My name is Harold Patton. Throughout my life, I've been intrigued by law, the whole concept of it, and the impact it has on the world. I would often study it through online media, with ongoing cases, and while doing research through documentaries. Some strengths that I do have are that I'm extremely effective when it comes to getting my work done, and I can overall adapt to situations quickly, whether another conflict arises or something unexpected happens. I can adjust my schedule or adjust my behavior in order to adapt to it. A few weaknesses I do have are overthinking some situations. Along with sometimes going above and beyond on something when it was a bit unnecessary at times, since I do strive to do the best I can no matter the situation. This scholarship would have a significant impact on me since I could utilize it to mitigate some of my tuition fees, considering how I wouldn't want to deal with the long-term debt problems or any financial problems that could arise from it. Within these tuition fees, it would also pay for any books or textbooks that I need to utilize and for any housing payments I need to make when I do live on campus. Along with just helping me around campus, I would also utilize it in order to fund myself for my research on law. Considering how, throughout my life, I've been really intrigued by law, the scholarship would greatly benefit me. in order for me to accept more internships that are low or unpaid in order to gain more experience. This can help prepare me for my long-term goal of getting into law school and, afterwards, becoming an attorney and representing those who can't represent themselves. By attaining the scholarship, I would feel incredibly blessed. not only having some financial assistance for my studies, but I would also feel a good sense of recognition. I would feel happy knowing that my work in high school has paid off and that other people recognize my efforts and potential for success. So, I would feel even more motivation to do the best I can in order to be successful, not just for myself but for everyone else who believed in me.

My name is Harold Patton. Throughout my life, I've been intrigued by law, the whole concept of it, and the impact it has on the world. I would often study it through online media, with ongoing cases, and while doing research through documentaries. Some strengths that I do have are that I'm extremely effective when it comes to getting my work done, and I can overall adapt to situations quickly, whether another conflict arises or something unexpected happens. I can adjust my schedule or adjust my behavior in order to adapt to it. A few weaknesses I do have are overthinking some situations. Along with sometimes going above and beyond on something when it was a bit unnecessary at times, since I do strive to do the best I can no matter the situation. This scholarship would have a significant impact on me since I could utilize it to mitigate some of my tuition fees, considering how I wouldn't want to deal with the long-term debt problems or any financial problems that could arise from it. Within these tuition fees, it would also pay for any books or textbooks that I need to utilize and for any housing payments I need to make when I do live on campus. Along with just helping me around campus, I would also utilize it in order to fund myself for my research on law. Considering how, throughout my life, I've been really intrigued by law, the scholarship would greatly benefit me. in order for me to accept more internships that are low or unpaid in order to gain more experience. This can help prepare me for my long-term goal of getting into law school and, afterwards, becoming an attorney and representing those who can't represent themselves. Since there are times where people can’t defend themselves due to medical issues or other outside problems and I would like to be there to help them. By attaining the scholarship, I would feel incredibly blessed. not only having some financial assistance for my studies, but I would also feel a good sense of recognition. I would feel happy knowing that my work in high school has paid off and that other people recognize my efforts and potential for success. So, I would feel even more motivation to do the best I can in order to be successful, not just for myself but for everyone else who believed in me.

