…I would recommend maybe two or three max. Make sure your personal statement goes back to “Why law school”. I wrote an addendum regarding my GPA and a diversity statement. I applied with two academic and one professional letter of recommendation. If I could go back, I would tailor my essays to each school and answer…
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Admitted to University of Baltimore…proofread.- Then get someone else to proofread your resume/personal statement/any other writing that is required. (I misspelled “amateur” on my resume, but I don’t think anyone noticed). **Rest, take breaks often. - When you go to the gym you don’t slam out 40 reps in the space of ten minutes right? You break it…
Filled out all application materials/essays. Took about three months to write my personal statement myself.
…print it out and re-read though it. Try to keep your personal statement between 500-750 words. Don’t settle for any school ranked under 130 unless you are on a full ride (I wouldn’t go anywhere past 140). Do your research. Check 509 employment outcomes at whatever school you are applying to. Check the guidebook of…
…and their priorities Keep reading and editing that personal statement; not insanely though lol Write the optional essays!! Build those softs, depth is more important than width It’s okay if you don’t know what area of law you want to practice Law schools want to know what makes you- YOU What I would do differently:…
I’m a HOYA LAWYA Shoot your shot and don’t hesitate to apply to your first choice. I only took the LSAT once and my resume, personal statement, optional essays (I always did them) and recommendations all focused on my experience in advocacy and social justice and my interest in my being a public interest attorney.…
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