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1. How does the law impact your current workplace and/or position?  

Currently, I work part-time as a client service professional at H&R Block, a team member at Arby's restaurant, and a patient care assistant at an establishment for the elderly. In those positions, it is mandatory for me as an employee to maintain and uphold professional ethics, and adhere to all rules and regulations of those organizations. In each position, I obtain basic understanding of the laws within the company. However, I am willing to seek additional knowledge of laws in which I am oblivious to.

As a client service professional, I have gained basic knowledge on legal issues by handling confidential files. It is imperative as a client service professional to be fully aware of all the legal consequences of breaching the duty of confidentiality. In addition, my work in this position has enriched my knowledge of various legal issues through the daily experience of interacting with clients from diverse backgrounds and different tax situations.

(Insert) NEEDS A PARAGRAPH HERE ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE AS A TEAM MEMEBER WORKING AT ARBY'S. Some laws to include: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and the Equal Opportunity Commissions (EEOC). ( http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/blog/restaurant-employment-labor-laws/ ) ← Go to this website to help.

The practice of law also impacts my behavior at the workplace where I work as a patient care assistant. While working here, it is essential to document any incident on the incident report document and turn it into my supervisor immediately. ALSO IN THIS PARAGRAPH INCLUDE SOMETHING ABOUT THE LAW AGAINST ELDERLY ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION. http://www.ncdoj.gov/Help-for-Victims/Elder-Abuse-Victims.aspx ← Go to this website for help

CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH Through working in these positions, I have attained substantial exposure especially on legal matters and social justice in the society. NEEDS MORE IN THIS PARAGRAPH

2. How will an understanding of the law and/or US legal system benefit your career track?

3. Understanding the legal system of a country is of great importance. For future references, a better understanding of the United States legal system enables me to comprehend legal matters and issues arising within the countries territory. Also, gaining additional knowledge and understanding of the law will allow me to easily respond to the situation with confidence. Even though I have prior experience in the juvenile American legal system and can identify most of the legal matters in relation to juvenile cases; I believe that gaining a deeper understanding of the US legal system will enable me to gain additional knowledge on the laws and regulations pertaining to my intended future career tract as a Juvenile Court Counselor. TALK ABOUT HOW IT'S IMPORTANT FOR ME TO KNOW/UNDERSTAND THE LAWS OF WHAT IS AND ISN'T ACCEPTABLE IN THIS CAREER.

4. What are your plans for using the MSL in your current position or your desired future workplace?  

In my opinion, the saying knowledge is power is very important. When researching how I could benefit from the Masters of Studies of Law degree, I immediately began to meditate on the opportunities available in the legal system. The Masters of Studies in Law degree is very essential in sharpening my legal skills and improving my efficiency in my current workplace and in the future workplace. NEEDS MORE IN THIS PARAGRAPH ABOUT HOW IT WILL BE BENEFICIAL

My work as client service professional handles legal issues on client confidentiality and the knowledge gained from the MSL is very useful in a deeper understanding of client’s confidentiality in the US legal system. NEEDS MORE IN THIS PARAGRAPH

Furthermore, as a team member in a fast food restaurant, knowledge gained from the MSL will enable me appreciate the subject of premise liability law and other related tortious claims. NEEDS MORE IN THIS PARARGRAPH

Lastly, as a patient care assistant in an elderly establishment, the MSL knowledge will assist me in appreciating the complexities of various state laws on health and long term care planning for the elderly. NEEDS MORE IN THIS PARAGRAPH

Therefore, the knowledge gained from the MSL will be utilized to advance my career at the future workplace as a Juvenile Court Counselor or a Juvenile Defense attorney. The juvenile justice system requires deeper understanding of the laws, regulations and court rules as applicable. NEEDS MORE IN THIS PARAGRAPH

5. Is there any further information you would like to include about your application?

Throughout my career, I have always enhanced my leadership skills, sharpened my team-work skills. I have the capability of performing impeccable work ethics, which has enabled me accomplish business goals. In addition to, I work independently, as well as within a team environment. Interacting with different individuals from varying backgrounds has also advanced my interpersonal skills. Upon daily research and meditation, I found the desire to pursue the MSL degree in order to gain deeper knowledge of the law. In conclusion, I am certain that the Masters of Studies in Law is best suited for me.