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‘Man perfected by society is the best of all animals; he is the most terrible of all when he lives without law, and without justice.’ – Aristotle. I believe this aphorism sums up precisely what it is to have a just and lawful society- a peaceful reasoned society. Without law and justice we would be living in an anarchic and nihilistic world - a dystopia where traditional society loses its intrinsic value. A commitment to these ideas underpins my decision to study law. I first became interested in law when learning about civil and human rights, how different interpretations of the law give and take rights. My study of Politics also spurred my interest in the political aspects of law, especially in the American Constitution. Specifically how it implements Montesquieu's tripartite system, giving the Supreme Court great influence on daily life, but also acting as a check on other branches, ensuring protection and justice for all. The most notable example being Nixon’s impeachment over the ‘Watergate Scandal’ which demonstrated that no-one was above the law. During the summer, I spent so... Essay -- ‘Man perfected by society is the best of all animals; he is the most terrible of all when he lives without law, and without justice.’ – Aristotle. I believe this aphorism sums up precisely what it is to have a just and lawful society- a peaceful reasoned society. Without law and justice we would be living in an anarchic and nihilistic world - a dystopia where traditional society loses its intrinsic value. A commitment to these ideas underpins my decision to study law. I first became interested in law when learning about civil and human rights, how different interpretations of the law give and take rights. My study of Politics also spurred my interest in the political aspects of law, especially in the American Constitution. Specifically how it implements Montesquieu's tripartite system, giving the Supreme Court great influence on daily life, but also acting as a check on other branches, ensuring protection and justice for all. The most notable example being Nixon’s impeachment over the ‘Watergate Scandal’ which demonstrated that no-one was above the law. During the summer, I spent so...