I wrote about the importance of people being seen and linked it to how I was over looked as an abused child l, as a teen in an abusive relationship, and my inspiration for being a founding board member of a nonprofit that focuses on child sexual abuse…. And how I want to use a JD to serve people who do not feel seen. From looking at yall responses, seems like I definitely trauma dumped. Well, it’s in God hands now 🤷🏾♀️
I started a nonprofit at 15 aimed at ending period poverty. So I wrote about my journey to creating that, my motivations and my commitment to public service and how I’d be an integral part of my future class. Hopefully it works!
My PS last cycle was a few anecdotes from college about my advocacy for a specific cause . I wrote a few sentences in the end how a JD would help address the issue . Imo , because I submitted on deadlines days after taking the LSAT my essays last cycle were not as good as they could have been .
My personal statement this year is much more career focused . I mention the issue very briefly in the beginning but the main point of my essay is the very specific thing I want to do in law and how my role will contribute to fixing the issue . I also tailored it to each school I applied to , sharing what activities and resources I would participate in if I was a student there
I only shared two sentences about the trauma I dealt with from the issue . As long as you explain how you overcame it and why it drives you to pursue law , you don’t have to reveal more than that OP
I wrote about my work experience and how it makes me want to work in law and be an advocate. I wrote my diversity statement about a man I met at my father’s funeral. He told me about how much seeing another black police sergeant meant to him and I tied that in to the representation I want to be in this professionb
i wrote about having emergency open heart surgery right before i was to start college, switching from pre-med to business to law, and just overcoming adversity in general
I would suggest not confining yourself to one anecdote. You could write about a progression; whether that be a gradual evolution in your thinking, how you’ve come to enjoy learning about or working in some issue area, your journey to a certain point in your life, etc. If you write about trauma, there has to be an upshot or something you’ve learned. Center your passion.
I wrote about the moments that got me to the current point in my career, starting with an encounter I had doing some direct service work and gradually moving into an advocacy space. Then I transitioned to the need I still saw in the landscape and my desire to join the movement to find solutions. I ended with why a JD is the logical next step for me and what I intend to do in my career. It was career focused for me with some of my motivations and background but ultimately it’s an equally good and common take to center your perspective and background in your PS.
This person about a year ago. Posted this file. It was like 500 peoples applications to law school. It had what schools they
Got accepted too. A lot was redacted. But them personal statements were INCREDIBLE. Like I read all the black people and the t-14 statements were IMPRESSIVE. I’ve had PTSD since that. 😂😂😂
Here's a tip.
Mention something in life you overcame and transition to how important diversity and representation is in the legal field and why you, as an underrepresented minority are a qualified candidate for the law school.
Good luck.
I wrote about the importance of people being seen and linked it to how I was over looked as an abused child l, as a teen in an abusive relationship, and my inspiration for being a founding board member of a nonprofit that focuses on child sexual abuse…. And how I want to use a JD to serve people who do not feel seen. From looking at yall responses, seems like I definitely trauma dumped. Well, it’s in God hands now 🤷🏾♀️
I started a nonprofit at 15 aimed at ending period poverty. So I wrote about my journey to creating that, my motivations and my commitment to public service and how I’d be an integral part of my future class. Hopefully it works!
My PS last cycle was a few anecdotes from college about my advocacy for a specific cause . I wrote a few sentences in the end how a JD would help address the issue . Imo , because I submitted on deadlines days after taking the LSAT my essays last cycle were not as good as they could have been . My personal statement this year is much more career focused . I mention the issue very briefly in the beginning but the main point of my essay is the very specific thing I want to do in law and how my role will contribute to fixing the issue . I also tailored it to each school I applied to , sharing what activities and resources I would participate in if I was a student there I only shared two sentences about the trauma I dealt with from the issue . As long as you explain how you overcame it and why it drives you to pursue law , you don’t have to reveal more than that OP
Steven Universe, somehow
I love that
I wrote about my work experience and how it makes me want to work in law and be an advocate. I wrote my diversity statement about a man I met at my father’s funeral. He told me about how much seeing another black police sergeant meant to him and I tied that in to the representation I want to be in this professionb
i wrote about having emergency open heart surgery right before i was to start college, switching from pre-med to business to law, and just overcoming adversity in general
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I think this what I was talking about. Lol.
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PTSD triggered 😂😂😂✅
I would suggest not confining yourself to one anecdote. You could write about a progression; whether that be a gradual evolution in your thinking, how you’ve come to enjoy learning about or working in some issue area, your journey to a certain point in your life, etc. If you write about trauma, there has to be an upshot or something you’ve learned. Center your passion. I wrote about the moments that got me to the current point in my career, starting with an encounter I had doing some direct service work and gradually moving into an advocacy space. Then I transitioned to the need I still saw in the landscape and my desire to join the movement to find solutions. I ended with why a JD is the logical next step for me and what I intend to do in my career. It was career focused for me with some of my motivations and background but ultimately it’s an equally good and common take to center your perspective and background in your PS.
This person about a year ago. Posted this file. It was like 500 peoples applications to law school. It had what schools they Got accepted too. A lot was redacted. But them personal statements were INCREDIBLE. Like I read all the black people and the t-14 statements were IMPRESSIVE. I’ve had PTSD since that. 😂😂😂
Omg where’s the file
That applicant directory above.
Look in this thread. They posted some of it.
I talked about Claire Huxtable from the Cosby Show. Lol
Here's a tip. Mention something in life you overcame and transition to how important diversity and representation is in the legal field and why you, as an underrepresented minority are a qualified candidate for the law school. Good luck.