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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. …
... 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. …
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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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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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... .sanford and @runiggyrun . A diversity statement has a pretty specific purpose ... would be ideal for a personal statement, which should underscore your uniqueness ... include this as a diversity statement, I think that many application ...[Ended] Live Lightning Consultations—Tues, Aug 2nd @ 9pm EST<p><strong>Update:</strong> Thanks for your amazing responses, everyone. I’ve been pouring through them, trying to figure out how I would choose from…
... idea I have for my personal statement is when I witnessed my ...[Ended] Live Lightning Consultations—Tues, Aug 2nd @ 9pm EST<p><strong>Update:</strong> Thanks for your amazing responses, everyone. I’ve been pouring through them, trying to figure out how I would choose from…
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3. For my personal statement, I am considering writing about ...[Ended] Live Lightning Consultations—Tues, Aug 2nd @ 9pm EST<p><strong>Update:</strong> Thanks for your amazing responses, everyone. I’ve been pouring through them, trying to figure out how I would choose from…
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i) When my family ...[Ended] Live Lightning Consultations—Tues, Aug 2nd @ 9pm EST<p><strong>Update:</strong> Thanks for your amazing responses, everyone. I’ve been pouring through them, trying to figure out how I would choose from…
... life (ah, what a novel statement!), but it's important to ... .
Two ideas for your personal statement. 1) growing up with a ...[Ended] Live Lightning Consultations—Tues, Aug 2nd @ 9pm EST<p><strong>Update:</strong> Thanks for your amazing responses, everyone. I’ve been pouring through them, trying to figure out how I would choose from…
... ) My two ideas for my personal statement are: 1) Being raised by ... . The second idea for my personal statement is about my mom. I ...[Ended] Live Lightning Consultations—Tues, Aug 2nd @ 9pm EST<p><strong>Update:</strong> Thanks for your amazing responses, everyone. I’ve been pouring through them, trying to figure out how I would choose from…
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One idea for my personal statement is my traumatic brain injury ...[Ended] Live Lightning Consultations—Tues, Aug 2nd @ 9pm EST<p><strong>Update:</strong> Thanks for your amazing responses, everyone. I’ve been pouring through them, trying to figure out how I would choose from…
... directions to go with my personal statement and I may have a ... in and writing a coherent statement.
(3) (A) My ...[Ended] Live Lightning Consultations—Tues, Aug 2nd @ 9pm EST<p><strong>Update:</strong> Thanks for your amazing responses, everyone. I’ve been pouring through them, trying to figure out how I would choose from…
... to write about with my personal statement.
3. The picture that ...
