245-word version: International & Legal Studies – All Schools
I have always looked up to my grandpa, a lawyer, as my role model, and my admiration for him led me to decide to practice law. As I was growing up (until his death when I was 12), we often discussed substantive issues; while he was respectful of my opinions, he always refused to treat me like a child and challenged me to carefully support, refine, and defend my positions...

 

245-word version: International & Legal Studies – U of Michigan—Ann Arbor
I have always looked up to my grandpa, a lawyer, as my role model, and my admiration for him led me to decide to practice law. As I was growing up (until his death when I was 12), we often discussed substantive issues; while he was respectful of my opinions, he always refused to treat me like a child and challenged me to carefully support, refine, and defend my positions...

 

323-word version: International & Legal Studies – U of California—Berkeley
I have always looked up to my grandpa, a lawyer, as my role model, and my admiration for him led me to decide to practice law. As I was growing up (until his death when I was 12), we often discussed substantive issues; while he was respectful of my opinions, he always refused to treat me like a child and challenged me to carefully support, refine, and defend my positions...