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You are a thoughtful, intelligent, and unique individual. You already know that—now you just need to convince top law school adcoms that you're a cut above the rest. To do so you need to write a powerful personal statement for law school. Let's first discuss what that personal statement should be and then examine examples and what made them powerful.

A law school personal statement tells the part of your story that reveals your motivation for attending law school and the reasons you will make a great lawyer (or whatever career you want to pursue after law school). 

By reading the sample law school essays provided below, you should get a clear idea of how to translate your qualifications, passions, and individual experiences into words. You will see that the samples here employ a creative voice, use detailed examples, and draw the reader in with a clear writing style. Most importantly, these personal statements are compelling—each one does a fine job of convincing you that the author of the essay is a human being worth getting to know, or better yet, worth having in your next top law school class.

These sample law school personal statement essays are here to stimulate your writing juices, not to shut them down or persuade you to think that these essays represent templates that you must follow. The writers of these essays, who were all once law school applicants just like you, sat down, thought about their stories, and crafted these essays. However, their first step, significant self-reflection and thought, you can’t see. They didn’t use a template or try to shoehorn their story into someone else’s story. You shouldn’t either. But you should take the same first step that they took: Think about your life, the influences upon it, and why you want to obtain a legal education. 

Your story will be different from these author’s stories, but as you review all four of the sample essays you will see commonalities among them, which are highlighted below. You will also see that they are very different essays written by individuals reflecting their different life experiences and dreams. The authors of each of these essays were all accepted to law school, in some cases to elite U.S. law schools. 

Now let’s explore what you can learn from each of these outstanding sample law school essays.

Lessons from Law School Sample Essay #1: The Archaeologist Enthusiast  

While one could argue that perhaps she has too many subtopics in this essay, because of the strong theme and excellent use of transitions, the essay holds together and highlights her diversity of experience, curiosity, and sense of adventure. 

Most importantly this law school personal statement earned its author a seat at an elite T10 law school.

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Lessons from Law School Sample Essay #2: Returning to School 

This sample law school personal statement is about half the length of Essay 1 and concentrates on the author’s post-college work experience. In its brevity and focus it’s the mirror image of Law School Essay 1. The contrast between the two highlights the diversity that can work in law school essays.

This applicant writes about the impact of his work experience on his law school goals – with no discussion of extracurricular activities, hobbies, or travels. He had a tight word limit on his personal statement and simply had to be concise. Regardless of the narrower focus and shorter length, this essay also shares certain elements with Essay 1 and in both cases it leads to an engaging personal statement and acceptance. Let’s review them:

This applicant was accepted at several T14 law schools.

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Law School Sample Essay #3: The Twilight Zone

There is a story behind this law school personal statement. This applicant, a very early Accepted client, during her first meeting said that she wanted to write about a trip to Country X. When asked about the trip, she said, “Oh, I’ve never been to Country X, but I know many people who have visited, and I haven’t done anything interesting.” 

Surprised at this unexpected approach, her consultant asked if she had any creative writing experience. The client said she didn’t. The consultant said that she too lacked creative writing experience and suggested they discuss what the client had done as opposed to what she hadn’t. This essay is the result of that (and other) conversations. It is an oldie but goodie.

Let’s take a look at the lessons in this sample law school essay:

This client was accepted to her top choice law school.

Lessons from Law School Sample Essay #4: Change 

This essay takes a different approach than the other three essays. The theme opens the essay followed by images and sounds that make the change she is experienced something the reader can also experience or at least imagine because the applicant uses sensory language. The writer also takes a chronological approach to tell her story of change and how it shaped her. 

The author in this essay chooses not to directly address her reasons for wanting to attend law school. However, the essay still works. The essay highlights her communications skills, research, international exposure, bilingual language skills, and initiative.

However here, too, there are lessons to be learned and some may sound familiar.

Takeaways from These Law School Statement Samples

How would I like to see these essays improved? I would like to see them, with the exception of Essay 2, address why they are applying to a given school. Essay 2 didn’t have room for that. 

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Throughout this issue, countless examples show why we are so proud of the students at the law school. One might think that we get lucky that the students the admissions office chose for their academic accomplishments also turn out to be incredible members of our community, but it’s really all by design. Our students show us a great deal more in their applications than just academics—and we care about a lot more than their numbers. In these pages, meet five of our students in the way we first met them: through the personal statements they wrote for their law school applications. And through their photos, meet a sixth: Andreas Baum, ’12, the talented student photographer who took these pictures for us.

Tammy Wang, ’12

EDUCATION: Johns Hopkins University, BA in International Relations, concentration East Asian Studies, with honors (2007) WORK EXPERIENCE: AsianFanatics.net LAW SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: University of Chicago Law Review, Immigrant Child Advocacy Project Clinic, APALSA, Admissions Committee, Law School Film Festival I fell in love for the first time when I was four. That was the year my mother signed me up for piano lessons. I can still remember touching those bright, ivory keys with reverence, feeling happy and excited that soon I would be playing those tinkling, familiar melodies (which my mother played every day on our boombox) myself. To my rather naïve surprise, however, instead of setting the score for Für Elise on the piano stand before me, my piano teacher handed me a set of Beginner’s Books. I was to read through the Book of Theory, learn to read the basic notes of the treble and bass clefs, and practice, my palm arched as though an imaginary apple were cupped between my fingers, playing one note at a time. After I had mastered the note of “C,” she promised, I could move on to “D.” It took a few years of theory and repetition before I was presented with my very first full-length classical piece: a sonatina by Muzio Clementi. I practiced the new piece daily, diligently following the written directives of the composer. I hit each staccato note crisply and played each crescendo and every decrescendo dutifully. I performed the piece triumphantly for my teacher and lifted my hands with a flourish as I finished. Instead of clapping, however, my teacher gave me a serious look and took both my hands in hers. “Music,” she said sincerely, “is not just technique. It’s not just fingers or memorization. It comes from the heart.” That was how I discovered passion. Beethoven, Mozart, Mendelssohn: the arcs and passages of intricate notes are lines of genius printed on paper, but ultimately, it is the musician who coaxes them to life. They are open to artistic and emotional interpretation, and even eight simple bars can inspire well over a dozen different variations. I poured my happiness and my angst into the keys, loving every minute of it. I pictured things, events, and people (some real, some entirely imagined— but all intensely personal) in my mind as I played, and the feelings and melodies flowed easily: frustration into Beethoven’s Sonata Pathétique, wistfulness into Chopin’s nocturnes and waltzes, and sheer joy into Schubert. Practice was no longer a chore; it was a privilege and a delight. In high school, I began playing the piano for church services. The music director gave me a binder full of 1-2-3 sheet music, in which melodies are written as numbers instead of as notes on a music staff. To make things a bit more interesting for myself—and for the congregation—I took to experimenting, pairing the written melodies with chords and harmonies of my own creation. I rarely played a song the same way twice; the beauty of improvisation, of songwriting, is that it is as much “feeling” as it is logic and theory. Different occasions and different moods yielded different results: sometimes, “Listen Quietly” was clean and beautiful in its simplicity; other times, it became elaborate and nearly classical in its passages. The basic melody and musical key, however, remained the same, even as the embellishments changed. The foundation of good improvisation and songwriting is simple: understanding the musical key in which a song is played—knowing the scale, the chords, the harmonies, and how well (or unwell) they work together—is essential. Songs can be rewritten and reinterpreted as situation permits, but missteps are obvious because the fundamental laws of music and harmony do not change. Although my formal music education ended when I entered college, the lessons I have learned over the years have remained close and relevant to my life. I have acquired a lifestyle of discipline and internalized the drive for self-improvement. I have gained an appreciation for the complexities and the subtleties of interpretation. I understand the importance of having both a sound foundation and a dedication to constant study. I understand that to possess a passion and personal interest in something, to think for myself, is just as important.

Josh Mahoney, ’13

EDUCATION: University of Northern Iowa, BA in Economics and English, magna cum laude (2009) LAW SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Student Admissions Committee, flag football, Tony Patiño Fellow The turning point of my college football career came early in my third year. At the end of the second practice of the season, in ninety-five-degree heat, our head coach decided to condition the entire team. Sharp, excruciating pain shot down my legs as he summoned us repeatedly to the line to run wind sprints. I collapsed as I turned the corner on the final sprint. Muscle spasms spread throughout my body, and I briefly passed out. Severely dehydrated, I was rushed to the hospital and quickly given more than three liters of fluids intravenously. As I rested in a hospital recovery room, I realized my collapse on the field symbolized broader frustrations I felt playing college football. I was mentally and physically defeated. In South Dakota I was a dominant football player in high school, but at the Division I level my talent was less conspicuous. In my first three years, I was convinced that obsessively training my body to run faster and be stronger would earn me a starting position. The conditioning drill that afternoon revealed the futility of my approach. I had thrust my energies into becoming a player I could never be. As a result, I lost confidence in my identity. I considered other aspects of my life where my intellect, work ethic, and determination had produced positive results. I chose to study economics and English because processing abstract concepts and ideas in diverse disciplines was intuitively rewarding. Despite the exhaustion of studying late into the night after grueling football practices, I developed an affinity for academia that culminated in two undergraduate research projects in economics. Gathering data, reviewing previous literature, and ultimately offering my own contribution to economic knowledge was exhilarating. Indeed, undergraduate research affirmed my desire to attend law school, where I could more thoroughly satisfy my intellectual curiosity. In English classes, I enjoyed writing critically about literary works while adding my own voice to academic discussions. My efforts generated high marks and praise from professors, but this success made my disappointment with football more pronounced. The challenge of collegiate athletics felt insurmountable. However, I reminded myself that at the Division I level I was able to compete with and against some of the best players in the country.While I might never start a game, the opportunity to discover and test my abilities had initially compelled me to choose a Division I football program. After the hospital visit, my football position coach—sensing my mounting frustrations—offered some advice. Instead of devoting my energies almost exclusively to physical preparation, he said, I should approach college football with the same mental focus I brought to my academic studies. I began to devour scouting reports and to analyze the complex reasoning behind defensive philosophies and schemes. I studied film and discovered ways to anticipate plays from the offense and become a more effective player. Armed with renewed confidence, I finally earned a starting position in the beginning of my fourth year. My team opened the season against Brigham Young University (BYU). I performed well despite the pressures of starting my first game in front of a hostile crowd of 65,000 people. The next day, my head coach announced the grade of every starting player’s efforts in the BYU game at a team meeting: “Mahoney—94 percent.” I had received the highest grade on the team. After three years of A’s in the classroom, I finally earned my first ‘A’ in football. I used mental preparation to maintain my competitive edge for the rest of the season. Through a combination of film study and will power, I led my team and conference in tackles. I became one of the best players in the conference and a leader on a team that reached the semi-finals of the Division I football playoffs. The most rewarding part of the season, though, was what I learned about myself in the process. When I finally stopped struggling to become the player I thought I needed to be, I developed self-awareness and confidence in the person I was. The image of me writhing in pain on the practice field sometimes slips back into my thoughts as I decide where to apply to law school. College football taught me to recognize my weaknesses and look for ways to overcome them. I will enter law school a much stronger person and student because of my experiences on the football field and in the classroom. My decision where to attend law school mirrors my decision where to play college football. I want to study law at the University of Chicago Law School because it provides the best combination of professors, students, and resources in the country. In Division I college football, I succeeded when I took advantage of my opportunities. I hope the University of Chicago will give me an opportunity to succeed again.

