Personal Statements for Law Schools - Health Professions and ...
Personal Statements for Law Schools - Health Professions and ... Personal Statements for Law Schools - Health Professions and ...
Some popular topics in BRIEF:Think about your past and write down the lessons you’velearned in life.• Where did they come from?• Why do you still remember them?• How do they reveal who you are today?• Why law school? Or, what are your personal/professionalgoals and how will a JD help you reach them?• (It’s fine if you don’t know what area of law you’d like to go into.That will take care of itself. But you should come across asmaking an informed decision.)• A pivotal event, inspiring class/book/person. Or two. Butkeep the focus on YOU!
More sample topics• Hardships overcome, struggles won (any character-buildingexperiences).• An event/encounter (or two, or three) that confirmed that alegal career/law school is right for you.• An event/experience (or two, or three) that had a profoundimpact on you, your development, your values, etc. Does NOThave to be law-related!• Note: do NOT dwell on descriptions of what happened or onsetting the scene. Focus on your evaluation and reflections onthe larger meaning of your experiences.
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More sample topics• Hardships overcome, struggles won (any character-buildingexperiences).• An event/encounter (or two, or three) that confirmed that alegal career/law school is right <strong>for</strong> you.• An event/experience (or two, or three) that had a profoundimpact on you, your development, your values, etc. Does NOThave to be law-related!• Note: do NOT dwell on descriptions of what happened or onsetting the scene. Focus on your evaluation <strong>and</strong> reflections onthe larger meaning of your experiences.
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