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Personal StatementHi guys, I've been reading up on personal statements and seem to be finding some conflicting information on whether or not the personal statement…
... or not the personal statement needs to address "why law."
Berkeley seems to suggest that the personal statement ... personal statement is to talk about why you're interested in law ... , and your personal statement happens to explicitly ... -
Personal Statement Question...Do we have to talk about why we are applying to a particular law school in our personal statements? Some of the schools I'm applying to do not ask fo…
... applying to a particular law school in our personal statements? Some of the ... not ask for a "Why School X?" type essay so do ... talk about that in the personal statements even if it's ... -
Need advice on "civil twilight" phrase in personal StatementHi all, I need some impartial, non-attorney advice. I've had my personal statement proofread by 3 individuals (two are attorneys and one is my hus…
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I've had my personal statement proofread by 3 individuals (two ... works at a law firm) and they love the statement but have ... " at the beginning of my statement.
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Personal Statement/Optional Essay overlap?Hi! I'm finishing up my PS and optional essay, and I'm realizing the two are pretty connected. My PS (on the topic of why I want to go to law scho…
... want to go to law school) is centered around a ... m applying to X school) is mostly about how ... to attend this particular school because they have such ... want to practice education law. I'm listing ... Any advice on overlapping personal statements/optional essays would ... -
Personal Statement content - Canadian law schoolsCan exposure to the legal system be written about in the personal statement, e.g. serving on a jury? Thanks in advance
Can exposure to the legal system be written about in the personal statement, e.g. serving on a jury?
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Berkeley Law Personal StatementFor those of you who applied and go in to Berkeley/have legitimate insider info, how critical is it have a 3-4 page Personal Statement? I've seen co…
... have a 3-4 page Personal Statement?
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Personal Statement - about being a Mom?I'm kind of lost as to where to start with my personal statement and would appreciate any help! I had my son in 2015 and since the my world has re…
... where to start with my personal statement and would appreciate any help ... sparked an interest in environmental law overall.
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Personal statement - advice on pushing your accomplishments vs. writing creatively about a passionDo you guys think that your resume speaks for itself or should your personal statement push some of the highlights of your resume? I know that we…
... for itself or should your personal statement push some of the highlights ... reiterate our resume in our personal statement, but I feel really nervous ... also talk about specific work/school accomplishments. It seems like they ... -
Personal statement writers blockHello, Im in the beginning stage of writing my personal statement, however i am having super writer's block and i'm stuck. I dont know what direction…
... beginning stage of writing my personal statement, however i am having super ... career changer , from medical to law and all my experience are ... -
Font Size for Personal Statement ?What font size do you use for your personal statement? I have read some posts recommending about using font size 12. But, is it okay to use the si…
... do you use for your personal statement?
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Berkeley Law personal statementHi 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 adv…
... 4 page limit. My pre-law advisor (at my undergrad institution ... have to work on in law school. I would think concision is ... a trait law school admissions committees value, no? -
HYS personal statement swap/public interest folks?Hi all, anyone interested in a personal statement swap? Especially interested in swapping with people who are applying to HYS and/or for public inter…
Hi all, anyone interested in a personal statement swap? Especially interested in swapping with people who are applying to HYS and/or for public interest law. Thanks! -
Personal StatementI'm not exactly sure how to go about drafting a personal statement. I'm applying to ND, and their application states that I should provide insight ab…
... to go about drafting a personal statement. I'm applying to ... had a fascination with the law. I went through undergrad ... d begin a career in law enforcement, but as I ... this in my personal statement. However, I believe that my personal statement will still ... -
Duke: Personal StatementSo Duke's personal statement prompt is a bit different than most other law schools. They want to hear about significant experiences, and career and p…
... 's personal statement prompt is a bit different than most other law schools ... significant experiences, and career and personal goals. The issue is I ... of that with my diversity statement and my "Why Duke" essay ... -
Weird Personal Statement TopicI was expelled from high school for getting into a physical altercation - it was in self defense and there were racial elements involved. I think thi…
I was expelled from high school for getting into a physical ... this can be an interesting personal statement that shows growth; I am ... one for the people reading personal statements in admissions, so I ... -
