English

One of my reasons for choosing law was so that I could learn to write better. I knew I didn't really have a flair for languages, didn't have a great vocabulary and couldn't describe objects or feelings in stunning detail.

One and a half years in, it seems like writing with flair isn't something that's taught here. Rather, we're taught to write clearly and in a concise manner (because most lawyers are too wordy). Well that's fine really, I can do that. But all that was during lawr in the first year. This semester had nothing close to a lesson in writing.

Still, when it comes to describing my proficiency in English, I usually put something like 'Proficient' without thinking too much about it. Complacency right there! I think clear and concise writing is deceivingly easy - cut off a few words, rephrase (yeahh saved a word), rearrange the sentence.. But it doesn't guarantee that the words are communicating the intended meaning Effectively.

It probably takes a load of effort to become a great writer. And for noobs like me, it'll take more! I might be worse off if I had chosen to do courses like math/science - less practice because it involves more numbers? Or maybe they just use a different form of writing for their reports. But aren't we stuck to a certain style of writing for exams too hmm..

I should go read some classics while I still can