It’s not so easy to pinpoint. If you’ve been reading my articles, you may know by now there are always new tips and strategies for me to share with you, because the law school personal statement is complex. That’s mostly because each student has a different story to tell.
With that being said, there are a few standout qualities all amazing law school personal statements have. The way you present these qualities is what makes your law school personal statement special.
Here, I’ll share with you the three things you can include to take your law school personal statement from good to outstanding:
1. The “Unique” Factor
Some portion of your law school personal statement should be unique and unexpected. This could include the way you tell it, the story itself, or even the structure of your law school personal statement.
In other words, even after reading hundreds of law school personal statements, admission officers need to be surprised by something in yours.
That may seem challenging, but it’s not impossible.
Your law school personal statement doesn’t have to include the most unbelievable or extraordinary event to ever happen. Instead, you just need to include something unique to set yourself apart.
2. A Turning Point
Something all great law school personal statement include is an “aha” moment. Usually, this happens when the writer overcomes a challenge.
The whole purpose of your law school personal statement is to demonstrate a challenge you’ve overcome, how you’ve been influenced by a meaningful experience, or a similar way you’ve changed. Your reader must see how that change took place.
The turning point can be subtle. You don’t have to make it too obvious for your reader – they’ll already be looking for it.
3. An Ending That Makes Your Reader Think
Lastly, every excellent law school personal statement has an ending that leaves its reader with thoughts or questions. A well-thought-out law school personal statement should be wrapped up succinctly, but still leave room for additional thinking.
Creating a law school personal statement with these three elements can take some time and careful planning. But the good news is that anyone can transform a good law school personal statement into an incredible one with a little bit of extra effort. If you think yours could use a little extra polish to become outstanding (or you’re just beginning), reach out and let me know– I’d be happy to help.
Until next time,
Steve
P.S. Even though these are three must-have qualities for a superior law school personal statement, there are a few other factors every law school application essay should have. You must also make sure your essay is answering all of the right questions. Find out which questions yours needs to answer by taking a look at my list here.
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