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Reapplying to a school, new personal statement?Should craft a new personal stamenent for a school I’m reapplying to? Also is there any other key things to consider when reapplying? Thanks in advan…
Should craft a new personal stamenent for a school I’m reapplying to? Also is there any other key things to consider when reapplying? Thanks in advance! -
Law School Essays: "Describe the file"I'm probably getting caught up over trivial details, but what do you guys put for "Step two: Describe the file" when submitting your personal stateme…
I'm probably getting caught up over trivial details, but what do you guys put for "Step two: Describe the file" when submitting your personal statement on law school apps? Just "Personal Statement"? Same question for "Why School X"/"Why Lawyer" essays. -
Personal Statement: My Family FirmHi everybody - I am hoping to get some opinions on whether or not the following topic could be a solid Personal Statement idea or if it might make my…
... solid Personal Statement idea or if it might make my law school motivations ... -
Personal Statement or Diversity Statement?I am having trouble deciding where to discuss my chronic illness - in my Personal Statement or in my Diversity Statement. I was diagnosed epilepsy wh…
... - in my Personal Statement or in my Diversity Statement. I was diagnosed ... write about it in my Personal Statement, I think I could ... as compelling. Since the Personal Statement is more significant in the ... even those on a law school admissions panel) to associate ... -
Personal Statement about Sexual AssaultHi 7Sagers, Every once in a while, an applicant asks us if it's okay to write about personal trauma, and specifically about sexual assault. The sh…
... s okay to write about personal trauma, and specifically about ... to say so in your personal statement, it's powerful.
< ... one of the most powerful personal statements I've ever ... here: https://7sage.com/law-school-personal-statement-about-sexual-assault/ -
UNC Statement Essay1(Personal Statement) QuestionHi, UNC Chapel Hill has a specific personal statement prompt that reads: **The legal profession plays a vital role in the pursuit of justice a…
... . Please write a statement discussing why you want to become ... the legal profession and why you think you are ... .**
My personal statement is a narrative and indirectly ... less interesting than my personal statement. My personal statement is 2 pages ( ... -
UCI Personal StatementHey Guys! I just went to upload my personal statement for the UCI (University of California Irvine) application and realized they have a 500 word lim…
... just went to upload my personal statement for the UCI (University of ... 'm at medians for the school, but wonder if people think ... -
Who should i show my personal statement to?Hey everyone! So my personal statement is basically done and I've shown it to a couple people so far. I decided not to ask for feedback from most of…
Hey everyone!
So my personal statement is basically done and I' ... someone previously involved in law school admissions at a top 5 ... school has also looked it over. ... -
Personal Statement FormatIs the personal statement supposed to be double spaced two pages or single spaced two pages? I am confused! Not every law school gives specific requi…
Is the personal statement supposed to be double spaced two pages or single spaced two pages? I am confused! Not every law school gives specific requirements. Thanks in advance! -
Any personal statement guru/admissions person that can get back to me tonight?HELPAHHH. Im trying to decide between two versions of my personal statement that I've had written. They're both similar but go in slightly different dire…
... between two versions of my personal statement that I've had written ... someone previously involved in law school admissions at an ivy league ... and go with the second statement I'll be hurting myself ... -
Is this to risky for a personal statement??In thinking about what I plan to write my personal statement on I am a bit torn... I am an extremely high functioning adult (40), with Bipolar 1(1 is…
... I plan to write my personal statement on I am a bit ... a positive narrative, not a "why me?" or a "I've ... -
Personal statement indicating specific schoolTo provide some context: I'll be applying for this upcoming cycle (October 2019). I am currently working full time (medical research) at a job that w…
... flexible hours and attend law school part time. For this reason ... I'm interested in one school in particular in my city ... to work while attending law school, and would be interested in ... particular program? The school does not have an additional, 'Why Us?' essay. -
Personal statement confusionOriginally thought that the personal statement was generic and applied to every school... but recently I've seen a couple specific prompts from indiv…
... that the personal statement was generic and applied to every school... but recently ... ). Do I assume the school accepts a school-agnostic letter unless otherwise ... -
Personal Statement Dilemma - Help!I know your personal statement is supposed to be about you, but the moment that changed my career trajectory (and made me decide to go to law school)…
I know your personal statement is supposed to be about ... decide to go to law school) is entirely centered around something ... student who spoke to the school board made me realize law ... -
Re-Applying Personal StatementHi 7Sage Community! Looking for some advice. I am reapplying to my top choice law school. I was waitlisted last cycle and then eventually rejected. …
... to my top choice law school. I was waitlisted last cycle ... . I had a pretty substantial personal statement that highlighted my leadership experience ... can craft or update my personal statement for this cycle. Any advice ... -
if writing very unusual circumstances in personal statement- - - do I also need diversity statement?My personal statement is going to cover the following: foster care -> drop out in 9th grade - > community college - > work with youth -> graduate …
My personal statement is going to cover the ... of social work -> law school
Should I also ... factors in a diversity statement or will the personal statement be enough???
school.
