Is a PS a place for Accomplishments (Academic or Otherwise)?

paulmv.benthem

When I began formulating my personal essays/statement, I tried to focus on providing an interesting narrative that I thought helped to explain how different specific events have lead me to a way of approaching the idea of the law. I've tried to maintain a narrative form, rather than going all-out abstract essay.

However, I was recently reviewing some personal statements online, and I noticed that a number of people made note of their academic achievements. For instance, UofT, arguably Canada's #1 law school, provides this online document for prospective applicants: https://www.law.utoronto.ca/documents/JD/UofT_Law_Personal_Statements_Examples.pdf

What have other people's experience been with this? Is it best to "slip" these in? Gotta say, when I've tried to work them in so far, I kinda feel like a prig.

Leah M B

For clarity, are you only applying to Canadian schools? I think this answer may be different for schools in the US vs. Canada.

paulmv.benthem

@"Leah M B" said:
For clarity, are you only applying to Canadian schools? I think this answer may be different for schools in the US vs. Canada.

Nice catch! Yes, only Canadian schools.

David Busis

Canadian law schools tend to prefer something much closer to a traditional cover letter, so it's okay to tell a narrative that's largely a game of connect the dots with your accomplishments.

paulmv.benthem

Thanks @"David.Busis" and @"Leah M B" !

Must say, considering that I haven't written a nice personal narrative piece in a long time, this is kinda disappointing. Oh well, just keep playing the game.