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Law School Statements 101

The scariest aspect of the law school personal statement is that you have total control over it. With our help, you will learn to see the essay-writing process not as a daunting obstacle but as a stimulating opportunity. When you send out your application, you will -- in theory -- have nothing left to worry about, knowing that you have capitalized on all the means available to you.

The law school personal statement, more so than essays for other graduate programs, resembles the kind of essay you wrote for your college applications. The topic is often completely open-ended. This freedom intimidates many students who prefer to have guidance and a clear notion of what admissions officers are looking for. Your goal must be to avoid depending too heavily on preconceptions and to focus instead on what you have to offer.

What makes the essay such a useful measure is that it represents you on two fronts: the substantive details of your experiences themselves and the style and approach you take in presenting those experiences. Both aspects can and should say a great deal about your abilities and qualities. You should also keep in mind that law schools weigh writing skills even more heavily than other programs, because their course of study is so writing intensive. Your writing must demonstrate clarity of thought, the ability to think analytically and logically, and the talent for engaging communication.

The number one mistake that applicants make is to stick to formulas and, therefore, end up blending in with everyone else. The purpose of this guide is not to teach formulas, but rather to give the necessary direction for you to create an original and effective essay. EssayEdge will teach you how to choose appropriate topics and themes, how to structure your essay as a coherent and flowing piece, and how to convey your ideas in engaging and active language.

Lesson One: Preparation	Lesson Two: Law Statement Themes	Lesson Three: Essay Structures
The Audience Key Attributes Common Flaws Brainstorming Topic Selection	Why Unique? Why Law? Why Qualified? Issue-Based Essays	Overarching Themes Organization Narratives Paragraphs
Lesson Four: Style and Tone	Lesson Five: Intros and Conclusions	Lesson Six: Editing and Revising
Sentence Variety Word Choice Verb Tense Tone Essay Clichés	Introduction Types Conclusions	Editing Checklist Final Steps

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