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I just finished my first year of law school at NYU. After college I went to Australia to see the country, work a little, play some rugby, and of course, live on the beach, I guess we could say that by studying social systems it peaked my curiosity to learn about new cultures. Law School at NYU is great. The most pleasant surprise is the friendliness and lack of competitiveness from the other students. After hearing all of the horror stories I was greatly relieved to find such a pleasant atmosphere. Sociology is about understanding human behavior in a social context and in many ways the law is also. Examples are: how people interact when forming a contract or litigating a property dispute. Also, studying economic class distinctions in sociology leads to a greater understanding of the social ramifications of court decisions. Finally, I found sociology extremely useful in studying criminal law. While criminal law is mostly about the effects of crime and the treatment of offenders, sociology gives a baseline understanding of the incentives and disincentives to commit crimes based on one's experience and economic status. I am currently working for a law firm this summer.
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