A Different Route From Law School It's been a long year of endless studying for the lsat for me, as for all of us here at 7Sage. I have taken the test an amount of times, that most o…
... test, if anything in my [personal opinion]... It shows schools that ... apart of the law, versus just going to Law school for a ... people who initially went to Law school for a better financially stable ... I intend on going to Law school. However, I was recently ... -
Books to read before law schoolI’m starting law school in September (in Canada) and I was wondering if anyone had recommendations on books to read before starting 1L. If you als…
I’m starting law school in September (in Canada) and ... />
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Personal StatementGood afternoon 7sage community, I have been brainstorming ideas and thoughts for my personal statement. Is it recommended to personalize each pers…
... my personal statement. Is it recommended to personalize each personal statement for each school? Same ... or unique versions for each school? I am new to the ... -
Timing of Potential Personal Statement IdeaHello all! So I am trying to brainstorm various topics or events that I could write my personal statement about. There is one particular experienc…
... that I could write my personal statement about. There is one particular ... could work well for a personal statement, I have seen some ... did not occur in high school or earlier, it did occur ... of college after graduating high school. My question is whether the ... -
Law School MediansHi Everybody, I have a pretty dumb question for all you 7Sagers out there.... So I know what a median is (I think) - half of the applicants accept…
... and GPA for a particular school, should you feel pretty good ... about getting accepted to that school or should you feel more ... other soft factors - work experience, personal statement, LORs, etc., but I am ... -
Law school fairs are awesome!I can't imagine how informative and fruitful law school fairs and campus recruiting events must be for y'all Americans, but yesterday I had a chance …
... imagine how informative and fruitful law school fairs and campus recruiting ... taking this route as a law school applicant. Turns out she ... then she asked for my personal contact before I left ... amp;D department even before law school started. This is super ... -
Potentially Controversial Topic - Personal StatementHappy Friday, ya'll I've been thinking a lot about my personal statement and I've decided to talk about an experience that reaffirmed my commitmen…
... thinking a lot about my personal statement and I've decided to ... commitment to justice and pursuing law but it might be a ... a lot of respect for law enforcement and I believe that ... my commitment and passion for law and justice.
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Personal Statement SwapHello all! Another personal statement swap post here (I know there have been several recently). I am working through drafts of two different perso…
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Another personal statement swap post here (I know ... two different personal statement topics. After speaking with my pre-law dean and ... opposite opinion of my pre-law dean, I am stumped (though ... -
Why the LSAT is a good reflection for law school success: from limited experience of a 1LI thought I’d take some time to write this out for you. It’s becoming clear that the LSAT is a good reflector of Law School success for so many reaso…
... a good reflector of Law School success for so many ... is NO handholding in law school. They will throw you ... s very much a personal challenge that you have ... on your own. Just like law school.
2.) ... re screwed. Cramming in law school is just not an ... -
Part Time Evening Law school???Hi all! I just got an awesome job offer that would require me to submit my applications as a part time evening law student rather than full time.…
... as a part time evening law student rather than full time ... with loans for all of law school and living expenses if I ... a salary while going to school in the evening. The way ... be at 100% - in your personal experience, are you glad you ... -
Personal statement topics: good or meh?Hi all! I wanted to get this wisdom of my peers on whether either of these is a good choice, and the potential pitfall I see with each. 1) A tale …
... , and it's a very personal and passionate thing for me ... interesting telling, but for a law school application is it too close ... -
Personal statement help with topicI am having a hard time deciding what to write about. I can write about my background: growing up with a father addicted to heroin, working at 15 yea…
... as a paralegal at a personal injury firm; or
law school even more.
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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 ... -
Abandoning this cycle/dreams of law school altogether?I'm gutted. My Nov score was 7 points lower than my goal, and my top choice school doesn't accept the Jan score. If I apply this year, even my chance…
... goal, and my top choice school doesn't accept the Jan ... entering law school at 30 years old. This may be getting personal, but ... -
Gap year(s) before law school?Hi guys, So this has been an ongoing conversation I've been having with family, mentors, professors, experts, etc. I just graduated from college a…
... to go straight to law school or take a gap ... a year before going to law school.
However, now ... gone to many top law school visits at my ... they can before starting law school in order to gain ... personal decision, but I want to be as prepared for law school ...
