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Making Applications Before I Take the LSATHello All, I'd like to preface this by saying that I know very little about the admissions process ie. the similarity of applications across schoo…
... . Most law schools will require a resume and personal statement. Some ... them know why you want to go to law school and ... construct the narrative of your law school application right now. ... to tailor your foundation personal statement to answer specific questions ... -
Question about modifying Personal Statements?Hi! I have a "general" PS that I'm using for most schools/modifying based on word count restrictions, but I'm wondering if schools want every PS to m…
... programs with personal statements that do not specifically answer the Why Law? question ... feel that a personal statement to a professional school like law school should ... specify why you want to attend a particular law school in your personal statement ... -
PS : Can I write about more than 1 area of law I am interested in?Hi everyone, I am in the midst of writing my personal statement and I discuss two experiences that lead me to two different types of law, family a…
... this is why I want to go into family law” or “I ... this is why I’m interested in real estate law”, my advice ... stray away from talking about WHY you’re qualified to go ... law because all that can be shown in your resume. Your personal statement ... -
focus during undergradHey everyone, Sort of an off-topic topic re. law school admissions, but if anyone has any useful advice for me who has been through the cycle or j…
... showing a demonstrated interest in law by taking a legal internship ... it in your personal statement to show how and why you came to ... the decision to pursue law. You ... -
Personal StatementHi there, I have written my personal statement. The topic isn't about why I want to go to law school, but rather a life experience. I have gone on a…
... law schools might have, and not the prompt for a personal statement ... a specific topic/prompt for personal statements. Instead, they may ... to specify why you're interested in that law school, and ... I would do what the law school's website/application specifies ... -
Personal StatementHi there, I have written my personal statement. The topic isn't about why I want to go to law school, but rather a life experience. I have gone on a…
... law. I believe both of them want you to write on why ... you want to go to law school. Has ... may have to change my personal statement when I double check. -
Is it worth applying to a school 4th/5th time?I know this is going to get a lot of flak by those here. But if someone already has a well established career in SW engineering that pays 6-figure in…
... established career to go to law school and for me, it ... fabulous new personal statement and also an addendum that maybe explains why you ... -
Guidance for Letters of RecommendationI've received commitments from a few people willing to write me letters of recommendation. Now I'm in the process of putting a packet together to hel…
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Why X school - optional addendumHow do folks know which schools to provide an optional addendum stating why X? I was reading that it is important for a few, and that on the other ha…
... advice is to send a "why X" to any school that ... a few "why X" sentences at the end of your personal statement (especially ... ://coda.io/d/Canonical-7Sage-Law-School-List_daa7untIi1o/2020-App-Requirements_sumP8 ... for one) or omit the "why X" material completely. -
Pre-Law Summer Program worth it?Hi all. I am 31, graduated over 10 years ago from an undergrad in architecture. Since then I have worked in the real estate sector and have lived abr…
... having background relating to law. I've attended some ... law school. Besides, law schools appreciate those who overcome their personal ... to explain why you are interested in law, why you want ... to go to law school in your personal statement. ... -
Advice on Rec Letter------Can I just use the generic one?Hi friends: My undergrad institution decided to give an extended ddl for the law school fall entry. I thought it worth a shot. The problem is that I …
... /> My question for you is why it would be "stressful" to ... of your personal statement and resume, explain your interest in law, and ask ... -
Is admissions consulting worth it??Need advice from anyone who has participated in 7Sage admissions consulting. I have been looking into the option that provides unlimited edits for on…
... worked with me on the personal statement, from the brainstorming stage to ... Christie. With her experience in law school admissions, Christie provided useful ... Why X essays, diversity statements, addendum essays, interview prep, correspondence with law ... -
Personal Statement topic opinionHi everyone, I'll keep this relatively short. My freshman year of college I battled severe anxiety and learned to cope with it. I believe this demons…
... law schools' websites and checking for what they want in a personal statement ... to specifically address why you chose a career in law. Writing about ... you to talk about the "why law school" part.