Osama Hamdy, '13

EDUCATION: University of California, Berkeley, BA in Legal Studies, AB in Media Studies (2010) LAW SCHOOL ACTIVITES: BLSA, Intramural Basketball I was a shy thirteen-year-old who had already lived in six locations and attended five schools. Having recently moved, I was relieved when I finally began to develop a new group of friends. However, the days following September 11, 2001, were marked with change. People began to stare at me. Many conversations came to a nervous stop when I walked by. However, it wasn’t until one of my peers asked if I was a terrorist that it really hit me. Osama, my name is Osama. I went from having a unique name that served as a conversation starter to having the same name as the most wanted man in America. The stares and the comments were just the beginning. Eventually I received a death threat at school. I remember crying alone in my room, afraid to tell my parents in fear that they might not let me go to school anymore. My experience opened my eyes up to racial and religious dynamics in the United States. I started to see how these dynamics drove people’s actions, even if some were not aware of the reasons. The more I looked at my surroundings with a critical eye, the more I realized that my classmates had not threatened me because of hate, but because of fear and ignorance. This realization was extremely empowering. I knew that mirroring their hostility would only reinforce the fear and prejudice they held. Instead, I reached out to my peers with an open mind and respect. My acceptance of others served as a powerful counter example to many negative stereotypes I had to face.With this approach, I was often able to transform fear into acceptance, and acceptance into appreciation. I chose not to hide my heritage or myself, despite the fear of judgment or violence. As a result, I developed a new sense of self-reliance and self-confidence. However, I wasn’t satisfied with the change that I had brought about in my own life. I wanted to empower others as well. My passion for equality and social justice grew because I was determined to use my skills and viewpoint to unite multiple marginalized communities and help foster understanding and appreciation for our differences and similarities alike. The years following September 11th were a true test of character for me. I learned how to feel comfortable in uncomfortable situations. This allowed me to become a dynamic and outgoing individual. This newfound confidence fueled a passion to become a leader and help uplift multiple minority communities. During the last two summers I made this passion a reality when I took the opportunity to work with underprivileged minority students. All of the students I worked with came from difficult backgrounds and many didn’t feel as though college was an option for them. I learned these students’ goals and aspirations, as well as their obstacles and hardships. I believed in them, and I constantly told them that they would make it. I worked relentlessly to make sure my actions matched my words of encouragement. I went well above the expectations of my job and took the initiative to plan several additional workshops on topics such as public speaking, time management, and confidence building. My extra efforts helped give these students the tools they needed to succeed. One hundred percent of the twenty-one high school juniors I worked with my first summer are now freshmen at four-year universities. I feel great pride in having helped these students achieve this important goal. I know that they will be able to use these tools to continue to succeed. Inspired by my summer experience, I jumped at the opportunity to take on the position of Diversity Outreach Ambassador for the San Francisco Bar Association Diversity Pipeline Program. In this position, I was responsible for helping organize a campus event that brought educational material and a panel of lawyers to UC Berkeley in order to empower and inform minority students about their opportunities in law school. In this position I was able to unite a diverse group of organizations, including the Black Pre-Law Association, the Latino Pre-Law Society, and the Haas Undergraduate Black Business Association. Working in this position was instrumental in solidifying my desire to attend law school. The lawyers who volunteered their time had a significant impact on me. I learned that they used their legal education to assist causes and organizations they felt passionate about. One of the lawyers told me that she volunteered her legal services to a Latino advocacy association. Another lawyer explained to me how he donated his legal expertise to advise minority youth on how to overcome legal difficulties. Collaborating with these lawyers gave me a better understanding of how my passion for law could interact with my interest in social justice issues. My experiences leading minority groups taught me that I need to stand out to lead others and myself to success. I need to be proud of my culture and myself. My experiences after September 11th have taught me to defeat the difficulties in life instead of allowing them to defeat me. Now, whether I am hit with a racial slur or I encounter any obstacles in life, I no longer retreat, but I confront it fearlessly and directly. I expect law school will help give me the tools to continue to unite and work with a diverse group of people. I hope to continue to empower and lead minority communities as we strive towards legal and social equality.

Eliza Riffe, '13

EDUCATION: University of Chicago, AB in Anthropology, with honors (2006) WORK EXPERIENCE: Sarbanes-Oxley coordinator and financial analyst, ABM Industries Harper Library, situated at the center of the main quadrangle at the University of Chicago, resembles a converted abbey, with its vaulted ceilings and arched windows. The library was completed in 1912, before Enrico Fermi built the world’s first nuclear reactor, before Milton Friedman devised the permanent income hypothesis, and well before Barack Obama taught Constitutional Law. Generations of scholars have pored over Adam Smith and Karl Marx in the main reading room, penned world-class treatises at the long wooden tables, and worn their coats indoors against the drafts in the spacious Gothic hall. Abiding over all of these scholars, and over me when I was among them, is an inscription under the library’s west window that has served as my guiding intellectual principle: “Read not to believe or contradict, but to weigh and consider.” Per this inscription, which is an abridgement of a passage by Sir Francis Bacon, we readers ought to approach knowledge as a means of enhancing our judgment and not as fodder for proclamations or discord. The generations of scholars poring over Marx, for example, should seek to observe his theories of economic determinism in the world, not immediately begin to foment a riot in the drafty reading room at Harper. The reader may contend, though, that too much weighing and considering could lead to inertia, or worse, to a total lack of conviction. The Harper inscription, however, does not tell its readers to believe in nothing, nor does it instruct them never to contradict a false claim. Instead it prescribes a way to read. The inscription warns us to use knowledge not as a rhetorical weapon, but as a tool for making balanced and informed decisions. On the cruelest days in February during my undergraduate years, when I asked myself why I had not chosen to pursue my studies someplace warmer, I would head to Harper, find a seat from which I would have a clear view of the inscription, and say to myself: “That is why.” On such a day in February, seated at a long Harper table with my coat still buttoned all the way up, I discovered how much I appreciated Carl Schmitt’s clarity and argumentation. I marveled at the way his Concept of the Political progressed incrementally, beginning at the most fundamental, linguistic level. As an anthropology student, I wrongfully assumed that, because Schmitt was often positioned in a neo-conservative tradition, I could not acknowledge him. That day in February, I took the Bacon inscription to heart, modeled its discipline, and was able to transcend that academic tribalism. I added the kernel of The Concept of the Political , Schmitt’s “friend-enemy” dichotomy, to an ever-growing array of images and ideas that I had accumulated, among them Marx’s alienation, C. S. Peirce’s indexicality, and Pierre Bourdieu’s graphical depiction of social space. This patchwork of theories and descriptive models, when weighed and considered, informs my understanding of new ideas I encounter. The academic dons who decided to place the Bacon quote under the western window intended that the idea would transcend the scholastic realm of its readers. Indeed, in my work as a financial analyst for a publicly traded company, it is often a professional touchstone. Though each day in the world of corporate finance is punctuated with deadlines and requests for instantaneous information, I am at my best as an analyst when I consider all of the data thoroughly and weigh the competing agendas. Like emulsified oil and vinegar that separate over time when left undisturbed, the right answer will emerge from among all of the wrong answers when I take the time to consider all of the possibilities. An extra hour spent analyzing an income statement can reveal even more trends than could a cursory glance. Moreover, the more I weigh and consider when I have the opportunity, the more I enhance the judgment I will need to make quick decisions and pronouncements when I do not have time.With inner vision sharpened by years of consideration, I am able to “see into the life of things,” as Wordsworth described in writing of “Tintern Abbey.” Wordsworth’s memory of the abbey provided him much-needed transcendence in moments of loneliness or boredom. The memory of the inscription under the west window at Harper—“Read not to believe or contradict, but to weigh and consider”—has a similar function. For Wordsworth, Tintern alleviated emotional anguish; for me, the Bacon inscription reaffirms a sense of intellectual purpose. The words under the window, their meaning, and the very curvature of the letters in the stone are fixed in my mind and will continue to be as I enter the life of the law. What intrigues me most about legal education is the opportunity to engage simultaneously in the two complementary processes the Harper inscription inspires in me—building a foundation of theories and descriptive models while enhancing my judgment with practice and patience.

