How to Write a Law School Personal Statement
Admission to law school is competitive and many applicants will
have similar grade and LSAT scores. The personal statement is a
precious opportunity to make an impression and separate yourself
from the rest. Given its importance to successful admission, a
substantial amount of time should be committed to making it the
best that you can.
There is a wealth of information on writing personal statements
but some of it is contradictory. This is not necessarily because
the information is misguided but because there is no correct way to
write a personal statement. In fact, if a substantial number of
personal statements are written in what is thought to be the
correct way then it becomes incorrect because they sound familiar
and impersonal. What follows are not strict rules to writing
personal statements but some useful information that should be
taken on board.
This document was written and prepared by Sam Jacobs
LL.B.