General Information
  • All law schools require applicants to submit a personal statement.
  • Most law schools do not require interviews.
    • The personal statement is an alternative way to evaluate your application outside of your numbers (LSAT/GRE score and GPA). 
  • The best opportunity to showcase:
    • Who you are
    • Your strength as a writer
    • Establish a theme for your entire application
  • Share with admissions committees about yourself, your experiences, and your life.
  • Use vivid, descriptive prose with the intent to draw readers in and keep them interested.

Instructions for your personal statement may be open and non-specific.

Page and/or word limits for the personal statement differ by school, so it is essential to follow each school’s requirements.

Before Writing
As You Write
After Writing
Additional Essays
Additional Resources