Hi,
I need to write a personal statement for applying the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) programme in the City University of Hong Kong. The personal statement should be 2 pages long.
The PCLL Programme:
The PCLL was established to provide the necessary professional qualification for LLB graduates. PCLL graduates can enter the legal profession as trainee solicitors or pupil barristers. The aim of the PCLL is to prepare students to enter the legal profession and to learn from experience and instruction so that they may fulfil the professional and social responsibilities they will be required to undertake
What is required in the application form:
In the application form, the admission committee wants me to tell them why I’m interested in the programme (i.e. why I want to be a lawyer). The admission committee also wants me to tell them about my relevant legal experience (e.g. as a legal assistant) and law-related studies (e.g. a degree in Criminology) to show that I’m really interested in the legal field. The committee also suggests that I should tell them something about my non-academic achievements (such as involvement in extra-curricular activities, prizes I’ve won, leadership abilities…etc). Something like why I’m qualified for them.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Education
2003 – Aug 2006 University of London (External) H.K.
Bachelor of Laws (incomplete)
1999 – 2002 University of Toronto Canada
Bachelor of Arts – Major in Criminology
(Graduated with B average)
Criminology courses covered: Criminal Law, Prosecution Process, Youth Justice, Young Offenders, Crime and Delinquency, Deviance and Control, Representing Crime, Criminology.
1998 – 1999 Great Lakes College of Toronto Canada
OAC Grade 13 (Equivalent to HKALE)
(completed with A in all 6 subjects)
Subjects included: English, Cantonese, Economics, World Issues, Family Studies and Drama.
1991 – 1998 St. Rose of Lima’s School H.K.
Form 1 to 7
Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination.
English Proficiency
HKCEE English - B
HKCEE English Literature - B
OAC English - A (93%)
IELTS score (2006) - Band 7.5
Awards
94 - 95 Champion and Best Speaker- Inter-School Debate
95 - 96 1st Prize - 47th Hong Kong Schools Music & Speech Festival
(Solo-Verse Speaking competition)
96 - 97 Champion - Inter-House Debate
1st Prize - 48th Hong Kong Schools Music & Speech Festival
(Bible Reading competition)
3rd Prize - 48th Hong Kong Schools Music & Speech Festival
(Solo-Verse Speaking competition)
1st Prize – English Role-play/ Skit Competition
2nd Prize - Poetry Writing Competition
97- 98 2nd Prize - 49th Hong Kong Schools Music & Speech Festival
(Bible Reading Competition)
Musical Qualification
Passed ABRSM Grade 7 Piano in 1995
Working Experience
2002 - Present Jimmie K S Wong & Partners H.K.
Legal Assistant (IVA Marketing Department Head)
IVA = Individual Voluntary Arrangements.
IVA is a voluntary debt restructuring arrangement for an individual with his / her unsecured creditors aiming at mutual benefits for both parties. The scheme requires the adjudication of court and its implementation is closely monitored and executed by an appointed Nominee.
The job is meaningful because it helps debtors to restructure their debt without resolving to bankruptcy.
General duties:
-Interview and advise clients and assess their case
-Explain the legal procedures of such an arrangement
-Coordinate with creditors especially bankers
Other duties as a Department Head:
-General administration and management work such as resource management, records management, presentation, project planning, collection and analysis of statistical information, compilation of reports and complaints handling etc.
Volunteer Work Experience
1994 – 1998 St. Teresa’s Church H.K.
Church Choir Pianist
Duties include:
Singing and playing the piano for the church.
1999 Jane & Bloor Physiotherapy Canada
Part-time Assistant
Duties include:
Customer services work such as dealing with clients' enquiry and filing.
Responsibilities
1994 – 1998 St. Rose of Lima’s School H.K.
Year Extra-Curricular Activities Position
1997 - 1998 School Functions Mistress of Ceremonies
1996 – 1997 English Club President
Music Club President
School Functions Mistress of Ceremonies
Representative
Year Responsibilities
1997 – 1998 Class Monitress
1996 – 1997 Class Monitress
1995 – 1996 Class Monitress
1994 – 1995 Class Monitress
Award
1995 – 1996 Service Award
1996 -1997 Sr. Lucylia Award (the school’s most honoured award presented to students in recognition of their dedicated and devoted service to the school).
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