…I can say is take a deep breath and get started on your personal statement ahead of the game so it’s one less thing you have to worry about after the LSAT <3 Extra notes on app statuses not in my chart below: Minnesota: - ur1 12/19, substatus changed 1/2, ur2 1/19, ur3 1/30 admissions emailed me 1/25 to request an…
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Admitted to University of Colorado—Boulder…My academic record was a hot mess, and along with my personal issues, I had to explain why I struggled in my early twenties and then show how I had grown up and became a successful person/student in my early 30s. I applied to 25 schools, got a full ride to UGA on my last application, and used that to negotiate a…
…for a collection of personal statements, diversity statements, and resumes from previous cycle applicants. End of cycle notes: I know my goals (immigration BigLaw), and that I won’t have a problem achieving them with a degree from GSU. Spoke with multiple alums and with attorneys in my current immigration BigLaw…
Hello! I’m equally stunned and honored that you’re looking at my profile. Things I wish I did: **Market myself better in my personal statement. **- I’ve been writing cover letters for years and somehow managed to forget that the whole point of a statement is how well you can sell yourself. I went for the “every last…
…only benefited by waiting until October. -Have your personal statement “ready” long in advance of your intended application date. For most of us, personal statements require awkwardly fitting a number of separate intentions into a miniscule piece of writing, and you are very unlikely to be fully satisfied with it at…
…could be misconstrued as a weak or neutral standpoint) Personal Statement: I wrote a draft the first week or Jan 2021 and then completely scrapped and rewrote it on January 6th during the capital attack. I didnt read any other personal statement. I wrote about understanding what makes me black and how different the…
…do and what you DON’T want to do) **3. Write an authentic personal statement: **Make sure your statement sounds like you and reflects your experiences. Please share it with family and friends for feedback to ensure it’s genuine and engaging. 4. Weigh cost and scholarships over ranking: Law school rankings can be…
Go Hoos! Personal statement matters, and your interview matters. Numbers only get you to the interview. If you’re STEM, that’s a big boost wherever you go. Adcoms and employers will assume you’re intelligent and logical, so make sure to have your personality shine when you apply! Also, don’t forget to be real…
…it as many times as you need, and start working on your personal statement, optional essays, and letters of recommendation the summer before. Make sure that you spend time working on your applications. Effort shows through your essays, and schools are more likely to admit you and offer scholarships if they see that…
Softs/essays/work experience/LSAT can counteract a weak GPA (especially if you’re older, perhaps?). Find a writer friend to review your boilerplate personal statement to catch the one passive voice clause that slips through your filter.
LSAT 163 GPA 3.76 2025–26 cycle
Admitted to University of Colorado—Boulder
…time to write when you really feel inspired. i started my personal statement two years before i even applied.)
…for Berkeley and all the schools that I applied to. My personal statement and essays were very intertwined with my work experience and what I want to do with a JD I have clearly defined goals. If you are still reading this here are some tips: Don’t have a panic attack the night before your LSAT Your LSAT score does…
Make your grade point average as high as you can. Take the LSAT at least two times. The LSAT takes work, but you can get better. Get people to proofread your personal statements.
…written than what I can fit here, I promise haha) My Personal Statement: Born into an anti-science, young earth creationist, christian dominionist cult, I found myself growing up in an environment that drilled arguments into you. In the search of creating more effective arguments, I argued myself out of the cult…
Don’t be afraid to shoot your shot! Take your time really learning the LSAT and writing a good personal statement.
Wrote “Why X” essays, had a pretty solid personal statement. LGBTQ. Unsure if URM or not – I’m white and “Canadian Aboriginal,” and schools seem to vary on if I count if I’m not part of a US-recognized tribe.
…2-4 years. My paralegal certificate was through CLS. My personal statement was about how I found my way into law, why I left the world of theatre, and how I’ve always had a passion for making others feel not only good, but taken care of. I am financially independent and doing “okay”. I shelled out some money for a…
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