AlAnoud AlKhraishah

My decision to study law did not begin at university. It began years earlier, through my experiences as a student at Al Ahliyyah & Mutran School, where I became involved in volunteering, civic activities, and the Student Council.

Those experiences introduced me to the meaning of responsibility and participation. I learned that leadership is not simply about holding a position; it is about listening, representing others, respecting different views, and contributing to the community.

While still at school, I also had the opportunity to interview HE Mr. Faisal Al-Fayez, President of the Senate, as part of a school interactive assignment. At the time, I saw it as an interesting experience. Looking back, I realise that it was one of the experiences that first sparked my curiosity about public institutions, leadership, and decision-making.

Today, as a first-year law student, my interests have become more focused. I am particularly interested in international law, integrity, transparency, and anti-corruption. I want to understand how legal frameworks and institutions can protect rights, strengthen accountability, and serve the public interest.

My learning through a prominence non-governmental and non- profit organization, Jordan Transparency Center (JTC), has helped me connect my studies with practical civic work. It has shown me that integrity and transparency are not merely legal or international concepts. They are essential to building stronger institutions and public trust!

One lesson stands out to me: good laws matter, but their effective implementation matters just as much. Strong institutions, responsible leadership, informed citizens, and meaningful participation are all necessary to turn legal principles into reality.

I am still at the beginning of my journey, but my direction is becoming clearer. I want to study law not only as a profession, but as a way to understand and contribute to the society I belong to.

My experiences in school, volunteering, student leadership, and civic engagement shaped my interest in public affairs. Studying law is now giving that interest a new direction.