What does that mean?
Well, let’s take Michelle for example. I mentioned her briefly in my previous email. You might recall that I helped her get into her top-choice law school, NYU.
I’d like to share Michelle's story with you.
Michelle excelled in sports. So much so, in fact, that she'd been recruited by a prestigious college for her athletic abilities, where she’d also have access to national athletic recruiters. She knew that by attending the school, it would give her a better opportunity to play in the "major leagues."
Clearly, Michelle had a lot going for her. But her law school personal statements doesn’t stop with her strengths – nor should yours.
After spending a short time at her undergraduate college, Michelle realized she was in the minority in terms of race and religious views. The school did not have a welcoming environment, and because she knew it would limit her ability to succeed, she decided to transfer.
Her story doesn’t end there, either.
Even though her next school was more culturally diverse, strict transfer regulations prohibited her from partaking in sports to the best of her abilities. She grew frustrated, and in trying to advance as a player despite her circumstances, her academics suffered.
Michelle's grades were mediocre due to absences and missed assignments. She soon realized that if she didn’t make a choice, her schoolwork would suffer – and potentially, so would her future.
She finally found the right fit: a college with an accepting community where academics were most important.
While going through three schools and having to make the difficult decision to give up sports might seem like a “failure,” Michelle shows us that she’s actually overcome her hardship.
She learned to prioritize what’s most important in her life. She also shows us that while some students struggle to achieve “balance,” what worked best for her was choosing to commit to one thing (her studies) fully, instead of underperforming in two separate endeavors.
Michelle's example shows us that the law school personal statement isn’t just about highlighting your strengths.
It’s also a chance to show law schools the sacrifices you’ve had to make to become strong.
What sacrifices have you made? What are some hardships you’ve had to overcome to get to where you are today?
I’d like to hear about them, and discuss how we can turn your hardships into a winning law school personal statement.
Most importantly, like Michelle, I’d like to help YOU get into your dream school. Reach out and let me know what’s giving you trouble at the moment, or if you have any questions about the law school admission process.
Talk soon,
Steve
P.S. I know I’ve talked a lot about the law school personal statements in my articles, but if you’re like many of the students I work with, you’re probably also wondering about some other important steps of applying to law school. One task you absolutely shouldn’t wait on is requesting letters of recommendation. Your professor will appreciate you asking as early in advance as possible. But before you do, be sure to check out my check out this advice on getting awesome letters of recommendation.
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