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Personal Statement AdviceHey y'all, I need some PS guidance. How important is it for me to talk about why I want to go to law school when I don't have any legal experience on…
... you should mention why law but don't center your personal statement around ... skills are transferable to law school and maybe just add a ... : https://7sage.com/six-law-school-personal-statements-that-got-into-harvard ... -
Help! Should I write "why X school" ?I heard it is a common thing to write one like writing a diversity statement together with your personal statement. Some say it might help your app b…
... it might depend. Does the school limit how many additional essays ... can have outside of the personal statement? If so, you might ... the most competitive cycles in history and admissions offices ... through some other element apparent in your application. Hope this ... -
How long is an acceptable addendum?Hey guys, I just wanted to ask if you all had been advised on how long is too long for an addendum? I am submitting one to explain a low GPA. I t…
... a a part of your personal statement.
A low ... didn't work hard while in school, but are a much harder ... -
Application questionsI have a few questions about the applications if anyone can help! 1. My last job on my resume ended this past May because I moved back home (just …
... this time away from work in your personal statement. Having a few month ... put in the time and effort and are serious about law school ... up until you go to school next year, but you could ... -
Good idea to include that I just started a tech company?Weird question, but I am in the process of building a startup. I quit my full time job last month and admissions people will obviously notice that wh…
... startup-and applying to law school, are you planning on ... your startup and law school, or doing part-time ... in your Personal Statement, to explain why you are applying to law school ... will be committed. Law School admissions teams really appreciate transparency ... -
Good idea to include that I just started a tech company?Weird question, but I am in the process of building a startup. I quit my full time job last month and admissions people will obviously notice that wh…
... the line. Applying to law school isn't the same as ... 're filling out your law school applications, they ask you for ... startup CEOs apply to law school every year? It'll make ... your story in your personal statement, i.e. how going to law school ties ... -
"Significant" Work ExperienceI come from a poor household and have been completely self-sufficient throughout college. All of my work experience is important to me. But how do la…
Two things:
1. In a podcast put out by ... aren't relevant to law school. They recommended an applicant just ... it. If not a personal statement, then a diversity statement. Or an addendum. -
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The information so far in this seminar has been really helpful, they're going over how to approach you law school application especially the personal statement, diversity statement and supplementary information. I'd recommend everyone to tune it -
Did I get bad personal statement advice from my tutor?I have a tutor that asked me a series of questions for brainstorming a personal statement. Essentially, it was what the most shitty things in my life…
... played a role in your decision to pursue law school and you ... may be is in no way connected to law school, it can ... make for a really awkward personal statement.
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Did I get bad personal statement advice from my tutor?I have a tutor that asked me a series of questions for brainstorming a personal statement. Essentially, it was what the most shitty things in my life…
... sexual violence and became involved in activism.
It ... stigma but kept going to school because you were raised not ... also heard about a successful personal statement where the writer talked about ... adult, and how they persisted in learning. That's a ... -
LOR questionI have a 170 with a 3.7 gpa, but am a transfer student and transferred into COVId, so I do not have any close relationships with any my Professor at …
... professor from your old school. Or you could approach ... additional information (resume, draft personal statement, paragraph explaining your narrative, ... for applying to law school. From an admissions perspective ... what you were like in an academic setting and ... -
Include Why X at end of personal statementA law school I'm applying to has an optional "Why law and Why X" essay. I feel I can tie in my Why X reason into my personal statement. Would it…
... would stick to making your personal statement more about your story and ... ), that being said if your personal story ties into why you ... would bring to the law school in the optional. Hope this helps ... -
George Washington University Personal StatementMight be a dumb question but does this statement have to be written or can it be typed?
When you select George Washington in your law school list, make sure you select the apply online option. Then there will be a section for Personal Statement where you just attach your file and upload it. -
George Washington University Personal StatementMight be a dumb question but does this statement have to be written or can it be typed?
... to apply via LSAC, the Personal Statement must be typed and uploaded ... be instructions on the application in regards to how to type ... heard of any school that mandates a hand written personal statement let alone ... -
Diversity Statement for Older StudentI am an older student (currently 35) and have been working in the legal field for around 10 years. My personal statement explains how my work experie…
... you in which you persevered. It also really depends on the school ... , some schools are broader in their statements, others ... into your diversity statement into your personal statement. If a school has a specific ... -
Panicking over LORsSo I have been out of undergrad for less than a year, and I have been committing my life to the LSAT. I decided that I am going to try and get my LOR…
... ) your potential for success in law school. Your goal should be to ... want to go to law school
-tell him about your ... /> (5) a draft of your personal statement, and
(6) a brief ... enough cushion for possible delays in writing the letter. Good luck ... -
Personal StatementHi everyone! I am starting on my personal statement this week and I am really struggling to get started. If anyone has any advice that would be amazi…
... . There are episodes about the personal statement in both seasons.
