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Whoever first said that you should worry only about the
things you can control was not helping to ease the
concerns of the student writing his or her application
essay. By that criterion, the student-writer should be
very worried indeed. The scariest aspect of the
admissions essay is that you have total control over it.
With EssayEdge's help, however, 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. The set
of qualities that law schools are looking for is even
broader than what business or medical schools seek. In
sum, law school admissions committees want interesting,
confident, and successful people.
What
makes the essay such a useful measure is that it
represents you on two fronts: the substantive details of
your experiences, as well as the style and approach with
which you present them. 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 a 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.
When
writing your law school personal statement, you should
reflect on three fundamental questions:
1.
How am I different from all the
other applicants?
2.
Why do I want to be a lawyer?
3.
What are my qualifications?
Some
applicants aim to answer all three of these questions
with an issue-based essay, in which they demonstrate the
ability to dissect a complicated topic, along with
personal enthusiasm for a specific cause. For assistance
with this kind of essay,
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