Evan Rose, '13

EDUCATION: University of Otago (New Zealand), BA in Philosophy (1999) WORK EXPERIENCE: Ski and Snowboard Schools of Aspen/Snowmass, Eurospecs Limited (NZ) LAW SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: LSA 1L Representative, BLSA, Student Admissions Committee As I tumble through the air, time seems to slow. I have fallen hard many times before, but even before I hit the ground I can tell this fall is different. I complete one and a half back flips and slam shoulders-first into the slope. As I lie on the hill, the snow jammed into the hood of my jacket begins to melt, and icy water runs down my back. I do not yet know that the impact has broken my neck. I grew up only a short drive from some of New Zealand’s best ski resorts, but my family could never afford ski vacations. My first opportunity to try snowboarding came on a trip with my university flatmate.With expectations shaped purely by the media, I left for the trip assuming snowboarding was a sport for adrenaline junkies, troublemakers, and delinquents. Much to my surprise, I instead found that it provided me with a sense of peace that defied these preconceptions. Anxiety had been a constant companion throughout much of my childhood. I had not always been this way, but years of physical and psychological abuse at the hands of my stepfather had taken their toll. My once carefree demeanor had changed, leaving me fearful, panicky, and timid. On a snowboard these feelings faded into the background for the first time in years, and the difference was profound. I never truly realized the pain I had endured until riding gave me the opportunity to escape it. I sought out every possible opportunity to go riding, and through the sport I pushed the limits of both my physical and mental courage. Snowboarding became a vehicle for regaining the confidence and self-worth that had been taken from me through the injustice of abuse. Even as I began to ride competitively in boardercross racing and halfpipe, launching myself into the air over sixty-foot jumps, the sense of peace I gained during my first day on a snowboard stayed with me. It did, at least, until that April afternoon. As I lay in a hospital bed a few hours after my accident, an overwhelming sense of fear replaced any confidence that snowboarding had instilled in me. I faced the prospect of a lengthy and complicated surgery, with no certainty about the outcome. I knew my shattered vertebrae could easily leave me paralyzed. I was lucky to be alive, but any sense of luck eluded me as pain sent me in and out of consciousness. Two days later, surgeons worked for seven hours to rebuild my neck. I awoke to learn that I had escaped any serious nerve damage. However, I would need to be immobilized by a brace twenty-four hours a day, and for over three months, before I could even contemplate rehabilitation. Those months passed slowly. When I was finally able to start the process of rehabilitation, I made recovery my full-time job. I quickly learned that pain was to become the central reality of that year. The first day I could walk to my mailbox marked a significant achievement. Determined to return to full health, and even hoping to eventually return to riding, I gritted my teeth through the daily therapy sessions. At each subsequent visit, my doctor expressed his surprise at the progress of my recovery. Only twelve months after my injury, he cleared me to make a few careful runs on an easy, groomed slope. While I made it through those first few runs safely, they left me shaking with fear. Since then, I have again found joy in riding, but no amount of determination will allow me to ride the way I had before. I won’t be attempting double back flips again any time soon. Rather than focusing on my own riding, I now direct my energy into coaching. My experiences showed me the transformative power of courage and self-confidence, and taught me to build these qualities in others. At the Aspen Skiing Company, I develop and implement teaching curricula for more than two hundred snowboard instructors. My goal is for my fellow coaches to recognize that snowboarding can offer much more than just a diversion. It has the potential to have a profound and inspiring impact on their students’ lives. In the ample time my recovery allowed for reflection, I found solace in the fact that the abuse in my childhood fostered in me not bitterness, but an enduring dedication to fairness and justice. As a college student, this dedication led me to seek out classes in ethics and morality. As a manager and leader, I strive to display both courage and enduring fairness. My interest in the legal profession stems from my belief that laws represent the concrete expressions of justice and fairness in our society. After discovering the salvation it held for me, I believed that I was reliant on snowboarding. Yet, being forced to face the grueling process of rehabilitation without it allowed me to take the final step to recovery from the trauma of my childhood. I realized I am much stronger and more resilient than I had previously believed. I realized that courage is not something that snowboarding gave me but something that has always been within me. These realizations have prepared me to broaden the scope of my dedication to justice. Secure in the knowledge that the courage and determination I have shown will help shape my future success, I am now ready to take on this new challenge: the study and practice of law.  

Q&A: Law School Optional Essays: What to Know

Only write a diversity statement or optional essay if it builds your case for admission.

Law School Optional Essays: What to Know

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Applicants can best show their communication skills and respect for the reader by writing efficiently and purposefully. (Getty Images)

WELCOME TO THE LATEST installment of Law Admissions Q&A, a feature that provides law school admissions advice to readers who send in inquiries. If you have a question about law school admissions, email us for a chance to be featured in a future post.

I can’t decide whether to write multiple essays for a particular school. Other than the personal essay, the school offers the opportunity to submit two optional essays: a "diversity statement" and another called the “optional essay” with three prompts to choose from. I’m having trouble coming up with separate ideas for my diversity statement and optional essay because my Armenian heritage is a big aspect of my life. Do you think it could hurt my application if I don't submit an optional essay? Should I keep digging and try to come up with topics for both? – AB

Every law school requires a personal statement , typically limited to two or three double-spaced pages. Nearly all law schools also allow for an optional diversity statement of one or two double-spaced pages. Prompts for diversity statements vary among law schools, but typically concern an applicant’s identity and background, past hardships or potential to contribute to a diverse and inclusive campus environment.

Beyond those two essays, some law schools also allow or require extra short essays. Most commonly, a school might ask about why an applicant would be a good fit for the school , but others may ask unique hypothetical or offbeat questions, like an applicant’s favorite books.

A classic mistake is to write as much as allowed, hoping that something will stick. Many law school applicants fear that if they fail to maximize every possible opportunity to write about themselves, they will appear lazy or disinterested. Therefore, they sabotage themselves by padding their application with redundant and repetitive text.

Applicants can best show their professionalism, communication skills and respect for the reader by writing efficiently and purposefully. Admissions officers have a limited amount of time, perhaps a matter of minutes, to review your application. Anything you write that does not contribute to a coherent argument for your admission risks wasting that time.

If your personal statement already adequately communicates the key points you would cover in your other essays, then those optional essays are unnecessary.

The purpose of the diversity statement is not for applicants to detail the uniqueness of their background. Everyone is unique in some ways. Rather, the diversity statement is intended to free applicants from having to weave together their background and interests in the same two-page statement.

For some applicants, this may be easy, like an Armenian American inspired by the trauma of the Armenian Genocide to become an international human rights lawyer . For others, this may be tricky, like an Armenian American whose ancestors suffered in the Armenian Genocide but who happens to feel most passionate about securities law. Forcing such a candidate to awkwardly cram both topics into the same essay might put him or her at a disadvantage against other aspiring securities lawyers.

The same advice goes for other optional essays. Use them strategically to build your argument for admission. Don’t simply talk about yourself to fill space. If an optional essay prompt asks for your favorite book, there is no need to lie and claim that it is "The Common Law" by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

On the other hand, before you write about your love of "Harry Potter," consider whether and how that would bolster your application. Unless you can trace your interest in justice to Hermione’s efforts to emancipate house elves, you might be better off choosing another book or skipping the essay altogether.

In sum, if your personal statement feels overcrowded, think about whether you can move some of its material to a diversity statement or optional essay. Even if not, think about whether you could write an optional essay that conveys or emphasizes something about you that your personal statement and other materials fail to address.

If you honestly cannot think of anything else that would strengthen your case, then forgo a diversity statement and optional essays. Like a lawyer, show meticulousness and fine judgment with restraint, not verbosity.

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Application Requirements for Top Law Schools (2022–2023)

We've taken these requirements word for word from each school's application on LSAC , and we'll continue to update this page as new requirements become available.

For charts and some extra data, check out our companion Coda doc .

1 Yale University

2 stanford university, 3 university of chicago, 4 columbia university, 4 harvard university, 6 university of pennsylvania, 7 new york university, 8 university of virginia, 9 university of california—berkeley, 10 university of michigan, 11 duke university, 12 cornell university, 13 northwestern university, 14 georgetown university, 15 university of california—los angeles, 16 washington university in st. louis, 17 boston university, 17 vanderbilt university, 17 university of texas at austin, 20 university of southern california, 21 university of florida (levin), 21 university of minnesota, 23 brigham young university, 23 university of north carolina, 25 george washington university, 25 university of notre dame, 25 university of alabama, 28 university of iowa, 29 university of georgia, 30 emory university, 30 arizona state university, 30 william & mary law school, 30 george mason university, 30 ohio state university, 35 washington and lee university, 35 university of illinois—urbana champaign, 37 university of utah, 37 wake forest university, 37 fordham university, 37 university of california—irvine, 37 boston college, 37 university of california—davis, 43 indiana university - bloomington, 43 university of wisconsin, 45 university of arizona, 46 texas a&m university, 47 florida state university, 47 university of maryland, 49 university of colorado—boulder, 49 university of washington, 51 university of california (hastings), 52 pepperdine university, 52 university of richmond, 52 yeshiva university (cardozo), 55 tulane university, 56 villanova university, 56 university of tennessee, 58 wayne state university, 58 baylor university, 58 southern methodist university, 58 pennsylvania state - dickinson law, 58 university of houston, 63 temple university, 64 university of san diego, 64 pennsylvania state - penn state law, 64 university of connecticut, 67 university of kansas, 67 university of oregon, 67 loyola marymount university—los angeles, 67 university of missouri, 67 university of nevada—las vegas, 67 university of kentucky, 73 american university, 73 northeastern university, 73 seton hall university, 73 loyola university—chicago, 73 university of miami, 78 drexel university, 78 case western reserve university, 78 georgia state university, 78 university of pittsburgh, 78 university of nebraska, 78 university of denver.

84 University of South Carolina

86 rutgers university (merged), 88 lewis and clark college, 88 university of cincinnati, 88 university of oklahoma, 91 university of new mexico, 91 michigan state university, 94 catholic university of america, 94 illinois institute of technology (chicago-kent college of law), 94 university of buffalo—suny, 94 university of louisville, 98 florida international university, 98 howard university, 98 brooklyn law school, 98 saint louis university, 103 syracuse university, 105 texas tech university, 105 marquette university, 105 louisiana state university, 105 depaul university, 105 washburn university, 105 university of new hampshire, 111 university of mississippi, 111 drake university, 114 university of maine, 114 university of missouri—kansas city, 116 seattle university, 116 gonzaga university, 118 west virginia university, 118 university of tulsa, 118 hofstra university, 122 suffolk university, 122 albany law school of union university, 122 university of dayton, 127 university of st. thomas (minnesota), 127 cleveland state university, 129 duquesne university, 129 university of wyoming, 129 new york law school, 133 loyola university—new orleans, 133 belmont university, 133 university of south dakota, 133 university of the pacific (mcgeorge), 139 samford university, 139 university of detroit mercy, 139 creighton university, 142 vermont law school, 142 university of idaho, 142 regent university, 142 university of memphis, 147–192 john marshall law school, 147–192 st. thomas university (florida), 147–192 texas southern university, 147–192 touro college, 147–192 western new england university.