Suggestions appreciated ... -
Personal Statement - what to writeI reviewed the 7Sage personal statement section and therefore wrote about a formative experience, what I learned, and how it applies to my future car…
I reviewed the 7Sage personal statement section and therefore wrote about ... my future career in law school/as an attorney. Now, as ... succeed in law. Is the personal statement I have OK? Or should ... -
personal statement statute of limitations?I understand that we're advised not to add anything from high school on our resumes, but I was wondering if there was a similar rule for personal sta…
... to add anything from high school on our resumes, but I ... where a story for your personal statement is considered too old to ... go straight through to law school, so a lot good number ... about myself are from high school, including my "what made me ... -
Help with Personal StatementHi, I am really having a hard time coming up with a topic for my personal statement. I've sat down to write it probably a dozen times, and...nothing.…
... with a topic for my personal statement. I've sat down to ... I've tried going the "why do I want to be ... overcome". I've tried addressing why I want to practice immigration ... seems less daunting than this personal statement. Any suggestions? Anything helps. Thanks ... -
typical length for personal statement and diversity statementI've read online the standard length for law school personal statement is 2-page, size 11-12 font, double-spaced and for diversity statement is 1-pag…
I've read online the standard length for law school personal statement is 2-page, size 11-12 font, double-spaced and for diversity statement is 1-page, size 11-12 font, double-spaced.
could anybody let me know if this is accepted practice? -
Question on personal statementHi all, I'm starting to write my personal statement and have been seeing a lot of divided opinions on whether you should include a "why you want …
... 'm starting to write my personal statement and have been seeing a ... whether you should include a "why you want to study law ... -
Personal statement block tangent ?I still have to brain storm but trying to pick a topic for my personal statement has been something I’ve been putting off for a long time because I f…
... pick a topic for my personal statement has been something I’ve ... when it comes to a personal statement? Were you able to figure ... irl who knows about law school stuff to give me some ... -
Dual Degree MSW Personal StatementThis is completely off-topic and has nothing to do with law school but I would appreciate someone's opinion. I am applying to do a dual MSW/JD progra…
... nothing to do with law school but I would appreciate someone ... the prompt for the MSW personal statement. It says you should explain ... -
Duke Personal StatementHey everyone, Duke Law's personal statement prompt says to mention your "personal and career ambitions," but in my "Why Law, Why Duke" optional e…
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Duke Law's personal statement prompt says to mention your ... "personal and career ambitions," but in my "Why Law, Why Duke" optional ... -
Leaving unique job I wrote about in personal statement bc COVID stress--how do I tell schools?I decided to put in my two weeks with my very interesting government/political job. Because it is so unique, I am leaning heavily into sharing this e…
... wrote about it in my personal statement. My work has been really ... want to go to law school but I have anxiety about ... -
Personal Statement --Addiction/Substance AbuseI am considering talking about my struggle with--and recovery from--addiction in my personal statement. I am 11 years into recovery with an academic …
... recovery from--addiction in my personal statement. I am 11 years into ... at 22 I returned to school and got straight As and ... 's through undergrad and graduate school, along with some moderate professional ... a big part of my personal story, but there is nothing ... -
Personal Statement Critique BuddyHello, future colleagues, This summer I'll be finessing my personal statement and supplemental essays. I'm looking for one or two buddies who woul…
... I'll be finessing my personal statement and supplemental essays. I'm ... aiming for a top 20 school.
If you're ... -
Personal StatementI am in a confusing position: I haven't taken the LSAT yet so I don't have a score. How do I know what personal statement to write if I have no clue …
I am in a confusing position: I haven't taken the LSAT yet so I don't have a score. How do I know what personal statement to write if I have no clue what school I will apply to? Thanks in advance. -
Personal Statement V.S. Diversity StatementHi, I was wanting to see if anyone had any input regarding the 2 statements being somewhat similar. Is it okay for the 2 statements to have a simi…
... the personal statement), and "What this experience will bring for the school or ... classroom" (diversity statement). Or should I ... -
Webinar: The Personal StatementHi 7Sagers! Join us on Thursday, August 11 at 8 p.m. ET for a discussion with 7Sage admissions consultants on the personal statement--its purpose,…
... on the personal statement--its purpose, what successful ones might include, why no ...
