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How far in advance should i start working on my personal statement? Does someone have an example I can review for context?
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How far in advance should i start working on my personal statement? Does someone have an example I can review for context?
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Your mileage may vary, @Yahaira, but it's usually best to know yourself here! Some people can write really solid drafts in a day and other people labor for each paragraph. So be realistic with yourself and your style!
With that said, another factor is that the goal of the personal statement is to explain your interest in law school and being a lawyer. Some people have a clear reason for wanting to go to law school. That makes it easier to explain on the PS! But other folks want to go to law school for more amorphous reasons (eg, "It's a good job" or "I can make a good salary"). Those applicants will need a bit more time to reflect on how to best present their intentions professionally on the PS.
And you can check out our admissions course for some thoughts on the personal statement!