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"Exceptional Circumstances"Hello, I will be applying for law school in September for early admissions at a few schools. During my undergrad I lost my mother unexpectedly…
... talk about them in your personal statement, if that’s what your ... in law school. I’d only mention it in order to show why ... you are likely to have better grades in law school than ... -
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…
... law school application. Most law schools will require a resume and personal statement. ... know why you want to go to law school and ... stats using the 7Sage Law School Predictor: https://7sage. ... school list, you may have to tailor your foundation personal statement ... -
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I am no expert in personal statements, but from an objective ... can prove that in your statement. If you believe that you ... reflect that. Instead, convince them why you will make a good ... qualifications and your interest in law school. Good luck! -
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…
... personal statement to a professional school like law school should clearly answer the questions: Why law? Why you? Why ... why you want to attend a particular law school in your personal statement (unless the school ... personal statement to the correct school. ... -
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…
... to specialize in that during law school.
What I mean ... 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 ... -
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 ... to specify why you're interested in that law school, and even ... the case for every single law school, but I would double ... I would do what the law school's website/application specifies once ... -
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 anyone ... may have to change my personal statement when I double check. -
Upcoming Admissions Webinars + Edit GiveawaysWe have an exciting webinar coming up! - On December 11, from 9–10 p.m. ET, we'll host Polly Lawson, a 7Sage consultant and assistant dean for gra…
... , what is their opinion on personal statements that include political views ... important part of why someone is going to law school (e.g. fighting ... decision to go to aw school)?
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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 ... hinge on only one school. You can be picky ... score/ GPA for the school you want to go ... or are above the school's median you should ... 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…
... resume
- My personal statement
- Why I'm going to law school
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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…
... to send a "why X" to any school that offers one ... why X" sentences at the end of your personal statement (especially if the [school ... coda.io/d/Canonical-7Sage-Law-School-List_daa7untIi1o/2020-App-Requirements_sumP8# ... one) or omit the "why X" material completely. -
I'm in my early 30's what do I need?Looking for some advice from someone in a similar situation. I'm in my early 30's and looking to start my JD journey. I'm not sure what I need at thi…
... on your **personal story/statement**. Sometimes they ask for a **"why us" essay ... express exactly why you want to go to their school (i.e ... the schools. You can google law school timeline and it can give ... helpful for you. Going to law school in your 30s is not ... -
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…
... relating to law in order to go to law school. Besides, law schools ... appreciate those who overcome their personal circumstances ... interested in law, why you want to go to law school in your personal statement. Since ... -
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 …
... to resubmit your old business school LORs it will be ... I'm guessing if the school in question is accepting applications ... /> 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 advice ... Why X essays, diversity statements, addendum essays, interview prep, correspondence with law ... -
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…
... is not the same as law school academics, but showing that ... interested in researching. For law school it is different but if ... your personal statement sensibly. It will also really help you in Why school ... 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…
... of wanting to go to law school/why I would succeed compared to ... led me to find a personal statement topic. So my advice is ... your motivation for going to law school, especially really emotionally charged ones ... any easier to write my statement...it's hard to write ... -
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 ... readers an idea of why you are pursuing law school.
Thanks ... reasons for why these factors promote my decision to go to law school? -
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…
... information about why you have chosen to apply to law school in general ... and Duke in particular." I ignored the "why law ... in general" part because I addressed that in my personal statement, so ... -
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…
... information about why you have chosen to apply to law school in general ... and Duke in particular." I ignored the "why law ... in general" part because I addressed that in my personal statement, so ... -
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…
... super long time out of school. I would still pursue an ... , personal statement, a few sentences on why you want to go to law school, maybe ... -
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, …
... , "Why Law? Why Now? Why should we want you? Why do you want X School? What ... do you want a law degree ... 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, …
... your strengths as a law school candidate (in case they ... your law school application resume, a draft of your personal statement, or ... at least a written narrative that explains why ... you want from the law school experience, and what you ... -
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 …
... to write in my personal statement, but do I need ... address each school specifically? Or is the personal statement okay to ... just be broad about me and law school ... personal statement broad/generic and then do a "why __" for each school ... -
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 …
... the personal statement okay to just be broad about me and law school in ... tailored to them or a why law but not a requirement. Anecdotally ... my personal statement broad/generic and then do a "why __" for each school ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
7Sage Podcast Episode #49 - 7Sager Brad - Homeless to Harvard LawEdit: you can read Brad's essays and listen to an interactive transcript here: https://7sage.com/podcast-episode-49-7sager-brad-homeless-to-harvar…
... that this personal statement is amazing. But I don't get why it ... dont get why this is so amazing to Harvard Law or ... just not getting why this is it. What do law schools really ... personal statement "great" or even what makes an applicant appealing to a law school ... -
No Letters of RecommendationHi Everyone, Any insight would be greatly appreciated. I have been out of school for 10 years now and due to my job have moved to another part of…
... in doing this. A law school's application requirements are fairly ... You wouldn't email a law school admissions office and ask if ... for you not writing a personal statement or submitting your LSAT score ... that explains the situation and why they took the approach ...
