Hey applicants! On Tuesday, Alex, me, and the podcast team will be sitting down with Robert Schwartz, Dean of Admissions at UCLA Law. I know many of you are applying to UCLA and I would love to bring your questions to Rob on your behalf!
Post your question here!
https://www.reddit.com/r/7SageLSAT/comments/1wryt6y/ask_the_dean_of_admissions_at_ucla_law_anything/
We'll pick questions for Rob on Tuesday. And if you ask what we think is the best question, you'll also get a free Essay Workshop with a rock-star 7Sage Consultant.
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How do you evaluate super splitters? For someone with a GPA well below your median, what are you looking for within essays and other materials that could prove their capabilities and strong will to handle rigorous courseworks?
Since they do not have a diversity statement, but rather a programmatic essay, should an applicant utilize the challenges addendum to speak of their background? In the prompt it states that we should address a challenge/obstacle we have faced yet at the end states "[this is] simply an opportunity, if you wish, to share any additional aspects of your background that may give us a deeper sense of your strengths and who you are." Any insight on how to approach this would be phenomenal. Thanks!
Pick this question please
I put this question on the reddit thread as well. Hopefully they see it!
Hi, looking forward to tuning in! When you’re reading an application from someone with a very strong academic record and substantial leadership or public-service experience, what tends to make you think, "This person will genuinely add something to our community," rather than simply being accomplished on paper?
What is the general philosophy behind writing addendums? When is it most helpful? When is it most cumbersome?
and HOW do you write one
How important is volunteering and service?
Anything in particular that led to acceptances for students below score median but have high GPA?
What's your opinion on an interest section at the bottom of a resume? How many items are appropriate? How casual can it be? Any pitfalls?
in addition to my day job, i’m also a part time fitness instructor. i’m not sure these fit into my overall story of why i’m applying for law school, but i think still go to show my professionalism and ability to work with clients. is that something i should include on my resume? or should i not include it because it doesn’t fit clearly with my story? would you recommend thinking about tying it into a supplemental essay?
Now that many applicants use AI to polish their essays, has the way you read personal statements changed? What now tells you an essay was written by the applicant, and have you seen well-polished essays hurt people?
For applicants who are reapplying after being waitlisted with an LSAT below the median, then have meaningfully improved their LSAT score but haven’t had enough time to accumulate new experiences, how should they approach their essays? If the previous application already gave a strong and authentic picture of who they are and their experiences, how much should they change the essays versus building on the same story and showing growth since the last application?
How important are extracurricular activities when it comes to Law school applications? What makes someone stand out for you?
Hi! Just wondering when we can expect for this to be posted thanks so much
Hi 7Sage team. What this AMA recorded? If so, where can I find it? Thank you!
Would you recommend two letters from employers who I worked with lawyers, or one of the lawyers and an advisor who worked in a supervisory role for an honor society I founded?
Thank you for doing this! My question is how are applicants evaluated with somewhat related graduate work (related in the sense of similar skills used; for example logical reasoning)?
For applicants with experiences spanning academic research, public service, and advocacy, what helps an admissions committee see a coherent trajectory without requiring the applicant to force every experience into a single “why law” narrative?
Especially for essays, can an applicant still be competitive even if they don’t have a really dramatic story that ties into law, or if you don’t have any experience directly related to law? What can be good ways to frame your story if you don’t have “exciting” experiences?
I'm excited for this episode!
Hi, I'm so excited to hear the podcast when it comes out. I'm a little new to the podcast side of 7 sage so where will I be able to eventually find it once it is published? Thank you!
We will post the episode on Youtube, Spotify/Apple Music/other podcast platforms, and here on the 7Sage website. Stay tuned!