experience. Students are able to learn from lawyers, faculty, and alumni over the winter break when most students are away from campus. This is a unique opportunity, and another reason I would love to attend Duke Law. If accepted, I would be eager to join a class of students who will impact the world not only with brilliants ideas but concrete action.
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As a student in the Duke-UNC Philosophy, Politics, and Economics program, my professor sparked my interest in the intersection between law and business. I loved theorizing about politics and economics, but the desire to pursue a career with a more tangible impact led me to an interest in law and business. Although my main interest is in the law, I would like to take courses in business to complement my legal education. Duke allows for students to take courses at the Fuqua School of Business without being a JD/MBA candidate, which would afford me the opportunity to learn from two world class institutions. This flexibility makes it so that I can easily tailor my courses in light of my future ambitions.
Moreover, I am seeking an immersive and hands-on legal education. The Start-Up Ventures Clinic achieves this goal by providing students a unique opportunity to gain real world experience by directly advising start-up companies. I believe that Start-ups represent a place where ideas produce innovation, and that I would very much enjoy working in such a setting. The Triangle is also an area ripe for a continuous stream of new companies seeking the counsel of lawyers. The clinic would allow me to expand my real world experience, all while easing the path to serve as an in-house counsel or work for a corporate law firm. I believe that my background in philosophy, political science, and economics would also positively contribute to the interdisciplinary nature of the clinic.
Duke’s location in Durham is another characteristic that is very significant to me. As a North Carolina native, Duke is only three hours from my hometown, and only a fifteen-minute drive down 15-501 from my current university. Although I’m not certain where I would like my education to lead me, returning to my hometown is something I heavily considered. Half of my family lives in North Carolina, and being able to practice in North Carolina is a significant factor in making Duke my top choice. No school has a better reputation in North Carolina than Duke, and this would make it far easier to work in Charlotte or the Triangle.
Furthermore, I find the class size at Duke to be conducive to one-on-one interaction. After having taken smaller undergraduate courses over the summer, I experienced a richer and deeper education. I always strive to gain a deeper understanding by engaging with the professor and working in a small class setting made this much easier to do. The Wintersession at Duke also affords students such an experience. Students are able to learn from lawyers, faculty, and alumni over the winter break when most students are away from campus. This is a unique opportunity, and another reason I would love to attend Duke Law. If accepted, I would be eager to join a class of students who will impact the world not only with brilliants ideas but concrete action.
