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Berkeley Law personal statement

calcal101calcal101 Alum Member
in Law School Admissions 582 karma

Hi all,

I'm planning on applying to most of the T14, and I have already drafted a 2 page PS. Berkeley, however, has a 4 page limit. My pre-law advisor (at my undergrad institution) said that I should just submit a 2 pager (because it's apparently quite strong as is and "less is more").

Do you all agree? Should I keep it as short as possible, or should I fill the space? I would love to get @"David.Busis"' opinion, if possible!!

I'm the kind of person who tends to write a lot in general, but I know that's a habit I'll have to work on in law school. I would think concision is a trait law school admissions committees value, no?

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  • FerdaFreshFerdaFresh Alum Member
    561 karma

    I only want to add that David's personal statement is the shortest I've seen to date. I think you're in good company with that mentality

  • anonymous25anonymous25 Free Trial Member
    16 karma

    I did something similar (although I think mine was about 2.5 - 3 pages) and recently got in to Berk. I'd say if it's well written and concise, you should be good.

  • calcal101calcal101 Alum Member
    582 karma

    Thanks for your response, @FerdaFresh ! And congrats, @anonymous25 !

  • David BusisDavid Busis Member Moderator
    7395 karma

    Definitely don't stretch it! If you've said all you have to say, you're fine.

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