Personal Statement Tips for Future Law School Applicants

Senior law school consultant Derek Meeker provides useful tips and advice for Personal Statements for aspiring law school applicants. His advice ranges from how much emphasis admissions committees place on the personal statement to whether or not applicants should talk about why they want to go to law school in the essay.

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[tranquilotus]

Hello Mr. Meeker, thank you for this informative video!

I'm in my third year of undergraduate studies in a Social Science program. I'm from Canada, and I want to write the LSAT in June 2010. How much time should I spend preparing for the test?

Thanks again!

[AdmissionsConsultant]

Hi Tranquilotus and thanks for your inquiry. You can call us at 703.242.5885 and we'll be glad to discuss this with you in more detail.

[ktible]

Thank you for the helpful tips in the video. I have been out of college for a year and received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and am currently writing my personal statement and will take the LSAT in September.

[AdmissionsConsultant]

Hi ktible and thanks for your comment! Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at 703.242.2442 if you have any questions. Best of luck!

[equirnam]

hi!

first of all thanks for the vid. Now, I've been out from college a year. with a BA in business administration and a minor in M.I.S. Im thinking of going into law school here in puerto rico, but i cant help the feeling of...well, just overwhelming. i mean..ITS LAW SCHOOL..so obviously i feel a little intimidated going in... and i know its gonna be hard...but just how hard can law school be? thanks

[AdmissionsConsultant]

Hi equirnam and thanks for your inquiry. Law school is definitely very rigorous and the first year is especially so. Please dont hesitate to call us at 703.242.5885 if you would like professional assistance with your applications and school selection.

- The AC Team

[roughryder5]

damn this is scaring me :o

[USCUSCTrojan1]

Let's stop beating around the bush. People who ace all of their English classes BEFORE starting law school are the ones who end up passing their states bar exam. Point being, law school and passing the bar have nothing to do with how well you verbally argue but rather how well you respond to hypothetical essay questions. JD - USC

[tnguyen318]

Here is how Law School should be. After students graduate they will work directly for the Government. No more balogny. Setting them free causes corruption. Their also charging too much causing damage to the economy. Graduates will be located to Government Law Offices. They will be paid by the Government.

A. Basics of Law.

B. Courts and The System.

C. State and Federal Law.

D. International Law and Constitution.

[xxuntouchablexx22]

I wish i took law  but i'm into second year of Public services now though . Too Late.

[ShockTherapySessions]

@viharsarok Wrong. The personal statement is just a small aspect of the application process.What's most important to these institutions from their candidates are: Lsat score, GPA, prestige of the school you attended, and finally your personal statement and any details in your life that make you a dynamic and interesting candidate.

[viharsarok]

You are kidding me, right? Americans admit people to higher education based on letter they write about themselves? No surprise they are so stupid.

[supergrad2007]

Hello

[cbgbdb]

@lizkel Taking the LSAT in Dec. 2010 shouldn't DQ you from law school in 2011; only from early decision at most if not all schools. Hope this helps.