Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Application requirements
Please submit a 2-3 page personal statement that provides insight about you, describes your motivation to attend law school, and/or highlights your interest in Indiana University Maurer School of Law. A compelling statement will be clearly written, well-organized, and highlight the special strengths and experiences you would bring to our law school and the legal profession. These may include, but are not limited to, demonstrated evidence of leadership, creativity, commitment to justice, service to others, cross-cultural competency, and significant work or volunteer experience. The personal statement must be a maximum of 3 pages, double-spaced, using 12-pt font with 1-inch margins.
Please share any information about adversity or challenges that you would like us to consider about your life which may have limited your educational opportunities or negatively impacted your academic performance. This may include social, economic, or educational obstacles, exposure to bias, health issues, disability, immigration status, surviving abuse, experiencing discrimination or complex family circumstances like incarcerated parents, homelessness, or being raised in foster care. This is not an exhaustive list; it's an opportunity to share any additional aspects of your background that may provide the admissions committee with a better sense of your strengths as a student and classmate. The adversity statement should not exceed three pages, double-spaced, using 12-pt font with 1-inch margins.
If you wish to submit additional information that you believe will provide further insight into your candidacy please attach this information here.
Please submit a current resume which outlines your professional and volunteer experience, academic accomplishments, and other pertinent aspects of your background you wish to share with the admissions committee.
Section 8, Question 10 Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a job? If yes, please attach a detailed written description of the facts and circumstances relating to your leaving the job.
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Have you ever been suspended, expelled, placed on probation, or otherwise disciplined (including being requested or advised to resign to avoid discipline) by any college or university (including a residence hall system) for any academic, legal, ethical, or other reasons?
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As a juvenile or adult, have you ever been arrested, charged with or convicted of a crime that has not been expunged or sealed by a court? Please note that expungement and dismissal are distinct and all offenses that have been dismissed in your favor must be disclosed.
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Have you ever been charged with any traffic violations or infractions (omitting parking violations)?
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Within the meaning of the general phrase "good moral character," are there any other incidents that might challenge your character, honesty, and integrity?