Hi folks, I am working on the last pieces of my applications. One school specifically asks for a diversity statement (optional if relevant obviously). The other 2 don't specially ask for it, they just have room for optional addenda; "is there anything else you would like to let us know". Is it appropriate for a diversity statement to go there or should I leave it out if they don't ask for it?
Thanks in advance for the help!
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Definitely appropriate in my opinion - as long as you feel your Diversity statement will aid your application.
Just follow their length guidelines. There's also no issue in emailing admissions to confirm.
Former admissions officer here. The "anything else you would like us to know" is the place to add a diversity statement that isn't specifically referenced in the application instructions. As long as you explain how your diversity is relevant to your decision to pursue a law degree, you should feel free to share it. Good luck!
Consider the opposite scenario: imagine you didn't reveal to them the diverse experiences you've had throughout your life, and how you would use those to make the law school a more diverse, beneficial environment, just because they didn't explicitly ask. I believe both the school and you would be losing out by not seeing that information.
They should know that you're a well-rounded individual. Tell them.
(Of course, my advice comes "within reason" and depends on how the applicant defines a diverse experience).
(Obligatory PS: I'm just a 7Sager, not an admissions person).
thanks! that is what I was thinking