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Personal Statement


Your personal statement to law schools vary from school to school.  Many law schools now leave the option of what to write about up to you.  You should focus on yourself, after all, it is a personal statement. 

Many law schools like their applicants to write personal statements regarding their undergraduate and life experiences.  You should focus on information that is important and relevant to your desires to further your legal education.  It is also a good idea to include any volunteer or community service work you may have done.  More and more law schools are emphasizing a service and community oriented education and practice.

Remember, specifics about your personal statement will vary from school to school.  So when you are ready to write your statement, take a look at the particular school's instructions, either through their catalog or online.