Diversity Statement Topic Help

mikalyn.greenzweig

I am currently drafting multiple diversity statements with different topics to prepare for my law school applications here in the fall. As of right now, I have a few different topics that I'm considering to write about and would love to get other peoples opinion on the topics.

Background Information:
- I'm a minority (African American/white)
- First generation college student
- Identify with a low socioeconomic class
- Became a caregiver for my step-parent, who is now disabled due to Covid-19 complications, while I was in undergrad

For the first three bullets, I could easily compile these issues into one essay with a good story. However, I feel like the topics may be a little generic. I'm really leaning towards my fourth bullet point. I've heard that admissions are kind of over reading essay about Covid-19, however, I think I could write my most compelling essay with this story. Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions on, 1. whether this would be considered a diversity factor and 2. should I focus my essay on points 1-3 or on point 4.

Thanks!

jameelyusuf1994

I think points 2 and 3 would be good. 4 would make sense if you had a low ugrad gpa. I would write on points 2 and 3 and explain how those circumstances have informed your decision to pursue law school.

aapierce03

While COVID stories are probably overdone, I wouldn't shy away from it just because it's cliche. Maybe you could tie this story into a passion for medical or disability advocacy. If you'll still be a caregiver while in law school, that could be a very compelling narrative. Regardless, I would keep the first three points and perhaps connect it to "why law/why what type of law" and something you may have said in your personal statement.

mikalyn.greenzweig

@jameelyusuf1994 thank you! I didn't consider writing about point 4 from that perspective and I think that could definitely be beneficial to my application.

mikalyn.greenzweig

@aapierce03 thank you!! I appreciate your response and will definitely consider that.