From Abuse to the Vocation of Justice: Legal Education as a Path to Personal Resilience

Abstract

I wrote this article as a personal and academic reflection on legal education, highlighting how studying law influences individual development. As a second-year law student, I examined my journey from a childhood marked by domestic violence without legal protection, to discovering my rights through studying the Civil and Criminal Codes, and finally to putting my legal knowledge into practice in the Bahria Moot Court 2025 international competition. Therefore, the article demonstrates the mission of theoretical and practical knowledge in legal education, as well as its role in overcoming early trauma. The tone is balanced and reflective, combining academic aspects such as citing relevant legislation and doctrinal opinions with autobiographical elements. The conclusions emphasise the importance of legal education both as a professional tool and as a means of personal empowerment, with a focus on how knowledge of the law and participation in practical activities play a role in healing and in shaping a vocation to promote justice in society.