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Personal Statement Question

winniebug34winniebug34 Core Member
in Law School Admissions 25 karma

If a university's personal statement prompt doesn't mention "why our school," would you still end on a note highlighting that specific university? Or would you just end stating why you want to attend law school in general?

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  • David BusisDavid Busis Member Moderator
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    I recommend adding a "why X" bit if and only if you can say something that is genuinely tailored to the school. Adding an obviously generic sentence like "And that is why I hope to attend [INSERT LAW SCHOOL NAME]" or "your great program will help me achieve my dreams" is not going to help and could hurt.

    Note that, even if you do add a "why X" bit to your PS, you don't have to write much—just well.

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