147–192 Northern Kentucky University

147–192 western state college of law, 147–192 charleston school of law, 147–192 university of north dakota, 147–192 quinnipiac university, 147–192 new england law | boston, 147–192 campbell university, 147–192 california western school of law, 147–192 northern illinois university, 147–192 ohio northern university, 147–192 university of toledo, 147–192 capital university, 147–192 university of the district of columbia, 147–192 southern illinois university—carbondale, 147–192 faulkner university, 147–192 university of akron, 147–192 widener-commonwealth, 147–192 roger williams university, 147–192 nova southeastern university, 147–192 widener university—delaware, 147–192 elon university, 147–192 university of san francisco, 147–192 mississippi college, unranked university of puerto rico, table of contents.

Filter the table with the text box, then click on a school to see its full requirements.

L50: 175 | G50: 3.94 | Deadline: February 15, 2023

Yale’s app requires a 250-word essay along with semi-narrative rundowns of both your college and post-college activities.

LORs: 2 required, 4 accepted

Personal Statement

Please submit a personal statement that helps us learn about the personal, professional, and/or academic qualities you would bring to the Law School community. Applicants often submit the personal statement they have prepared for other law school applications.

This is an open-ended prompt, and Yale encourages you not to make the PS school-specific.

Diversity Statement & Addenda

You may use this attachment slot to include a diversity statement and optional addenda to your application if any are necessary for a full representation of your candidacy. Yale Law School welcomes, but does not require, a diversity statement, which many applicants submit to help us learn more about them and how they would contribute to our community. Other applicants choose not to include diversity statements, especially if they have otherwise covered key aspects of their backgrounds and experiences in their applications. One way to decide whether to include a diversity statement is to consider those aspects of your identity that are core to who you are, and make sure they are represented in your application. Separate from a diversity statement, you may include optional addenda, for example, explanations related to test scores or transcripts. It is not necessary to include any, and many applicants do not include addenda.

Yale dislikes addenda about why your LSAT score went up.

250-Word Essay

In no more than 250 words, write about an idea or issue from your academic, extracurricular, or professional work that is of particular interest to you. Although there are many ways to approach this essay, one option is to write about a time when you changed your mind about an idea or issue that is of interest to you. The idea or issue you choose does not have to be law-related; this is simply another opportunity for faculty readers to learn more about how you would engage in the Law School community.

Yale encourages you to write about a time you changed your mind; many students also make an argument. E.g., the first paragraph makes the case against and the second the case for your position.

We know that the law school application process requires significant effort. It is helpful for us to understand the application preparation resources that were available to you so that we can more fully understand the context in which you prepared your application.

Yale prefers it if applicants don’t use an admissions consultant, but using one is not disqualifying. (7Sage has worked with dozens of applicants who got into Yale after disclosing our help.)

Character & Fitness

Please note that your answers to the following questions and any information included in your Character and Fitness attachment may become part of the character and fitness review of the bar in the states in which you intend to practice. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners . If your answer to either of the following Character and Fitness questions is yes, include an attachment describing the circumstances.

C&F Criminal

If you answered yes to Character and Fitness question 14.1, please include an attachment describing the circumstances and, if you wish, provide information that will help us understand the context of your behavior and the outcome of this experience for you and others. The Admissions Office understands that excellent applicants may have made mistakes, and answering “yes” does not disqualify you from consideration for admission to the Law School. Please note that the information included in your Character and Fitness attachment as well as answers to the Character and Fitness questions may become part of the character and fitness review of the bar in the state(s) in which you intend to practice. Admission to the practice of law depends in part on satisfaction of the requirements of the particular jurisdiction as to proof of good character. These requirements differ from state to state, and applicants should inform themselves of the requirements of the jurisdictions in which they are interested.

C&F Academic 2. At any educational institution you have attended, have you ever been found responsible for misconduct of any kind or deficient scholarship, or are there any charges pending?

If you answered yes to Character and Fitness question 14.2, please include an attachment describing the circumstances and, if you wish, provide information that will help us understand the context of your behavior and the outcome of this experience for you and others. The Admissions Office understands that excellent applicants may have made mistakes, and answering “yes” does not disqualify you from consideration for admission to the Law School. Please note that the information included in your Character and Fitness attachment as well as answers to the Character and Fitness questions may become part of the character and fitness review of the bar in the state(s) in which you intend to practice. Admission to the practice of law depends in part on satisfaction of the requirements of the particular jurisdiction as to proof of good character. These requirements differ from state to state, and applicants should inform themselves of the requirements of the jurisdictions in which they are interested.

Please submit a résumé. You must answer the College and Post-college Activities questions separately from this included résumé. Generally, résumés should be 1 to 2 pages in length.

Yale prefers that applicants keep their resume brief—one page, if possible—and then use the activities sections to provide further elaboration on matters. Be careful not to signify your privilege in the résumé with an interest like golf or lacrosse (these are actual examples from a Yale info session, not 7Sage opinions)—and consider leaving your interests off of your Yale résumé altogether, since Yale has a dedicated question for this.

Post-college Activities

This section is optional. If it has been more than three months since you attended college, describe what you have been doing in any format you choose. You should include graduate or professional education, paid or unpaid employment, as well as any other activities that you consider relevant. Please answer this question separately from any information provided in your résumé. Please note that we anticipate significant duplication between this section and your résumé; the purpose of this section is to present your post-college activities in a manner and order that is helpful to our review of your application. This section should be brief, and, in general, applicants should be able to provide this information in no more than one page, unless they have extensive post-graduate or professional experience. For each activity (aside from additional education), please:

College Activities

Please answer a, b, and c separately from the included résumé and in any format you choose. Please note that we anticipate significant duplication between this section and your résumé; the purpose of this section is to present your activities in a manner and order that is helpful to our review of your application. This section should be brief, and, in general, applicants should be able to provide this information in no more than 1–2 pages. (a) It is helpful for us to understand what you did during those terms when you were not in school during your undergraduate education (including summers and any other term(s) when you were not in school). This should include, for example, paid or unpaid employment or internships and study abroad. Please list these activities in order of relative importance to you. For each activity, please:

L50: 172 | G50: 3.91 | Deadline: February 15, 2023

Stanford has conveyed at an info session that they look for a “cohesive story” which makes everything click (although everyone kind of does that?). Stanford’s app has short, quirky, optional-but-kinda-not-optional supplemental essays that encourage you to show your personality.

Please attach a statement of about two pages describing important or unusual aspects of yourself not otherwise apparent in your application.

This prompt is open-ended.

Optional Diversity Essay

This section is optional. Although admission to Stanford Law School is based primarily upon superior academic achievement and potential to contribute to the legal profession, the Admissions Committee also considers the diversity (broadly defined) of an entering class as important to the school's educational mission. If you would like the committee to consider how your background, life and work experiences, advanced studies, extracurricular or community activities, culture, socio-economic status, sex, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or other factors would contribute to the diversity of the entering class (and hence to your classmates' law school educational experience), you may describe these factors and their relevance in a separate diversity essay.

This prompt interprets diversity broadly; feel free to write about untraditional diversity factors.

Optional Short Essays

This section is optional. If you think these optional short essays could help us get a better sense of who you are, we encourage you to consider submitting your responses to no more than two of the following questions. Note that there is a 100 to 250-word limit for each question.

We strongly encourage you to respond to one of these essays; responding to two won't necessarily put you in a better position than responding to one. If you choose the last prompt, don't just name three songs—explain why they're important to you and why the admissions committee should listen to them!

Optional Addenda

This section is optional. If you wish to provide additional and relevant information that is not explained in the required application materials, please attach a brief statement.

Stanford is reportedly “addendum friendly” (based on a 7Sager who went to an info session).

*If your answer to any of these questions below is "Yes," please attach an explanatory statement with your electronic application. Prior to matriculation, you will be required to submit documentation from each school attended attesting to your good standing. 1. Have you ever at any college or university been in other than good standing because of academic deficiencies, been sanctioned for misconduct, or been the subject of disciplinary proceedings? 2. Have you ever been convicted of, or is any charge now pending against you for any crime other than a traffic violation? 3. Have you ever been subject to discipline by a professional organization?

Please attach a one-to-two page résumé describing your academic, extracurricular, and professional activities.

Stanford is okay with two-page résumés, and encourages you to add lots of detail.

L50: 172 | G50: 3.91 | Deadline: March 1, 2023 | ED: December 1, 2022

Note that Chicago’s application has three short-answer questions that cover “Why X” territory.

Please use the personal statement to introduce yourself to the Admissions Committee and to help the Committee get to know you on a personal level. It should demonstrate your potential contribution to the Law School community beyond simply academics and should demonstrate your ability to communicate your thoughts effectively. The Admissions Committee generally finds that a statement that focuses on a unique personal attribute or experience is usually the most informative (as opposed to a restatement of your qualifications or résumé). While there is no page or word limit on the personal statement, please note that the Admissions Committee values an applicant's ability to communicate thoughts in a clear and concise manner. The Admissions Committee typically finds that 2-4 pages is a sufficient length for most personal statements.

Chicago is very open to statements that are more personal than professional. The prompt is open-ended.

Diversity Statement

This section is optional. Describe how your background or experiences will enhance the diversity of the University of Chicago Law community (e.g., based on your culture, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ideology, age, socioeconomic status, academic background, employment, or personal experience).

This is an open-ended diversity statement.

Optional Addendum 2

This section is optional. Please use the additional addendum options to provide any additional information that you believe is important to the Admissions Committee's evaluation of your application. For example, you may use an addendum to discuss how your background or experiences will enhance the diversity of the University of Chicago Law community, a disparity in multiple LSAT scores, any weaknesses or significant trends in your undergraduate record, a gap in education or work, or any other questions or issues that you believe may arise as the Committee is reviewing your record. Please note that it is not necessary to attach an addendum. Please do so only if you think it is necessary to the review of your file.

Optional Addendum 1

Both addendum prompts are open-ended. We encourage you to submit separate statements if you have two issues you wish to address.

Academic Interest (2)

We recommend that you answer this why-X-like optional question.

Academic Interest (3)

Academic Interest (1)

Doctoroff Statement

If you answered "yes" to the Doctoroff Program question: "If you are admitted to the Law School, do you want to be considered for the Doctoroff Business Leadership Program" , please attach a statement of interest describing in 250 words or less why you want to participate in the Doctoroff Program and how earning the Doctoroff Program Certificate will help you achieve your career goals.