When I was young, the topic of law has always captivated me. It first began when I was exposed to my parents’ interests in the television programs such as Judge Judy or Law and Order. Which ignited one of my many questions about law. “Why were they explaining their stories in front of everybody?”, “ Why are they arguing with each other?”, “What is the point of this?”, “Who is right or wrong in these scenarios?”, these questions piqued my interest. I was interested in learning more about law. I had an incomplete grasp of the justice system and law in general. Despite that, I was still captivated by the process in which lawyers would often investigate clients, gather their evidence, and form it accordingly in order to produce an effective argument. This paralleled into something I’d typically do to defend my actions - if I got accused of cheating in a competitive event or attempting to convince someone on a topic. Nonetheless, the part that really attracted me towards law was the fulfillment. Along with the satisfaction one would achieve from winning a case. Maybe it could be the gratification achieved after the dedication, hard work & discipline was recognized and rewarded. I’m sure a satiated feeling is completed when you expose weak points in fallacies, and slowly, piece by piece, dismantle them to further your argument. As I matured, I often found myself immersed in cases that appeared on the news. Particularly ones where the person's motive didn't typically fit the crime. It got me curious regarding the “gray area”,that others seem to refer to. It also reveals that the law can sometimes be more complex than just right and wrong in some cases. This intrigues me especially since morals can often cloud judgment and typically make subjects more diverse/interesting.Also I found myself spending hours placing myself within these attorney’s shoes, questioning whenever my moral compass could possibly defend or prosecute that person. Nowadays, my legal interest has led me to often explore old case documentaries on YouTube and to look for more information on laws. I would also read documentaries/biographies about different attorneys and their cases, like Thurgood Marshall and Bryan Stevenson; they were both known for being prominent black attorneys . Which I especially enjoyed considering I'm also a black male; whether it’s for criminal, civil, or corporate law. I would examine these documentaries and analyze how I would argue as a prosecutor or defendant’s attorney. These documentaries were used in order to navigate the psychological methods attorneys utilize in order to gain the necessary skills to effectively gain victory or clarity in each case. For instance, sometimes lawyers would use the emotional side of a person testifying in order to reveal a contradiction in their story. They would also study specific body movements in order to deduct if they're lying. I would also view these cases in order to calculate how I would be able to defend/prosecute in these scenarios. In essence, my intriguing fascination with law has shaped my views of the world. I was interested in the approach lawyers would often use to build claims/reasoning. Additionally, I learned how morals can complicate determining factors. This led to a genuine understanding of ‘gray areas’ and how poignant this area transforms dispositions. My viewpoint has been influenced by how or if I would be able to prosecute certain clients or defend them. Looking back it’s obvious that the concept of law has been guiding me. I’m hopeful that it will assist in shaping my path throughout life.

The title of this chapter would be “The Beginning of the Legal Journey” since I was young, the topic of law has always captivated me. It first began when I was exposed to my parents’ interests in the television programs such as Judge Judy or Law and Order. Which ignited one of my many questions about law. “Why were they explaining their stories in front of everybody?”, “ Why are they arguing with each other?”, “What is the point of this?”, “Who is right or wrong in these scenarios?”, these questions piqued my interest. I was interested in learning more about how the law shaped our lives. I had an incomplete grasp of the justice system and law in general. Despite that, I was still captivated by the process in which lawyers would often investigate clients, gather their evidence, and form it accordingly in order to produce an effective argument. This paralleled into something I’d typically do to defend my actions - if I got accused of cheating in a competitive event or attempting to convince someone on a topic. Nonetheless, the part that really attracted me towards law was the fulfillment. Along with the satisfaction one would achieve from winning a case. Maybe it could be the gratification achieved after the dedication, hard work & discipline was recognized and rewarded. I’m sure a satiated feeling is completed when you expose weak points in fallacies, and slowly, piece by piece, dismantle them to further your argument. As I matured, I often found myself immersed in cases that appeared on the news. Particularly ones where the person's motive didn't typically fit the crime. It got me curious regarding the “gray area”,that others seem to refer to. It also reveals that the law can sometimes be more complex than just right and wrong in some cases. This intrigues me especially since morals can often cloud judgment and typically make subjects more diverse/interesting. Whether that be from defending someone who's objectively guilty or from prosecuting someone that's ethically not wrong is the question. I found myself spending hours placing myself within these attorney’s shoes, questioning whenever my moral compass could possibly defend or prosecute that person. Nowadays, my legal interest has led me to often explore old case documentaries on YouTube and to look for more information on laws. I would also read documentaries/biographies about different attorneys and their cases. Whether it’s for criminal, civil, or corporate law. I would examine these documentaries and analyze how I would argue as a prosecutor or defendant’s attorney. These documentaries were used in order to navigate the psychological methods attorneys utilize in order to gain the necessary skills to effectively gain victory or clarity in each case. For instance, sometimes lawyers would use the emotional side of a person testifying in order to reveal a contradiction in their story. They would also study specific body movements in order to deduct if they're lying. I would also view these cases in order to calculate how I would be able to defend/prosecute in these scenarios. In essence, my intriguing fascination with law has shaped my views of the world. I was interested in the approach lawyers would often use to build claims/reasoning. Additionally, I learned how morals can complicate determining factors. This led to a genuine understanding of ‘gray areas’ and how poignant this area transforms dispositions. My viewpoint has been influenced by how or if I would be able to prosecute certain clients or defend them. In which I intend to expand on throughout my academic, and legal journey.

