I'm in the process of drafting a personal statement and needs some ideas as to how to write a potentially winning essay that'll help me do well in my applying for law school.
2007-01-02 11:11:46 · 4 answers · asked by ravensfan172003 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Showing how you overcame adversity is always a good topic. Similarly, how you encountered a problem and overcame it. Showed leadership.
2007-01-02 11:16:03 · answer #1 · answered by Linkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blah blah, typical typical. Be different. I finished writing mine and have applied to law schools. Without fail, the schools that have replied to me all commented on my personal statement, saying that it was "unique." This is what you need. Something to catch someone's eye, especially after they have sat there for 6 hours reading how other people "overcame adversity." Do not exploit the dead, "I love my grandma and this is how she influenced my life, may she rest in peace," etc. You are often given the opportunity with a second shorter essay to explain what diversity you contribute to the law school community, so leave this opportunity to explaining how you overcame adversity, don't waste a personal statement on it. Similarly, try to avoid the "I want to help people!" personal statement. Good for you, but everyone else before you put it down in their own personal statement and it will not get anyone's attention.
So what do you do? Tell a story. Write a narrative. Make someone laugh. Think of it as a speech, rather than an essay. Make them laugh, then cry, then laugh again. Another pointer? It's just as important HOW you write it, as what you write about. Vary your writing style and prove that you're an analytical thinker/writer. These are the most important skills in law school and you'll be ahead if you can start demonstrating them now.
2007-01-02 11:20:25 · answer #2 · answered by Lauren 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 08:43:04 · answer #3 · answered by armiso 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure.
2007-01-02 11:15:35 · answer #4 · answered by Noodles 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