Assignment 5 Noah Welch

I hope to major in history or political science, go to law school and specialize in criminal or civil law. In law school, I will explore my options and decide if I want to go into prosecution or defense. I am not sure if I want to work for the government or go into private practice, but I hope to explore these options further in law school.

I want to achieve this goal in order to help others. I think that law is one of the most important parts of our society and its effects are broad. People’s livelihoods depend on the minds on nine people. They can condemn or save a person. We also have to consider the impact that criminal actions have on families. The family, who has been burglarized or lost a family member due to crime, seeks justice. However this must take into account the criminal and his/her family. The criminal system should minimize recidivism and help reform people who have committed crimes. The criminal system is an intricate process, that I find fascinating, and I hope to make it easier for others to understand.