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Hello, I'm having trouble starting my personal statement essay. I am considering two topics. Which do you think is best?

  • Me finally beating my older brother in tennis after a few years and not having lost since then, even though he has every physical advantage. Would be a story about my tenacity/not giving up after setbacks. Would tie it to law in that having much determination translates to the legal profession = I would always fight for my clients. However, do you think that this narrative is too cliche?

  • Writing about how my time on my school's honor council convinced me to pursue a career in law. I could touch upon a big, complex case that I spearheaded and how I loved doing the investigations/making sure the student got what they deserved based on the evidence. However, big problem here is that I wouldn't be allowed to talk about case specifics...

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      valensoares848
      Monday, Jan 30 2023

      Hi @dimakyure869 ,

      Though I'm not an admissions expert, I personally think the second option would be better suited to a personal statement for a law school application. However, the folks on 7sage's admissions team are and they would love to talk through this question further with you! If you'd like to schedule a free consultation to talk with an admissions specialist about your question, here is the link:

      https://calendly.com/7sage-admissions/free-consultation-with-7sage-admissions?utm_source=F_W_Re&month=2023-01

      Best,

      Valentina

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      dimakyure869
      Wednesday, Jan 11 2023

      Either could work. Start outlining both and go with the one that allows you to craft a more compelling story. Also consider how well the PS topic connects to the rest of your app materials.

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