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Title PS?Dear 7Sagers, Do you give your PS a title? Why or why not? I can't decide right now.. Thank you!
I didn't either. Just put your name,the label "personal statement", and your lsac number in the header and you'll be fine. -
Personal Statement: write independently, then seek help? Or, get expert advice from the get-go?I'm very eager to ask the question below when I attend <a href="https://7sage.com/discussion#/discussion/6882/webinar-skip-it-skipping-strategies-pan…
... Peg Chengs @prelawguru "Write your personal statement in 7 days" class and ... -
Free LOCI Editing7Sagers, I’m David, the editor who wrote the Personal Statement course. Have you written a letter of continuing interest? Send it to me and I migh…
Newbie moment: what's the difference between a LOCI and a personal statement? -
Free LOCI Editing7Sagers, I’m David, the editor who wrote the Personal Statement course. Have you written a letter of continuing interest? Send it to me and I migh…
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Personal Statement is a part of your ... -
Using a Consulting Service after submitting applicationsI was wondering if anyone has used a consulting service after submitting applications to either get off waitlists, or negotiate additional scholarshi…
... help you craft a great personal statement and prepare for interviews, but ... -
Using a Consulting Service after submitting applicationsI was wondering if anyone has used a consulting service after submitting applications to either get off waitlists, or negotiate additional scholarshi…
... help you craft a great personal statement and prepare for interviews, but ... -
Application - Personal SituationHello 7sagers, I'm asking for thoughtful comments/advice on my personal situation. This is causing me tons of anxiety and I haven't been able to s…
... not write this as a personal statement either. Personal statements are more to ... write it as a diversity statement and have a separate PS ... , do it as a diversity statement rather than PS, they have ... -
Editor David Busis, Spivey Consulting, or Something Else?Fellow 7Sagers, I have a dilemma on my hands and I'd like your advice on how best to resolve it. I'm especially interested in hearing the opinions o…
... hands until September regarding getting personal statement editing because it takes time ... /> - Resume Review and Editing
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Editor David Busis, Spivey Consulting, or Something Else?Fellow 7Sagers, I have a dilemma on my hands and I'd like your advice on how best to resolve it. I'm especially interested in hearing the opinions o…
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To give up or not to give up...I haven't had it easy to say the least. Without delving into my life story, I'll just sum it up to, my goal is law school. I'm trying really hard. …
... strong hand. In this case, personal statement, addendums, and diversity statements are ... -
To give up or not to give up...I haven't had it easy to say the least. Without delving into my life story, I'll just sum it up to, my goal is law school. I'm trying really hard. …
... even take into account the personal statement or hardships, etc.
personal statement. Not to mention you have ... -
To give up or not to give up...I haven't had it easy to say the least. Without delving into my life story, I'll just sum it up to, my goal is law school. I'm trying really hard. …
... even take into account the personal statement or hardships, etc. (I'm ... -
Editor David Busis, Spivey Consulting, or Something Else?Fellow 7Sagers, I have a dilemma on my hands and I'd like your advice on how best to resolve it. I'm especially interested in hearing the opinions o…
... of the application is the personal statement. I will likely seek out ... -
What is considered a strong soft in law school applications if you don't have an UG GPA?I am aware that the most important factors in the law school admissions are LSAT scores and undergraduate GPA. However I don't have an undergraduate …
I have an international GPA (round up to 3.6), and the LSAC transcript evaluation was only "above average". I have a STEM PhD from a top US engineering school and work experience in a law firm. I also think acing the LSAT is important. I got into Berkeley ... -
Another question about strong softsThanks for the thoughts
I'm not sure how they would regard that, if it would be considered a soft or not, but it certainly is wonderful opportunity for an unusual & creative personal statement if nothing else. Good luck! -
Personal Statement... which way is the right way?I am currently writing my Personal Statement for law schools and I keep receiving conflicting advice on the direction in which one should take for th…
@rrust said:
it is imperative to mention in your PS why you want to go to law school
Not true at all and you shouldn't strain for this. If it happens organically and ties it up nicely so be it. But far too many essays out ... -
Personal Statement... which way is the right way?I am currently writing my Personal Statement for law schools and I keep receiving conflicting advice on the direction in which one should take for th…
I did not write about why I wanted to go to law school in my personal statement. I got more scholarship money than I thought I would from multiple schools (based on my GPA & LSAT). It's not necessary. -
September LSAT Application TimelineThis question may be putting the cart before the horse, but I am planning on sitting for the September 2016 LSAT and applying this same cycle (and wo…
I've had my personal statement drafted for months already. And I'm also applying ASAP (as soon as apps open up) in September. I have one LOR writer already lined up as well. -
September LSAT Application TimelineThis question may be putting the cart before the horse, but I am planning on sitting for the September 2016 LSAT and applying this same cycle (and wo…
... before July.
2. Finalize personal statement mid-July.
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September LSAT Application TimelineThis question may be putting the cart before the horse, but I am planning on sitting for the September 2016 LSAT and applying this same cycle (and wo…
... summer and start drafting your personal statement.
At this point ... , take a crack at your personal statement.
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LoRs for Old PeopleSo I finished undergrad in ’08, which by the way was a really shitty time to graduate, lol. Anyway. So I haven’t worked with my professors in a lon…
... a copy of your resume, personal statement etc... to whoever you ask ... -
Back by Popular Demand: The Old-Timer's Thread (30+ only, valid form of ID required)Hey everybody, Since many people have been clamoring for this I thought I'd start a new thread for the older and non-traditional future lawyers am…
@mimimimi You should check the instructions for each school, but I've never encountered a personal statement in the wild that needed to be 1300+ words. In my experience, 650–850 words tends to hit the sweet spot. See if you can focus your story. -
[Ended] Intro to Admissions with David Busis - Wed. 9pm<p>Hi 7Sagers,</p> <p>On <strong>Wednesday, June 29, at 9 p.m. EST</strong>, I’ll give you a bird’s-eye view of the admissions process. We’ll touc…
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personal statement(s)I have drafted two personal statements... and I am unsure of with which to proceed. As of right now, I am not financially able to purchase the packa…
@"dytmom_3x" said:
One is a story of an event in my life where I made a difficult decision
Agreed without even reading this one. You dont want to review your resume or things of that nature in a PS. You might be able to use some ... -
Personal Statement FeedbackThis time last year I was starting to write my personal and diversity statements for law school. I was frustrated and getting nowhere, so I bought di…
@lsatings said:
If any of you would like, I can review your essays and provide feedback.
Awesome. Thanks for taking the time to help other people out. You are amazing! -
[Ended] Webinar PS Topics + Admissions —Thurs, July 7th 9PM<p>Hi 7Sagers,</p> <p>On <strong>Thursday, July 7, at 9 p.m. EST</strong>, I’ll tell you everything I know about choosing a topic for your persona…
... require applicants to submit a personal statement. Because of this, would you ... in Canada to format their personal statement(s) differently? As we don ... on work experience in a personal statement? Thanks. -
Considerations of UG major in law school admission decisionHow do law schools view "unique" UG majors? I'm coming from a science background (materials engineering to be specific) and I'm wondering if my backg…
Nope, not important. They will ascertain the "why is she applying" from your personal statement. -
Question about LORSHello, I am getting ready to send out a few emails to ask for LORS. I know a little unprofessional, but its summer and most of my professors are ou…
... have been addressed in my personal statement, diversity statement, or resume.
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... very good material for a personal statement, because it probably did have ...