Character and Fitness

Note about Character and Fitness: In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. State Bar Associations may request a copy of your application, materials, and record, including answers to the Character and Fitness questions in this application, in determining your admission to the bar. An affirmative response to any portion of the Character and Fitness questions will not automatically disqualify a candidate from admission. Once your application is submitted, you have a continuing obligation to update us if you have an affirmative answer to any of the Character and Fitness questions. If you have an affirmative answer to one of the Character and Fitness questions after you submit your application, please email [email protected] with your updated Character and Fitness answer in PDF form.

Character and Fitness Q1

Character and Fitness Q2 2. Have you ever been charged with or convicted of any crime or offense other than a minor traffic violation? This includes any charges, complaints, or citations that were filed against you as a juvenile or as an adult, formal or informal, pending or closed, dismissed, expunged, sealed, or subject to a diversionary program, and includes any charges, complaints, or citations that you reasonably expect to be brought against you. If so, please provide all material facts and an explanation of the circumstances. Please title your explanation: Character and Fitness 2. If you answered "yes" to Character and Fitness Question 2, please attach a complete and detailed description of the circumstances.

Character and Fitness Q3 3. Have you been discharged or dismissed from the armed forces, other than by honorable discharge, or sentenced in a court-martial proceeding? If so, please provide all material facts and an explanation of the circumstances. Please title your explanation: Character and Fitness 3. If you answered "yes" to Character and Fitness Question 3, please attach a complete and detailed description of the circumstances.

Please submit a résumé describing your educational history, extracurricular and community activities, academic honors and experiences, and any full- or part-time work experience. Indicate the number of hours per week spent on each activity or job and please include approximate dates for each activity. Make sure your résumé is current at the time of submitting your application. If your education or work has been interrupted for more than a normal vacation period, please describe your activities during that time in your résumé or in a separate addendum.

Please note the request for “hours per week” for each activity/job.

JD/PhD Essay

This section is optional. If you have obtained a PhD, are completing a PhD, or if you are concurrently applying to a PhD program, we invite you to submit a one-page, optional essay explaining your research and academic interests, your professional goals, and how completing a JD would help you improve your research and achieve your professional goals.

We encourage PhD grads and/or potential dual degree students to submit this statement unless otherwise addressed in the PS.

L50: 173 | G50: 3.87 | Deadline: February 15, 2023 | ED: November 15, 2022

Columbia likes a one-page Why CLS, though they don’t ask for one. Note Columbia’s “fun facts” short-answer question, which is a chance to say something quirky about yourself. (Looking at you, hot-dog-eating-contest winners and ocarina players.)

Candidates to Columbia Law School are required to submit a personal statement supplementing required application materials. We are curious about your interests, goals, and aspirations and how the J.D. program at Columbia can help you achieve these. You are encouraged to think about the contributions you hope to make to both the Columbia community and the legal profession while considering your personal, intellectual, and professional background and any relevant information that you may not have otherwise conveyed through your other application materials. Please note that the personal statement should be double-spaced and approximately two pages in length. This statement should be attached electronically.

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should explain why you’re going to law school by the end of the essay. If you’re not writing a separate Why X essay—which Columbia likes—you should include a “Why CLS” in the PS.

Supplementary Statement

This section is optional. Optional: A hallmark of the Columbia experience is being able to learn and thrive in an equitable and inclusive community with a wide range of perspectives. Tell us about an aspect of your own perspective, viewpoint or lived experience that is important to you, and describe how it has shaped the way you would learn from and contribute to Columbia’s diverse and collaborative community. Candidates may add additional brief supplementary statements they believe will enable the Admissions Committee to make a fully informed decision on the application. Should you have multiple addenda, please combine (on separate pages, if necessary) these into one document and upload here.

This is a broad diversity statement prompt that invites candidates to send in an essay even if they aren’t “diverse” in a traditional sense. It’s also an open-ended call for addenda. Note: don’t feel compelled to submit a diversity statement.

Additional Information #7

Optional: In the space below, feel free to share any "fun facts" about yourself (hobbies, interests, special talents, and accomplishments, etc.) that the Admissions Committee may not be able to glean otherwise from your application. Please note that whether you choose to answer the question or not, there will be no impact on your admissions decision.

This is an open-ended hobbies/interests question that students should feel welcome to submit.

If you answer "Yes" to questions 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, or 9.6 in the "Character and Fitness" section, you must attach a detailed, complete, and truthful written explanation in the "Attachments" section of the application. Please answer honestly, irrespective of any advice you may have received to the contrary. Should you have questions about whether or not to report an infraction, you are strongly encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions for clarification. If you answer "Yes" to question 9.1 and/or 9.2, please have the dean or administrative officer in charge of student records forward a detailed explanation of the incident to the Columbia Law School Office of Admissions at [email protected] Please read the application instructions for additional information.

Question 9.1 Have you ever been on academic probation or subjected to disciplinary action for scholastic or other reasons by any college, university, graduate school, or professional school you have attended? This should include matters that have been expunged. In addition to attaching a written explanation in the "Attachments" section of the application, kindly have the Dean or administrative officer in charge of student records forward a detailed explanation of the incident.

Question 9.2 Are there any disciplinary charges pending or expected to be brought against you? In addition to attaching a written explanation in the "Attachments" section of the application, kindly have the Dean or administrative officer in charge of student records forward a detailed explanation of the incident.

Question 9.3 Have you ever been cited, charged with, indicted, convicted or tried for, or pleaded guilty to, the commission of any felony or misdemeanor or the violation of any law, except minor parking violations? Please note that you should have available and be prepared to submit or exhibit copies of police and court records regarding any matter you disclose in reply to this question. You may answer "no" if your record has been expunged or sealed; if your conviction was vacated; if you were the subject of a juvenile delinquency or youthful offender proceeding; or if you have received a pardon. If you answered "yes," you must attach a detailed, complete, and truthful explanation, including a statement of the charge(s), the disposition thereof and the underlying facts. Please answer honestly, irrespective of any advice you may have received to the contrary.

Question 9.4 Are there any criminal charges pending or expected to be brought against you? [From attachments page:] If you answered "Yes" to question 9.4, you must attach a detailed, complete, and truthful written explanation. Please answer honestly, irrespective of any advice you may have received to the contrary.

Question 9.5 Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action or discharge by a professional organization, e.g., an employer, certifying agency, or accreditation board? [From attachments page:] If you answered "Yes" to question 9.5, you must attach a detailed, complete, and truthful written explanation. Please answer honestly, irrespective of any advice you may have received to the contrary.

Question 9.6 Will you be enrolled in an undergraduate program on or after August 1, 2023? [From attachments page:] If you answered "Yes" to question 9.6, you must attach a detailed, complete, and truthful written explanation. Please answer honestly, irrespective of any advice you may have received to the contrary.

In addition to answering the preceding questions, please also submit a copy of your résumé via electronic attachment.

L50: 174 | G50: 3.92 | Deadline: February 20, 2023

Harvard provides you with a section to elaborate upon a research project or publication.

LORs: 2 required, 3 accepted

The personal statement provides an opportunity for you to present yourself, your background, your ideas, and your qualifications to the Admissions Committee. Please limit your statement to two pages using a minimum of 11-point font, 1-inch margins, and double spacing. We expect applicants to use the full two pages in crafting their statement. The personal statement is intended as an opportunity to give the Admissions Committee a better sense of who you are as a person and as a potential student and graduate of Harvard Law School. In many instances, applicants have used the personal statement to provide more context on how their experiences and strengths could make them valuable contributors to the Harvard and legal communities, to illuminate their intellectual background and interests, or to clarify or elaborate on other information in their application. Because applicants and their experiences differ, you are the best person to determine the content of your statement.

Optional Statement

This section is optional. The Admissions Committee makes every effort to understand your achievements in the context of your background and to build a diverse student body. If applicable, you may choose to submit an optional additional statement to elaborate on how you could contribute to the Harvard Law School community. Please limit your optional statement to one page using a minimum of 11-point font, 1-inch margins, and double spacing. If an optional statement runs over one page, it will be read. However, we ask that you use your best judgment to determine whether or not your optional statement should exceed the one-page expectation.

This statement serves as Harvard’s diversity statement and defines diversity broadly.

This section is optional. We encourage you to provide any relevant information that may be helpful to us in making an informed decision on your application. Examples of information that may be relevant to individual cases include: unusual circumstances that may have affected academic performance, a description or documentation of a physical or learning disability, or a history of educational or sociological disadvantage. If a close relative has attended HLS, you may submit this information in this section. If you have an addendum, please attach it here.

Some subject areas that may be appropriate for a diversity statement (such as physical or learning disabilities and socioeconomic class) are mentioned here as possible subject areas. That allows students to cover those subjects in the Addenda and leave the Optional Statement open for other subjects.

Have you produced a significant piece of writing under the direct supervision of a faculty member or employer? Examples include but are not limited to: a thesis, a peer-reviewed and/or published article, or a white paper. If yes, please briefly describe the piece of work and the nature of the supervision. (maximum characters 300)

This is an opportunity to elaborate further on a significant research project. You may then wish to condense the description of said project on your resume.

PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.

If you answer “yes” to any of the questions below, you must provide details in the space provided.

Note that you are not required to answer “yes” to this question, or provide an explanation, if the criminal adjudication or conviction has been expunged, sealed, annulled, pardoned, destroyed, erased, impounded, or otherwise ordered by a court to be kept confidential.

We require a resume as part of the application. Please limit your resume to one or two pages. Please visit the HLS J.D. Admissions website for samples.

L50: 172 | G50: 3.90 | Deadline: March 1, 2023 | ED: January 7, 2023, November 15, 2022

Penn groups their DS, addendum, and supplemental prompts together. We do recommend that you write at least one of their two supplemental essays.

The Admissions Committee requires that every applicant submit an original example of written expression. The purpose of this personal statement is to provide you with as flexible an opportunity as possible to submit information that you deem important to your candidacy. You may wish to describe aspects of your background and interests--intellectual, personal or professional--and how you will uniquely contribute to the Penn Carey Law community and/or the legal profession. Please limit your statement to two pages, double spaced and label it as "Personal Statement" with your name and LSAC account number on each page.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in Penn in particular by the end of the essay.

