…First-generation lawyer App Materials: I wrote my personal statement on overcoming a chronic illness diagnosis during college and how that experience shaped my professional aspirations. - Provided diversity statement to all schools. Simple, 2-page resume provided.
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154 entries matching "diversity statement"
…grew up in middle class white suburbia, not writing any diversity statements. Two years of work experience at a couple law firms, currently in tech finance BigLaw. Personal statement about my academic/career transition and my goals for the future, with many drafts and a lot of attention paid to developing a seamless…
LSAT 159 GPA 3.60 2020–21 cycle
Admitted to Florida International University
only took the lsat once, my personal statement was about being a victim of assault and how that motivates my study of law, wrote a diversity statement, but no why x school essays. ADVICE in the off chance someone actually ends up reading this, here is some advice i wish i had given myself prior to beginning my law…
…my applications in mid-to-late January. My personal statement focused on my military experience, centering on a leadership dilemma that left me with unresolved questions about the law. That experience became the thread connecting my subsequent path to my decision to pursue law and why now. I was candid about my…
Wrote “Diversity Statement” “LSAT addendum” and “Why School” for all. Some schools’ “why school” were incorporated at the end of personal statements. Late applicant, because my internationa transcripts’ CAS evaluation took my several extra months, due to COVID-19 policy changes in my undergrad school’s archive…
…App Materials, Supplementals, & Context: Wrote “Why X” statements for CLS, NYU, UVA, Berkeley, Michigan, Duke; “core values” essay for Penn; two optionals for Stanford, “top 10” list for GULC.- Submitted a diversity statement to each school about a specific disability, as well as a brief GPA addendum (grades are…
…every semester). I love (not joking, love) my personal statement. I wrote a little bit about everything in my life/resume and connected all of it back to a solid theme. I carried my theme well throughout and felt that my personal statement was the greatest reflection of myself I could give to my schools. Because of…
…back to yourself and your goals in a unique way. Diversity is not just limited to your skin color or sexuality - don’t fall into the trap of thinking you have nothing to say in a diversity statement if you’re not a URM. Don’t waste your time with Boston University - the slow decision is one thing, but the utter lack…
…LORs, etc.) are outstanding. I spent months on my personal statement, and I’m really glad I did. I wrote additional essays for Stanford, NYU, Georgetown, and Duke. I did Kira for Northwestern and Berkeley. I submitted a diversity statement everywhere but Stanford (error in judgement).
…in math/science (originally was a pre-med major). Personal Statement- focuses on a situation that was the catalyst for me pursuing social work, discussion of how I thought social work would help me meet my goals and an explanation of why law is actually the better path. Diversity Statement - focuses on…
…language. Member of the LGBTQ+ community (bisexual). My Diversity statement was on family adversity (most of my family members have chronic conditions and while mine is minor theirs are NOT) and I tied these conditions and my understanding of them to how I can contribute to a diverse and uplifting community. My…
…include a small paragraph why x at the end of my personal statement for every school except asu wrote optional essays for michigan (something about a group you have been a part of), gulc (top 10 list), and a pretty detailed fun fact for columbia (not an essay but in their app) sent diversity statement to nyu, bu,…
PS included very strong reasons to stay in Boston. HLS interview went smoothly, neither great nor terrible. No “why X”, optional essays, or diversity statements. I’m having lots of fun with this text editor.
…school with the first versions of your application (PS, diversity statement, etc.). After applying and revisiting your materials, you’ll find things you missed or ways you can improve your application in hindsight. Don’t waste your chances at your top choice by having them review your first draft. Reading back at…
…school prospect, I know that you’re a perfectionist). No diversity statement will seem heartbreaking enough. No supplemental essay will seem substantial enough. To you, the perfectionist, I say let go of your perfectionism. Give in to “fuck it, we ball.” I guarantee that your writing is leagues better than you think…
Don’t wait until you’re done with the LSAT to start working on your PS and diversity statement. Gould really vibe-checks the applicants.
…I filled out first and made a grammar change in my div statement months later. I also got exponentially better at those why x statements as time went on- no reason to put your first choice with your weakest application. “Early apps” don’t matter like you may think they do- they only get earlier decisions for high…
…law or public service, I marked with an asterisk. Personal Statement:- I am a creative writer and I believe it played to my advantage when writing my PS. I shared a very vivid story about my family and I growing up homeless and impoverished and how these experiences alongside my work in juvenile justice is what…
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