Personal Statement

Writing a personal statement can seem like an overwhelming task. There are several things to consider when writing one, from the purposes of a personal essay to how you should begin your introduction. In this article we will discuss all these considerations and more so that you have full confidence in developing your own personal statement for law school.

Steps to take when writing a personal statement

First, it’s important to know what a personal statement is. While the purpose of your application may be for law school, this does not give you free reign on how much information you reveal about yourself in the applications process. Your admissions essay serves as one way for an institution or organization that you are applying to get to know more about you so that they can make a decision on whether or not to accept your application.

Second, it is important to know why writing one may be beneficial for you. There are several reasons to consider getting someone else’s help when drafting this essay. For example, if English isn’t your first language, then it might be best to get someone else’s help in order for your statement to be free of grammatical errors or spelling mistakes. Another reason is if you are pursuing law school, but have not yet obtained a degree, then it makes sense to draft this essay with the support of someone who has experience in writing personal statements.

Third, when drafting your personal statement, it is important to know what you should and shouldn’t do. For example, there are several things that you will want to avoid in this essay such as:

• Avoid writing your entire life story; keep the focus of your statement on yourself and about why law school would be a good fit for someone with your skills and talents.
• Avoid writing anything that you know will hurt your application such as plagiarism or any other form of copied material. If this is an issue, it may be best to get someone else’s help in order for the essay to remain original throughout its entirety.
• Avoid getting too personal about yourself or others. Law schools will be looking for someone who is serious about their goals and not writing a personal statement that reveals too much.

Now, let’s consider how you should begin your introduction. First of all, it helps to know what the purpose of this essay is so that you can stay on track throughout its entirety. As mentioned above, this is a way for an institution or organization to get some insight on who you are as a person and how well you would fit within their environment.

Once those two things have been established, it is time to consider the best ways of beginning your statement. There are several options that can help kick off your introduction:

• A story about yourself
• An anecdote about yourself
• A quote from someone you admire that relates to your goals in law school.

Now, let’s consider how you should approach the body of your essay. It is important when writing a personal statement for law school that you stay on topic and avoid going off track too often. This means sticking to the main purpose of this essay and avoiding any irrelevant details.

Finally, let’s consider what you should include in your conclusion so that it brings everything together for a good ending to your statement. There are several things that can help bring an effective close to your personal statement:

• Summarize why you want to attend law school
• Explain why you are qualified to do so.
• Tell the reader what they can expect to gain from your presence within their institution.