Optional Essays

If you wish, you may write an additional essay on any of the following topics. These optional essays allow you an opportunity to provide the admissions committee with additional relevant information that you were not able to include in your personal statement. Please include the essay with your application by electronically attaching it to your application before submission through LSAC. You may answer more than one essay topic if you so choose. Include your name and LSAC account number on each page. Please limit any optional essay to one page, double spaced and title it appropriately.

Our advice: write the core-strengths or collaborative-environment essay; only include the diversity statement and addendum if they will add value to your application. Note that “core strengths” is sort of a “Why X” in disguise.

Additional Info

Please upload any additional explanations needed for the Application Questions.

This is an open-ended addendum which can be used to address any issue with previously asked questions.

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions, you must provide an explanatory statement. If you do not, the processing and review of your application will be delayed. We caution you to err on the side of full disclosure. If you need additional space for your explanation, you may upload it in the Character and Fitness section in Attachments. 1. Has your academic experience ever been interrupted for one or more terms for any reason? (This does not include the time period between high school and college or between college and law school, etc.) 2. Study Interrupted Explanation: (maximum characters 500)[A text box follows] 3. Have you ever been issued academic or disciplinary warnings, placed on academic or disciplinary probation, suspended, dropped, expelled, or been required to withdraw from any post-secondary education you have attended, or are any such proceedings now pending against you? (This should include matters that have been expunged.) 4. Academic and Disciplinary Action Explanation: (maximum characters 500) [A text box follows] 5. Have you ever, either as an adult or a juvenile, been arrested, charged, cited or convicted of a crime (including misdemeanors), or cited for an infraction (including moving violations), or is any charge now pending against you? (This should include matters that have been expunged or subject to a diversionary program.) 6. Crime Explanation: (maximum characters 500)[A text box follows] 7. Have you ever been or are you currently enrolled in another law school? 8. Prior Law School Matriculation Explanation: (maximum characters 500) [A text box follows]

Resume or CV

Please submit a résumé or CV as an electronic attachment with your application. In addition to your professional experiences, please include any academic and/or non-academic honors you have received as well as any extracurricular and/or community activities in college and since graduation. Please account for all time periods.

L50: 172 | G50: 3.88 | Deadline: February 15, 2023 | ED: November 15, 2022

NYU has a bunch of named scholarship essays.

While the Committee on Admissions does not use interviews as part of the regular selection process, we would like to give you the opportunity to include more information about yourself than the application form conveys. Because people and their interests vary, we leave the content and length of your statement to your discretion. You may wish to complete or clarify your responses to items on the application form, bring to our attention additional information you feel should be considered, describe important or unusual aspects of yourself not otherwise apparent in your application, or tell us what led you to apply to the NYU School of Law.

This prompt is open-ended. Since NYU Law does not have a school specific statement, students may wish to include such information in their PS.

Underrepresented Group

Optional: New York University School of Law seeks to enroll a student body from a broad spectrum of society, including members of groups underrepresented in the profession as well as persons who have experienced socioeconomic and/or educational disadvantage. Please indicate here any such groups in which you would include yourself. Also attach a brief statement describing aspects of this identity that are relevant to your application. You may do so by uploading the statement in the attachment section of the application. Please attach a brief statement describing aspects of your identity, as indicated in section 7 (Underrepresented Group), that are relevant to your application. Please clearly label all attachments and include your name and LSAC Account Number.

This prompt calls for a diversity statement about being a member of an underrepresented or disadvantaged group.

Additional Information

This section is optional.

Optional Additional Information

The Committee on Admissions encourages you to provide any information that may be helpful to us in reaching a thoughtful decision on your application. While the choice as to whether and what information to submit to the Committee is entirely yours, any information you provide will be used to give you full credit for your accomplishments, to help the Committee reach an informed decision on your application, and to aid the Committee in selecting a diverse student body.

Information that has been helpful in the past includes, but is not limited to, documentation of overcoming adversity, a history of underperforming on standardized tests, unusual circumstances which may have affected academic performance, or personal/family history of educational or socioeconomic disadvantage. This list is not all-inclusive, but we offer it for you to think about as you consider whether such information might be relevant in your case, and to assure you that including it is quite appropriate.

You may attach a brief statement including any such information. Please clearly label all attachments and include your name and LSAC Account Number.

Application materials and all supporting documents submitted in connection with an application for admitted students who enroll at NYU School of Law become part of the student's law school records and are subject to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

This is an open-ended addendum prompt.

Root-Tilden-Kern Essay

This section is optional. As an applicant for the Root-Tilden-Kern Scholarship, you are strongly encouraged to submit your JD application and have a complete CAS report to be requested by our office by the priority programmatic scholarship deadline of December 1, and no later than January 1. Applicants to the Root-Tilden-Kern Scholarship automatically are considered for the Lindemann Family Public Service Scholarship; Jacobson Public Service Scholarship for Women, Children and Families; Filomen M. D'Agostino Scholarship for Women or Children's Rights; and Filomen M. D'Agostino Scholarship in Civil Rights, Civil Liberties, and Criminal Justice. Applicants who wish to be considered for the Sinsheimer Service Scholarship must indicate their interest in the scholarship on their application.

All Root-Tilden-Kern Scholarship applicants must submit a short public service essay not to exceed 750 words. Discuss your public service commitment and goals, and the factors that have most significantly influenced them, or any other aspects you consider relevant to your qualification for the scholarship(s). If your personal statement directly addresses your public service commitment, you may choose not to submit a separate essay and instead indicate on the personal statement that you would like it also to serve as your public service essay. At least one letter of recommendation must address your public service commitment.

For more information about the Root-Tilden-Kern Program, please visit: http://www.law.nyu.edu/financialaid/jdscholarships/rootscholarship.

Law and Business Essay

This section is optional. As an applicant for the Jacobson Leadership Program in Law and Business and/or the Nordlicht Family Scholarship, you are strongly encouraged to submit your JD application and have a complete CAS report to be requested by our office by the priority programmatic scholarship deadline of December 1, and no later than January 1. Please indicate your specific scholarship interest(s) in your essay. You are also required to submit an additional essay (no more than 500 words) with the JD application. The essay should address your interest in the area of law and business or law and social entrepreneurship. If you are applying for the Nordlicht Family Scholarship which supports social entrepreneurship through legal studies, your essay should address your interest in pursuing a career in social entrepreneurship. The Nordlicht Family Scholarship is limited to applicants with financial need as determined by the Law School financial aid application process. If you do not qualify for need-based financial aid, your Nordlicht Family Scholarship application will be considered for the Jacobson Leadership Scholarship.

For more information about the Jacobson Leadership Program in Law and Business, please visit: http://www.law.nyu.edu/leadershipprogram and http://www.law.nyu.edu/centers/grunin-social-entrepreneurship.

Latinx Rights Essay

This section is optional. As an applicant for the Latinx Rights Scholars Program, you are strongly encouraged to submit your JD application and have a complete CAS report to be requested by our office by the priority programmatic scholarship deadline of December 1, and no later than January 1. You are also required to submit an additional essay (no more than 500 words) with the JD application that addresses your interest in serving the needs of Latinx communities. For more information about the Latinx Rights Scholars Program, please visit:http://www.law.nyu.edu/financialaid/jdscholarships/latinx-rights-scholarship.

Public Policy Essay

This section is optional. As an applicant for the Furman Public Policy Scholarship, you are strongly encouraged to submit your JD application and have a complete CAS report to be requested by our office by the priority programmatic scholarship deadline of December 1, and no later than January 1. You are required to submit with the JD application an additional essay (no more than 500 words) that describes your interest in public policy, and what specific public policy areas you wish to pursue with your law school training. You are also required to submit a recommendation letter that speaks to your interest or experience in public policy. For more information about the Furman Public Policy Scholarship, please visit: http://www.law.nyu.edu/financialaid/jdscholarships/furmanpublicpolicyscholarship

Furman Academic Materials

This section is optional. As an applicant for the Furman Academic Scholars Program, you are strongly encouraged to submit your JD application and have a complete CAS report to be requested by our office by the priority programmatic scholarship deadline of December 1, and no later than January 1. The Furman Academic Scholarship Committee also requires the following: • An additional essay (up to approximately 1000 words) with the JD application that describes why you wish to pursue a career in legal academia, gives some sense of the field of legal scholarship you hope to pursue, and includes a statement on diversity in academia. Potential topics of discussion for the latter point include how an applicant’s background, identities, or experiences have or will contribute to diversity in academia; or how to overcome specific challenges in fostering diverse academic communities. Finally, you should explain why NYU School of Law is the right place for you to pursue your legal studies. • For this program in particular, we request that you ask individuals submitting recommendation letters on your behalf to include a few sentences about your suitability for the program. Selections are based on the strength of a candidate's record and recommendations. At the conclusion of the selection process, some applicants will be asked to interview with faculty, students, and committee members. For more information about the Furman Academic Scholars Program, please visit: http://www.law.nyu.edu/furmanprogram/furmanacademicscholarsprogram

This section is optional. The Cybersecuirty Service Scholarship (CSS) provides full-tuition scholarships for students who are dedicated to government service and passionate about national security, cybersecurity, and information security (no previous technical background is necessary). For more information, please visit: https://www.law.nyu.edu/financialaid/jdscholarhips/Cybersecurity-Service-scholarship. As an applicant for the CSS, you are strongly encouraged to submit your JD application and have a complete CAS report to be requested by our office by the priority programmatic scholarship deadline of December 1, and no later than January 1. You are required to submit, as an addendum to the JD application, a statement (no more than 500 words) that describes your interest in cybersecurity and in public service. You are also required to submit at least two references that may be contacted during the interview process.

