Ep 175: 3 Keys to a Strong Personal Statement
It's summer, and it's time to work on those personal statements for law school applications! For this episode, Sydney guides you through three key steps to craft a compelling personal statement. Sydney shares tips on choosing a guiding theme, using specific anecdotes, and the importance of outlining.
Episode Highlights
Establish a guiding theme focused on “why law” and your specific passion within law.
Use a combination of anecdotes that demonstrate your passion’s progression or thematic development.
Create a structured outline to organize your personal statement effectively.
Avoid making your personal statement a narrative resume; it should complement, not duplicate, your resume.
Personal statements should be structured, starting with compelling storytelling and clear transitions, and should demonstrate why law school is the next step for you.
The goal is to showcase your personality, values, and potential contributions to the law school community in a concise and impactful manner.
Tweetable Quotes
“Your personal statement should share your personality, should share who you are. It should illuminate the admissions office to what really moves you and drives you and how you might contribute to the law school community.”