My trip to the Law Society of Hong Kong and why I like law?

Background

Growing up, I was rarely smacked or beaten if ever, but I would get lectured by my parents on why I made the decisions I did,

If you are unable to tell the difference between right and wrong, I will decide for you.

I have always thought of it as a threat, but in reality, it was a message — one about determining righteousness. This meant that growing up, I always had a little voice in the back of my head reminding me what righteousness means.

For a (very) long time, this system worked, until MUN stepped into my life...

MUN opened a can of worms that I didn't know how to solve for a long time, the fact that some issues are not black and white, but rather dynamic. iustitia, meaning righteousness or justice, began my entire spiral that rewrote my understanding of "righteousness" and morality.

BTW, this is a photo of me when I was five, around the age when I really internalized the quote.

I still remember my first council debate on the use of Artificial Intelligence and its ethical dilemmas. Ever since I found myself grappling with questions that blurred the lines of right and wrong. Each debate and person I spoke to revealed an extra shade of gray I never thought of in global issues, rooted in history, culture, and the diverse perspectives of nations. And over the span of the day, my childhood perception of justice as a straightforward concept felt naïve.

My journey into law was propelled by an insatiable desire to delve deeper into the legal framework that governs our society, to explore how justice can be both a guiding principle and a complicated concept. The laws that are forged are not made in a vacuum, but they reflect the values of the society. Laws are not abstract in nature; some are progressive, some outdated. This realization ignited my passion, driving me to ensure that the voices of justice are heard.

Being at the Law Society of Hong Kong's chambers today further expanded my understanding. Listening to President Roden TONG discuss the challenges of adapting to a rapidly changing world, understanding the weight of our responsibilities as future leaders.

What I love about law is that the field is endless, from science to technology. Law is how they come together to redefine our understanding of right and wrong. Each of these fields brings something different and special.

Law sets the rules, science drives innovation, and technology propels us forward

The field of law and justice is not just about finding legally sound solutions; it's about ensuring that justice is fair and accessible for everyone.