My education and career goals are of law since it has always captivated me. It first began when I was exposed to my parents’ interests in the television programs such as Judge Judy or Law and Order. Which ignited one of my many questions about law. “Why were they explaining their stories in front of everybody?”, “ Why are they arguing with each other?”, “What is the point of this?”, “Who is right or wrong in these scenarios?”, these questions piqued my interest. I was interested in learning more about how the law shaped our lives. I had an incomplete grasp of the justice system and law in general. Despite that, I was still captivated by the process in which lawyers would often investigate clients, gather their evidence, and form it accordingly in order to produce an effective argument. This paralleled into something I’d typically do to defend my actions - if I got accused of cheating in a competitive event or attempting to convince someone on a topic. Nonetheless, the part that really attracted me towards law was the fulfillment. Along with the satisfaction one would achieve from winning a case. Maybe it could be the gratification achieved after the dedication, hard work & discipline was recognized and rewarded. I’m sure a satiated feeling is completed when you expose weak points in fallacies, and slowly, piece by piece, dismantle them to further your argument. As I matured, I often found myself immersed in cases that appeared on the news. Particularly ones where the person's motive didn't typically fit the crime. It got me curious regarding the “gray area”,that others seem to refer to. It also reveals that the law can sometimes be more complex than just right and wrong in some cases. This intrigues me especially since morals can often cloud judgment and typically make subjects more diverse/interesting. Whether that be from defending someone who's objectively guilty or from prosecuting someone that's ethically not wrong is the question. I found myself spending hours placing myself within these attorney’s shoes, questioning whenever my moral compass could possibly defend or prosecute that person. Nowadays, my legal interest has led me to often explore old case documentaries on YouTube and to look for more information on laws. I would also read documentaries/biographies about different attorneys and their cases, like Thurgood Marshall and Bryan Stevenson; they were both known for being prominent black attorneys . Which I especially enjoyed considering I'm also a black male; which inspired me to get into criminal, or corporate law. . Receiving this scholarship would significantly bolster my journey into the field of law by easing the financial burden of pursuing higher education. So I could fully dedicate myself to academic excellence, internships, and participating in other activities, that enhance my understanding of law. Along with provide me the financial resources in order to get textbooks, and comfort regarding law. Moreover, this scholarship would demonstrate my full commitment to the legal profession, making me a more competitive candidate for admission to law schools.

When I was young, the topic of law has always captivated me. It first began when I was exposed to my parents’ interests in the television programs such as Judge Judy or Law and Order. Which ignited one of my many questions about law. “Why were they explaining their stories in front of everybody?”, “ Why are they arguing with each other?”, “What is the point of this?”, “Who is right or wrong in these scenarios?”, these questions piqued my interest. I was interested in learning more about how the law shaped our lives. I had an incomplete grasp of the justice system and law in general. Despite that, I was still captivated by the process in which lawyers would often investigate clients, gather their evidence, and form it accordingly in order to produce an effective argument. This paralleled into something I’d typically do to defend my actions - if I got accused of cheating in a competitive event or attempting to convince someone on a topic. Nonetheless, the part that really attracted me towards law was the fulfillment. Along with the satisfaction one would achieve from winning a case. Maybe it could be the gratification achieved after the dedication, hard work & discipline was recognized and rewarded. I’m sure a satiated feeling is completed when you expose weak points in fallacies, and slowly, piece by piece, dismantle them to further your argument. As I matured, I often found myself immersed in cases that appeared on the news. Particularly ones where the person's motive didn't typically fit the crime. It got me curious regarding the “gray area”,that others seem to refer to. It also reveals that the law can sometimes be more complex than just right and wrong in some cases. This intrigues me especially since morals can often cloud judgment and typically make subjects more diverse/interesting. Whether that be from defending someone who's objectively guilty or from prosecuting someone that's ethically not wrong is the question. I found myself spending hours placing myself within these attorney’s shoes, questioning whenever my moral compass could possibly defend or prosecute that person. Nowadays, my legal interest has led me to often explore old case documentaries on YouTube and to look for more information on laws. I would also read documentaries/biographies about different attorneys and their cases, like Thurgood Marshall and Bryan Stevenson; they were both known for being prominent black attorneys . Which I especially enjoyed considering I'm also a black male; whether it’s for criminal, civil, or corporate law. I would examine these documentaries and analyze how I would argue as a prosecutor or defendant’s attorney. These documentaries were used in order to navigate the psychological methods attorneys utilize in order to gain the necessary skills to effectively gain victory or clarity in each case. For instance, sometimes lawyers would use the emotional side of a person testifying in order to reveal a contradiction in their story. They would also study specific body movements in order to deduct if they're lying. I would also view these cases in order to calculate how I would be able to defend/prosecute in these scenarios.