…passionate about the work I’ve done Thoughts on the diversity statement: It seems like there’s a lot of hesitation around writing diversity statements, but I think that if you have something that both 1) distinguishes you from the typical (white, probably upper-middle/upper class) law school student *and *2)…
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…Don’t be a cookie-cutter person. Also don’t shy away from diversity statements. They can 100% be about struggles being a law applicant from an underrepresented community – that is perfectly fine. It is part of your story. But diversity statements can also be about perspectives, hobbies, and interests. Basically,…
…through high school, graduating two years early). Wrote diversity statement on being second-generation immigrant, first-generation college, POC, and low-income (I believe the diversity statement touched on all of these subjects).
…essays more, though maybe not as much as my personal statement (I did nine major revisions to that over the span of a month). Otherwise, I think there was a bit of bad timing involved in applying the same cycle as the huge application increase and elections. Being strung along for 100+ days by 12 of these schools…
…waiting until March/April. URMS, make sure you do the diversity statements and explain how your experience has made your life unique. This is the first year after the SCOTUS decision and it is crucial to do a diversity statement. That was my biggest oversight as I only mentioned my URM status another way and that is…
Wrote diversity statement about my , PS talks specifically about wanting to work as assistant DA or in Dept. of Justice, good recs from professors and past internship employer that i worked with closely. Wrote my diversity statement about my immigrant story and living in America as a non-native speaker with…
Wrote diversity statement and GPA addendum; Over 4.0 GPA at degree-granting institution (50% of units completed there); Wrote Why NDLS and Why Irvine; Wrote Programmatic Contribution for UCLA; Explained desire for criminal law through PS, Diversity Statement, and letters of rec Based on projections for this cycle…
…send your recommenders a packet with your personal statement, diversity statement, and resume so they can help add to your application’s narrative apply to a range of schools so you can negotiate shot your shoot!
…would have improved: Could have written/finalized personal statement, diversity statement, supps over the summer. Not sure why I didn’t? I think I felt like I needed to have the apps open to start which is not necessary. To be fair, this is more to mitigate stress than improve outcomes. My SLS essay topics were more…
…and then email them with your updated score. Personal statements, diversity statements & optional essays mean** EVERYTHING *if you’re a splitter. Applied to alma mater *(UF) - given acceptance and full ride scholarship! If you’re even halfway considering your undergrad institution - APPLY
…heavily into the Puerto Rican side of my roots for the Diversity Statement, especially the post-Hurricane Maria fallout and my family’s, and my own, efforts during the initial recovery phase. Anyone who is actually from Puerto Rico (and I mean born and raised, not just someone whose grandparent happens to be from…
Ivy undergrad Legal job after gradation Strong personal statement / diversity statement (I think this was the most important part !!!) Recs from professors I was very close with
…Since URM status is now only discernible through your diversity statement, I’m not so sure. Please just do everything in your power to get a good GPA and LSAT. With really good stats you have the license to be more boring on your apps. Not so with me! If you are a KJD with similar stats to me, you are probably not…
…together every single part of my application. My personal statement, diversity statement, resume, and school supplemental essays were all related in some way. Always remember that this is a marathon and not a sprint. The anxiety of waiting for decisions can be excruciating at times, but in the end, you will end up…
Applied with a 155. Got waitlisted at great schools even with a 155 because my statements carried. Did a diversity statement and every optional essay schools had. My advice for splitters is to rely on your statements. Humans are inherently selfish. You will not be admitted because of how great you are but how…
I thought my 160 was elite until I got on this damn website LOL Take your time with your personal statement and diversity statements. After reading both adcomms should be able to have a good idea of who you are as an individual in addition to why you want to be a lawyer. “Optional” essays arent optional if you…
…it paid off. My biggest pro was my GPA imo. In my personal statement and diversity statements I dug into being LGBT, working in a law firm as a legal assistant/paralegal, and my immigrant, Spanish-speaking girlfriend.
…prompt instead of generally thinking about a “personal statement or diversity statement”. polish your materials as much as you can. apply early if possible. but if you can’t do 5 and 6 perfectly for some reason (just like me), I want to let you know you will be fine :) take information/facts (but not ppl’s emotions)…
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