AnBryce Essay

This section is optional. As an applicant for the AnBryce Scholarship, you are strongly encouraged to submit your JD application and have a complete CAS report to be requested by our office by the priority programmatic scholarship deadline of December 1, and no later than January 1. You also must submit an additional essay (500-750 words) with the JD application. The essay should address how you have embodied the attributes of an AnBryce Scholar in overcoming personal obstacles, how your legal education will enable you to promote the ideals underlying the program in your career, and the circumstances surrounding any challenges you have in encountered in your life that qualify you to receive this scholarship. For more information about the AnBryce Scholarship Program, please visit: http://www.law.nyu.edu/financialaid/jdscholarships/anbryce

Please answer the following questions. You must answer these questions fully and truthfully regardless of any contrary advice that you may have received from others. If you are unsure whether a particular event must be revealed in answer to any of these questions, please contact the Office of Admissions. Answering “yes” to any of the questions below does not preclude admission to the Law School. NYU Law strives to ensure that students in its incoming class bring with them a diversity of experience. All individuals, including those with previous criminal convictions and other prior involvement in the criminal justice system, are encouraged to apply. Please note: In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Applicants who expect to practice in New York State also are encouraged to review Are You Fit to Be a Lawyer , published by the New York State Lawyer Assistance Trust. For more detailed information about the impact of past criminal convictions on the job search and bar passage, please visit our website . *If you answer yes to questions 4 and/or 5, you are required to ask the dean or administrative officer in charge of student records at the school at which the incident occurred to provide an explanation. The explanation should be submitted directly to NYU School of Law, via email at [email protected]

Please attach your resume in this section.

L50: 171 | G50: 3.94 | Deadline: March 1, 2023 | ED: March 1, 2023

Many students send “Why X” essays to UVA, and it seems to be effective.

Your personal statement should provide information, in your own words, you believe relevant to the admissions decision not elicited elsewhere in the application. The statement is your opportunity to tell us about yourself; it may address your intellectual interests, significant accomplishments or obstacles overcome, personal or professional goals, educational achievements, or any way in which your perspective or experiences will add to the richness of the educational environment at the Law School. Please upload your personal statement to your e-application via LSAC.

Should you wish to address topics (or other aspects of yourself or your application) that are not addressed elsewhere in your application, this section can be used to attach as many topics as you wish. If multiple topics are addressed, we prefer that you separate topics and upload each separately, and as descriptively labeled as possible.

This is an open-ended addendum, but please note the request to upload multiple topics separately and with descriptive labels (e.g., LSAT Addendum, GPA Addendum, etc.).

Experience & Interests

Law school and the practice of law are both rewarding and challenging. Among the qualities it takes to succeed in both is resilience. Please describe how you have exhibited this quality in school, work, or life experience. (maximum characters 1700)

This is an open-ended prompt asking you to reflect on a time when you have had to overcome a challenge. Don’t feel compelled to share a trauma, though, and consider sharing an anecdote in which you accomplished something you’re proud of.

If the answer to any of these questions is "yes," attach an addendum explaining the circumstances. After submitting this application, you have an ongoing obligation to notify immediately the Office of Admissions of new or additional information pertaining to these questions. Note that the existence of a criminal history will not, by itself, disqualify an applicant for admission. ABA STANDARD 504 STATEMENT: In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. As you provide responses to the questions set forth in this section, please do so carefully and be mindful that in the future, when you seek admission to one or more state bars, you will be required to respond to similar conduct questions. For this reason, please pay careful attention to provide detailed, complete and accurate responses both on this application, as well as in response to similar questions that are posed to you in the future. Failure to provide complete, accurate and consistent responses, or to omit information that is requested, can cause serious problems for you when you are seeking bar admission. 1. Have you ever been subject to verbal or written discipline (informal or formal, and of any type, such as but not limited to warning, reprimand, suspension, dismissal, and/or detrimental impact to any benefit/privilege) for scholastic or other reasons in any of the colleges, universities, graduate or professional schools you have attended (including organizations you have participated in at these institutions), or by any employer? 2. Have you ever been cited for, charged with, taken into custody for, arrested for, indicted for, tried for, pled guilty to, or convicted of, the violation of any law, excluding minor traffic or parking violations? Note: incidents involving alcohol or drug possession, driving while intoxicated or impaired, damage to property, injury to person(s), driving without insurance, leaving the scene of an accident, driving on a suspended license, and/or reckless driving are NOT considered minor offenses for the purposes of this section and should be disclosed here. This question does NOT require you to disclose information concerning any arrest or criminal charge that has been expunged at the time you submit this application. This question does NOT require you to disclose incidents that were the subject of a juvenile delinquency or youthful offender proceeding. 3. Are there any charges pending or expected to be brought against you? 4. Are you aware of any charges, discipline and/or accusations pending or expected to be brought against you of any kind that would satisfy any of the foregoing character & fitness-related questions?

Attach a current and professional resume.

L50: 170 | G50: 3.83 | Deadline: February 15, 2023 | ED: November 15, 2022

Berkeley likes a long application. They have a “Why X” prompt and a very broad diversity prompt on top of that.

LORs: 0 required, 4 accepted

Please provide more information about yourself in a written personal statement. The subject matter of the essay is up to you, but keep in mind that the reader will be seeking a sense of you as a person and as a potential student and graduate of Berkeley Law. Berkeley Law seeks to enroll a class with varied backgrounds and interests. If you wish, you may discuss how your interests, background, life experiences, and perspectives would contribute to the diversity of the entering class. If applicable, you may also describe any disadvantages that may have adversely affected your past performance or that you have successfully overcome, including linguistic barriers or a personal or family history of cultural, educational, or socioeconomic disadvantage. Your personal statement should be limited to four double-spaced pages. The thoughts and words contained therein must be your own and no one else should assist in its creation beyond basic proofreading and critiquing. Please include your name and LSAC account number on each page of the statement.

Berkely loves a looooong essay. This is an open-ended prompt, but consider discussing your diversity factors if you can weave them in. Berkeley also offers a diversity statement.

This section is optional. How will you (your perspective, experience, Voice) contribute diversity in our classrooms and community? Feel free to address any factors or attributes you consider important and relevant. In the past, applicants have included information about characteristics such as: race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background, first generation college or professional school student, student parent, re-entry student, geographic diversity, ideological diversity, and others. (350 word maximum)

This section is optional. You may attach any other supplemental materials or addenda to your application here.

This is an open-ended addendum. Please note that Berkeley has a specific question regarding test scores so such information should not be provided here.

Prior Law School

This section is optional. If you have ever been or are currently registered at another law school, please attach an addendum explaining the circumstances.

Standardized Tests

This section is optional. If you do not believe that your standardized test score(s) or academic record accurately reflect your ability to succeed in law school, then you may tell us why and share what you believe indicates your potential. (250 word maximum). You may attach a copy of your SAT or ACT score report(s) to this essay, and we reserve the right to request score reports to verify statements made in this optional essay.

Why Berkeley Law

Tell us more about your interest in Berkeley Law. What makes our school a good fit for you in terms of academic interests, programmatic offerings, and learning environment? This essay is required if you are applying to the Public Interest Scholars Program. (350 word maximum)

Scholarship Essays

The Berkeley Law Opportunity Scholarship (BLOS) and the Hyundai-Kia Scholars Program both require an additional essay. You should submit the essay(s) below. If you are applying for the Public Interest Scholars Program, please attach your Why Berkeley Law statement in the appropriate section for that attachment.

If you answer "Yes" to any of the questions below, we require that you attach an addendum explaining the circumstances. Note that an affirmative answer to any of these questions does not necessarily preclude or even prejudice admission to Berkeley Law. Your answer will be reviewed on an individual basis in relation to all aspects of your experience, academic achievement, and potential. If your answer to any of the following questions becomes affirmative after you submit your application, you are required to notify the Admissions Office in writing. Failure to disclose and/or notify us will result in the revocation of your offer of admission. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. 1. Have you ever been convicted of any offense, excluding minor traffic and parking violations, or is any such charge now pending against you? 2. Have you ever been subjected to a dismissal, suspension, probation, or other disciplinary or academic sanction by any college, university, or professional school (including university/college housing)? 3. Have you ever been subject to discipline by a professional organization? 4. As part of your Moral Character application to the Bar, you may be required to disclose information about arrests. If you do not disclose them to the law school, your Bar application may be delayed. You are not required to provide arrest information on your application to Berkeley Law. However, should you be admitted, please consider disclosing any arrests to the law school at that time. Please click the button to show that you have read and understand this.

You are encouraged to include a résumé of any length. If necessary, you may also provide an addendum that focuses on any particular aspect(s) of your application that you wish to highlight. Please provide the following information on a separate attachment or provide a résumé which includes this information:

Please note the requests for hours per week and also for dependent care.

L50: 171 | G50: 3.83 | Deadline: February 28, 2023 | ED: November 15, 2022

Michigan likes applicants who evince a communal spirit. They look for applicants who seem warm, generous, and interested in Michigan in particular.

LORs: 1 required, 4 accepted

As you prepare to write your personal statement, please keep the following in mind. First, we do not have a fixed checklist of particular attributes we seek in our students, and you will have the best insights into what is most important for us to know. Second, there is no set convention for communicating the information you choose to share. A successful essay might involve writing directly about expansive themes such as your goals or philosophy or background or identity, or very differently, might be a vignette that reveals something significant about you. Thus, there is no formula for a successful personal statement, and different individuals will find different topics to be well-suited to them. Applicants have, for example, elaborated on their significant life experiences; meaningful intellectual interests and extracurricular activities; factors inspiring them to obtain a legal education or to pursue particular career goals; significant obstacles met and overcome; special talents or skills; issues of identity, such as gender, sex, race, or ethnicity; particular political, philosophical, or religious beliefs; socioeconomic challenges; atypical backgrounds, educational paths, employment histories, or prior careers; or experiences and perspectives relating to discrimination, disadvantage, or disability. Any of these subjects, and many more, could be an appropriate basis for communicating important information about yourself that will aid us in reaching a thoughtful decision. In other words, think broadly about what you might wish to convey and how you might best convey it. While we do not impose a page or word limit for the personal statement, we value clear and concise writing; most personal statements are between two and four pages. For ease of reading, please use double-spacing and at least an 11-point font.

This prompt is open-ended, but Michigan likes personal statements that mention other people. Don’t write your essay about someone else—just show them that you care about others. Please also note the formatting requests.