https://law ... -admissions/connect-us/navigating-law-school-admissions-podcast/listen-episodes -
"Why" essaysI was just wondering which T14-T20 law schools ask for why statements. I have seen them come up on many podcasts and blogs about law school applicati…
... you have an interest in their school. Most are not required ... highly encouraged. The only school I know that absolutely ... /d/The-7Sage-Law-School-Info-Doc_daa7untIi1o/App-Requirements_sumP8# ... your personal statement for why you want to go that specific school. ... -
June Disaster - I'm Giving up, I don't know where I went wrongAfter studying using 7sage, using the logical reasoning loophole, LSAT Bible, all that I could afford to study for this god awful test I only increas…
... they were accepted). Not to mention, the last two acceptance ... as cut throat. Not to mention, McGill doesn't use ... personal statement far more. The only schools that your comment applies to in ... problem. Focus on your statement and getting high quality references ... -
Questions regarding law school re-applicantHello everyone, I am reapplying this cycle to law school. I was wondering if I will have to request my transcripts again(nothing has changed) and…
... should be fine. For the personal statement, it might be a good ... want to see something different in your application so they don ... . If your motivations for law school are the same, you could ... -
ADHD & LSAT AccommodationsHi all I am trying to gauge my chance of getting LSAT extra time accommodations. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Back story: I was dia…
... though, and was actually in my elementary school's gifted program. Throughout ... I wanted to return to school to pursue my bachelor's ... also had to write a personal statement explaining why I was asking ... in the past. A letter from your doctor and your own statement ... -
Request for Letter of Recommendation Email TemplateI've put off asking for a lor for so long, because it completely stresses me out. I know it's in their job description, but I feel like my relationsh…
... /> Subject: Recommendation Letter for Law School
Hi [name], (admittedly ... address in the recommendation letter. I’m not done writing my personal statement ... I am applying to law school or share any other information ... -
Feeling discouraged about LSAT scoreI took the LSAT in September for the first time and am beyond disappointed in my score. I find reading the forums about wild score increases to be mo…
... ! Don't let your belief in yourself and your abilities waver ... currently have or might achieve in November, even if it is ... ?
- will your GPA or personal statement help boost your application?
school is meant for you, you ... -
Admissions Advice: LORsIs there any harm to submitting an extra reference letter to schools if many of them only require 2? I have 2 LORs already, one of which is very str…
... care more about your personal statement and resumes (in comparison to LOR) and ... wrong reasons). So if a school only asks for 2 only ... send 2 in especially if they are both ... -
Should I take the November test next week?#HELP! I took the October exam, scored 168 which wasn't too surprising since that had been my score on several PTs leading up to the test. I am s…
... cool with attending a different school in the T20 and you're ... , URM status, personal statement, etc, so you may be in even better position ... higher than 168 on average, in which case I'd say ... , I say all of this in an attempt to be as ... -
I don't know what to do.. Testing limitI currently have a 154 on the lsat with a 3.43 GPA. I took the November exam two weeks ago, but was interrupted by the proctor. so LSAC gave me a ret…
... with where you're scoring. In my opinion, with how saturated ... for a significantly lower ranked school than what you'd prefer ... on how well-crafted your personal statement is and how impressive your ... help quite a bit, particularly in light of the recent rankings ... -
Relatively Low GPA from a competitive SchoolHey guys, Just want advice from people on the application process. I'll be brief. I went to a very good school for undergrad, Notre Dame, but bec…
... make them view your GPA in a broader context, though, is ... a broken record on law school forums to keep hearing "LSAT ... soft factors or a great personal statement that would cause admissions officers ... 's important to put yourself in the shoes of the admissions ... -
Letters of recAm I allowed to ask a professor for a letter of rec now and then apply to law schools in the next 2-3 years? Will LSAC still keep that rec? And will …
... a letter for law school applications, let them know ... in school recently) so that your performance in school is fresh in their minds. In ... my opinion, I am a couple of years out of school ... sending them your current resume, personal statement (if you have one) ... -
GPA Update from 2010/Grad School GPAHi All - I applied to law school previously in 2010 with an LSAC GPA from my undergrad of 3.66. Since then, I went to grad school and received a 4.0 …
... 4.0. It's amazing! In the application, LSAC will require ... where your personal statement entails some portions of your graduate school experience. Beyound ... think of ways your graduate school GPA will come into play ... -
Should I get more work/ volunteer experience to put on my resume for law school?Hi, I’m planning on taking the LSAT in July 2024 and I started studying a month ago. I’ve been working full time as a tattoo artist for 3 years and I…
... the median average for the school you want to get into ... from academic sources), and your personal statement is a finely crafted slice ... no problem. That last one in particular, you can probably draw ... you've grown or endured in some respect.
I ...
