Hello! Was wondering if anyone could tell me what are the restrictions on AI usage for law school application resumes? I was going to run my resume through AI to reformat it because I am having format issues with my current template, but did not want to do it if that means that it will cause issues with my application. Would this use of AI be allowed?

Hello! I have gotten conflicting advice on how to write my personal statement. I have seen LSAT tutors say to write it about a specific story and how that taught you something that drives you to go to law school. I talked with my Pre-Law advisor at school and she gave me opposite advice. She told me to briefly talk about the moment I realized I wanted to go to law school and then for the rest of the essay talk about skills that I have that make me a good candidate for law school. Which of these is a better style? I can put a brief overview of the two different kinds that I have written that may give a little more context. Which of these options are stronger?

Option 1: I start off talking about a TikTok where a nurse doesn't believe older people should receive life saving care like resuscitations. I then go into how this TikTok upset me because I have first hand seen how the healthcare system has failed my loved ones due to discrimination based on age and preexisting conditions. I then dive into how seeing medical malpractice first hand showed me I needed to not be complacent and pursue a career in law.

Option 2: I start off talking about the TikTok and the instance of medical malpractice I have witnessed in a much shorter and more objective manner. I then state I want to go into law so that I can help to change systems for the better. I then talk about experiences and qualities that I have that would make me a good lawyer. I talk about my fundraising experience, internships with law firms, and a research paper I did on a social issue and the solution I proposed.

I think my first option is stronger but my advisor said the second one is better. I also would ideally like to start my career working in corporate law and then do elder and healthcare law on the side as more pro bono work. Should I mention that or would that harm my admissions chances?