The ... it or not, this is why there's a stigma on ... -
Is having legal experience vital to getting into a top 25 law school?I understand that having experience in the legal field would separate a person from other applicants and boost admission chances. However, if I did n…
... and personal statement. If you don't have any background in law you ... can always use some or part of your personal statement ... to express why you are interested in law. There are ... as a intern for a law firm for a summer or ... -
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 …
... necessarily personal statement) should indicate why you want to study law at ... least somewhere. Don't leave the admissions committee questioning why ... you interned at a law firm, studied political science ... least mention why you are interested in law, even ... -
Is it bad to state in an essay exactly the area of law you want to practice?Hi all, I've been working as a real estate law clerk for the past two years and although I kind of accidentally fell into real estate (I graduated…
... interested in researching. For law school it is different but ... your personal statement sensibly. It will also really help you in Why school ... schools with good real estate law programs or that have ... clinics in housing/real estate law.
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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…
... have a narrative yet for why that connected to the question ... of wanting to go to law school/why I would succeed compared ... led me to find a personal statement topic. So my advice is ... your motivation for going to law school, especially really emotionally charged ... -
Diversity Statement Help - Should I write one based on my situation?Hi 7Sagers, I was born in China, adopted and raised by my uncle and aunt (one of my parents passed away when I was three), and immigrated to the U…
... probably better suited to the personal statement if it works there. ... pursue patent law that really should be in your personal statement. A ... PS should always give readers an idea of why ... you are pursuing law school. -
Diversity Statement Help - Should I write one based on my situation?Hi 7Sagers, I was born in China, adopted and raised by my uncle and aunt (one of my parents passed away when I was three), and immigrated to the U…
... pursue patent law that really should be in your personal statement. A ... PS should always give readers an idea of why ... you are pursuing law school.
... going for immigration law.) This is why I wanted to tie ... -
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…
... about why you have chosen to apply to law school ... "why law in general" part because I addressed that in my personal statement, ... so I only wrote about Why Duke. I ... essay and not the personal statement, that is probably fine. -
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…
... about why you have chosen to apply to law school ... "why law in general" part because I addressed that in my personal statement, ... so I only wrote about Why Duke. I ... optional essay and not the personal statement, that is probably fine. ... -
Letters of Recc - Professors Won't RespondAdmittedly, I am in a bit of a jam. I am 3 years out of undergrad and reached out to two of my professors (whom I was close with) about writing me le…
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Does this topic count as a Diversity Statement?I am a URM and wanted to draft a diversity statement. However, my topic is not race related, but is based on a situation at work during my pregnancy …
... could go into your “why law” statement or a personal statement in specific. Either way ... -
Letters of RecommendationHi all! I plan on taking the June 2021 LSAT for the first time and hoping I won't need to take it again. I've been out of undergrad for 3 years, and …
... a draft of your personal statement or narrative (why law, why now, your future professional ... -
Can a Personal Statement be too personal?I am just beginning the brainstorm for my personal statement. I want to write about a traumatic event from my childhood. Essentially when I was 7, …
... your past and present)
-why law school is the right next ... following questions: Why Law? Why Now? Why should we want you? Why do you want ... candidates to view the personal statement as a statement of interest in a ... -
Can a Personal Statement be too personal?I am just beginning the brainstorm for my personal statement. I want to write about a traumatic event from my childhood. Essentially when I was 7, …
... down the, "Why Law? Why Now? Why should we want you? Why do you want ... X School? What do you want a law ... couple years, I feel my personal statement is going to be an ... -
Law School LOR: supportive & professional vs neutral & academicHi folks, I am currently preparing for my law school applications this fall/winter and dealing with the Letter of Recommendation part. So far, …
... reflect your strengths as a law school candidate (in case ... your law school application resume, a draft of your personal statement, or ... at least a written narrative that explains why ... what you want from the law school experience, and what ... -
Application InformationHello! I have some questions about how the actual application process works (for next fall) and a few specific application related questions, but am …
... want to write in my personal statement, but do I need to ... away would hurt the overall statement. But, would it be ... the personal statement okay to just be broad about me and law school ... keep my personal statement broad/generic and then do a "why __" for ... -
Application InformationHello! I have some questions about how the actual application process works (for next fall) and a few specific application related questions, but am …
... want to write in my personal statement, but do I need to ... the personal statement okay to just be broad about me and law school ... tailored to them or a why law but not a requirement. Anecdotally ... keep my personal statement broad/generic and then do a "why __" for ... -
Should I include a diversity statement when my PS addresses divsersityI wrote my PS about being gay in rural America, and how that makes me want to pursue public service (in a nutshell) Should I write a DS about how bei…
... here. The personal statement is a required part of the law school application ... that shows your motivation for applying. The diversity statement ... tell your story and explain why you are hoping to begin ...
