Totally In Control

The first time that my language abilities made me feel powerful was when I was a junior in high school and I was Mock Trial. Mock Trial is a high school extracurricular activity/group where students come together and form legal prosecution and defense teams. These teams receive a fictional case, and work both ends. Competitions are held locally at actual courthouses, and are very intense and fun. In my high school’s mock trial I was the lead defense attorney. I took this position because I like a challenge, and most of all I love to argue. It was very important that my teacher who was advising the group had faith in my ability to perform well in this position. I was also chosen for this position by my fellow classmates who were participating in Mock Trial because I have strong verbal communication skills, especially if my speech is thoughtfully planned. I also had to be able to think on my feet and really come up with rebuttals to the prosecutions arguments in the blink of an eye. I also had to do so in a legal and professional manner, and without breaking the rules of the court. I felt powerful because I was using my language skills to argue points in a legal setting. It gave me such a rush. I have no idea why I’m not planning on going to law school after college.