Describe how you plan to pursue your academic interests at USC.

Hi all! Hope can get some feedback. My biggest worry now is actually the second part of this essay, as I'm not sure if it counts as "pursuing academic interests". Any other comments would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

I instantly "clicked" with USC once I found its unique "Progressive Degree Program in Philosophy and Law". Initially enchanted with reflective thinking and analytical argumentation skills that philosophy could bring me, I have fallen in love with this amazing discipline. And my intention of studying law and being a lawyer comes from the idea that it allows me to apply classroom learning in real professional world and get to be part of justice being done. I'd be thrilled to join this terrific progressive degree program at USC and pursue my passion in both philosophy and law, as it integrates perfectly my academic course planning with my personal career goals. I would like to take courses like: " PHIL 330" "PHIL 431" and "PHIL 530", all of which would certainly allow me to explore interactions between law and social issues, from a philosophical perspective. Through the learning at this program of USC, I shall deeply benefit from the philosophical training in how to analyze complex materials, express thoughts concisely and reflect things around me with rigor and logic. These are essential skills for me to become a lawyer.

Also, with my experience as the founder of "Public Dispute Mediation Group" in my community and the vice president of "student council" at high school, I look forward to joining student committee at USC and contribute to the betterment of student body by helping to safeguard every student's rights and interests at USC. By doing so, I will get to enrich my practical experience and apply theoretical knowledges properly.

@Jessica Xie
you first line is unattractive. Let me be really honest with you, for a prompt like this you have to show any past experiences or classes you liked from high school which would help you or inspire you to continue the pre-law track here at this college. it is fine that you plan to take phil courses you don't have to mention that and it is unimportant to an extent but show what previous connections with law or philosophy pushed you to college major it can be academic or extra curricular

@zumbastrol
Hi!
Thanks for your help! But there are actually something that I would like to clarify. Sorry I didn't make it very clear in the essay above. This" Philosophy and Law progressive degree program" is actually for students who major in philosophy but also have interests in law. And the student would be able to receive both an undergraduate degree and the Master of Arts in Philosophy and Law within five years. While the learning of philosophy itself benefits law study greatly, as you can see, this program specifically suits students who intend to join J.D. program in the future. And it is exactly my plan. So that's why I find this program so attractive.