Video Course: The Law School Personal Statement
The Essay: In this video, we will highlight the importance of the Law School application essay and provide you with a framework to writing your essay
The Personal Statement: Your GPA score shows what you have done in your undergraduate years. Your LSAT score suggests what you might do in your law school years. Your resume shows what you have done in your professional career, or at least what you have done outside the classroom.
Your personal statement shows WHY you have done these things.
The Diversity Statement: For many law programs, diversity has become more than just a buzzword—there has been a genuine interest in getting a broader range of voices both into the classroom and into the legal field. The diversity statement offers you a chance to explain how you would bring a different perspective to your class, but for such a seemingly simple question, it can prove deceptively difficult. Even if you think you have an obvious answer, how should you address it?
Addendum and C&F Essays: The Addendum gives you the chance to address any academic shortcomings, gaps in employment, or other notable deficiencies. While that is typically an optional section of the application, Character & Fitness questions are not. In this lesson, we will briefly outline how to approach these questions to present yourself as best as possible.
Final Steps: In this part, we will go over a final checklist to ensure you are ready to submit your Law School Application essay!