Supplemental Essays

Supplemental essays allow you an opportunity to provide us with relevant information that you were not able to include elsewhere in your application materials. If you think writing on any of the topics below would help us get a better sense of who you are, we encourage you to consider submitting your responses to one or two (but no more) of the following topics. Each essay should be between one and two pages. For ease of reading, please use double-spacing and at least an 11-point font. Please be sure to include the number of the prompt you are addressing at the top of your essay. Essay One Say more about your interest in the University of Michigan Law School. What do you believe Michigan has to offer to you and you to Michigan? How do you think getting your JD from Michigan might affect your future career and life? Essay Two Describe a challenge, failure, or setback you have faced, whether long-term and systemic (e.g., socioeconomic, health, or complex family circumstances) or short-term and discrete (e.g., a workplace scenario or a particularly demanding course). How did you confront or overcome it? What, if anything, might you do differently? Essay Three Describe an experience that speaks to the problems and possibilities of diversity in an educational or work setting. As a lawyer, what measures might you take to develop diversity, equity, and inclusion? Essay Four Describe a quality or skill you have and discuss how you expect it will help you in your legal career. Essay Five Tell us about a group that you are or have been a part of and how you contribute(d) to it. Essay Six Describe your educational experiences so far. What kinds of learning environments, teaching methods, student cultures, and/or evaluation processes lead you to thrive, or contrariwise, thwart your success? Essay Seven How might your perspectives and experiences enrich the quality and breadth of the intellectual life of our community or enhance the legal profession? Essay Eight Think of someone who knows you, but doesn't know you well (i.e., not a family member or a close friend). How would they describe you? Would their description be accurate? Why or why not? Essay Nine If you could have dinner with any prominent person, who would it be and why? What would you discuss?

We strongly encourage you to respond to at least one of these essays; responding to two won't necessarily put you in a better position than responding to one. Please note that Question 1 serves as their Why Michigan statement.

If there is any information in your application you wish to clarify—for example, particular grades; a history of standardized testing that under-predicts your academic performance; gaps in employment—you may submit that information here. You may submit as many addenda as you need.

This is an open-ended addendum prompt, which could be used to submit anything you couldn’t cover in the supplemental essays.

While answering the two questions below, when in doubt, err on the side of full disclosure, as the failure to fully answer any question may result in exclusion from law school or denial of the opportunity to take a state bar examination. Note that an affirmative answer to either question does not necessarily preclude or even prejudice admission. Your answer will be reviewed on an individual basis in relation to all aspects of your experience, academic achievement, and potential. ( Please be aware: In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners at http://www.ncbex.org/#maincontent .) You must submit a supplementary statement with any affirmative responses; provide complete details, including dates and resolution. If, following your completion of this application but prior to matriculation, matters arise that would require you to answer yes to either question, supplement your application with complete details. 1. Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action for academic or other reasons in any of the colleges, universities, graduate or professional schools you have attended, or are such charges pending or expected to be brought against you? 2. Have you ever been convicted of a crime (following a jury or bench trial, a guilty plea, or a nolo contendere plea), or charged with a criminal offense that was later dismissed as a result of a plea bargain or alternative sentencing arrangement, or are such criminal charges pending or expected to be brought against you? Include misdemeanors and criminal infractions, as well as any interaction with a law enforcement agency that resulted in payment of a fine or order of community service. Your answer should include matters that have been expunged. Do not include minor traffic violations or civil infractions or citations for which jail time was not a potential penalty.

Please provide a résumé showing: (A) full-time or significant part-time employment, paid or unpaid, beginning with your most recent, including the name and location of your employer, your job title, and the dates you held the position, along with any other information you think will be useful; (B) significant extracurricular/non-work-related activities; (C) academic and non-academic honors and awards received, including fellowships, prizes, and memberships in honor societies; and (D) hobbies or special areas of interest or academic pursuits. If you are not presently enrolled in an educational institution, we would find it particularly helpful to know what you are doing now; whether you are working, volunteering, traveling, seeking employment, or anything else, please be sure to tell us your current and planned activities prior to enrolling in law school.

Please note their specific request for hobbies, areas of interest, and current information even if you are not presently working.

L50: 170 | G50: 3.85 | Deadline: February 15, 2023 | ED: January 6, 2023, November 4, 2022

Duke has an optional (but not really) “Why X” statement.

You must submit a personal statement with the application. The statement is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the admissions committee and should include (1) what you think have been your significant personal experiences beyond what may be reflected in your academic transcripts and on your résumé, and (2) your personal and career ambitions. If your personal statement does not directly address your interest in attending law school and practicing law, we strongly encourage you to write Optional Essay 1. There is no required length or page limit. The personal statement, optional essays, and all other writing samples must be your own work. This means that the ideas and expressions originated with you, and you wrote all drafts and the final product. It does not preclude asking family members, friends, pre-law advisors, and others for proofreading assistance or general feedback.

Please note the specific requests for significant personal experiences and personal and career ambitions.

Optional Essay 2

This section is optional. You are invited to supplement your personal statement with either or both optional essays. The topics are helpful in forming a full picture of our applicants so we encourage you to provide any relevant information (it is not necessary to duplicate information in both places). There is no required length or page limit. Optional Essay 2: Our admission process is guided by the view that a student body that reflects the broad diversity of society contributes to the implementation of the Law School’s mission, improves the learning process, and enriches the educational experience for all students. In reviewing applications, we consider, as one factor among many, how an applicant may contribute to the diversity of the Law School based on the candidate’s experiences, achievements, background, and perspectives. This approach ensures the best and most relevant possible legal training and serves the legal profession by training lawyers to effectively serve an increasingly diverse society. You are invited to submit an essay that describes your particular life experiences with an emphasis on how the perspectives that you have acquired would contribute to Duke Law School’s intellectual community and enhance the diversity of the student body. Examples of topics include (but are not limited to): an experience of prejudice, bias, economic disadvantage, personal adversity, or other social hardship (perhaps stemming from one’s religious affiliation, disability, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity); experience as a first-generation college student; significant employment history (such as in business, military or law enforcement, or public service); experience as an immigrant or refugee; graduate study; or impressive leadership achievement (including college or community service). The personal statement, optional essays, and all other writing samples must be your own work. This means that the ideas and expressions originated with you, and you wrote all drafts and the final product. It does not preclude asking family members, friends, pre-law advisors, and others for proofreading assistance or general feedback.

This prompt serves as Duke’s Diversity Statement, and defines diversity very broadly.

Miscellaneous Addendum

This section is optional. You are welcome to use this attachment to submit an addendum or additional information not included elsewhere in your application. The personal statement, optional essays, and all other writing samples must be your own work. This means that the ideas and expressions originated with you, and you wrote all drafts and the final product. It does not preclude asking family members, friends, pre-law advisors, and others for proofreading assistance or general feedback.

Optional Essay 1

This section is optional. You are invited to supplement your personal statement with either or both optional essays. The topics are helpful in forming a full picture of our applicants so we encourage you to provide any relevant information (it is not necessary to duplicate information in both places). There is no required length or page limit. Optional Essay 1: You may submit an essay providing additional information about why you have chosen to apply to law school in general and Duke in particular. We are interested in the factors that have prompted your interest in a legal career and the ways in which you think Duke can further that interest. The personal statement, optional essays, and all other writing samples must be your own work. This means that the ideas and expressions originated with you, and you wrote all drafts and the final product. It does not preclude asking family members, friends, pre-law advisors, and others for proofreading assistance or general feedback.

This statement serves as Duke’s Why School X statement.

Duke Law requires that you reveal knowledge of all disciplinary charges, arrests, criminal charges, or criminal convictions (except arrests, criminal charges or criminal convictions that have been expunged from your record). When in doubt, you should err on the side of full disclosure as subsequent discovery of a failure to fully and accurately answer these questions may have serious consequences. You have an ongoing obligation to report any conduct that would require you to answer "Yes" to any of the questions in this section during the pendency of your application. If you are admitted, the obligation to report conduct applicable to the questions in this section continues until your first day of class at Duke Law School. 1. Have you ever been placed on academic probation or received a warning at any post-secondary school, college, university, professional school, or law school for poor academic performance, underenrollment, or other reasons related to satisfactory academic progress? 2. Have you ever been warned, dropped, suspended, placed on disciplinary probation, disciplined, expelled, requested or advised to resign from any post-secondary school, college, university, professional school, or law school? 3. Have you ever (i) been arrested, charged or cited for a crime or (ii) been convicted of any offense other than a minor traffic violation? You are not required to report any matter that has been expunged by a court of law. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.

You must submit a current résumé with the application. Provide complete information and include your significant work experience, educational history, college and community activities, honors and awards you have received, any prior Duke affiliation, and dates for all items listed. There is no required length or page limit.

Please note the specific request for any prior Duke affiliation.

JD/LLM or JD/LLMLE

This section is optional. Applying to the JD/LLM or JD/LLMLE dual degree program does not require a separate statement of purpose; however, we encourage you to address your interest in international and comparative law or law and entrepreneurship, in your personal statement or in this attachment. There is no required length or page limit. The personal statement, optional essays, and all other writing samples must be your own work. This means that the ideas and expressions originated with you, and you wrote all drafts and the final product. It does not preclude asking family members, friends, pre-law advisors, and others for proofreading assistance or general feedback.

L50: 171 | G50: 3.86 | Deadline: March 1, 2023 | ED: January 8, 2023, November 1, 2022

Cornell requires all applicants to state their interest in attending the school. Students who wish to do so may submit a more detailed Why Cornell statement as an addendum.

The personal statement is your opportunity to discuss anything that you believe will be relevant to your admission to Cornell Law School. Attach your personal statement here (required).

This prompt is open-ended, but note that Cornell asks you to limit your PS to two pages in the Instructions section.

This section is optional. In making admissions decisions we give consideration, among other things, to diversity factors (including but not limited to racial or ethnic group identification; cultural, linguistic or economic group identification; sexual orientation; or other factors), obstacles that you have overcome, and/or discrimination that you have experienced. If you choose to submit a diversity statement (in addition to the required personal statement), discuss any or all of these issues to the extent they apply to you.

This is an open-ended diversity statement, but please note the focus on how these issues “apply to you” (i.e., reflect on your own experiences).

This section is optional. If you attended another law school and did not leave in good standing, explain the details of your departure.

Study Interrupted

This section is optional. Has your attendance in college, university, graduate school, or professional school been interrupted for one or more terms for any reason?

This section is optional. If there is anything additional you believe would be helpful to us when reviewing your application, you may include it here. If you are providing multiple addenda, provide a separate description header for each statement.

This is an open-ended addendum. Please note that Cornell does not have a specific Why Cornell statement, but students may attach such documents to their applications here.

Interest in Cornell

Why have you chosen to apply to Cornell Law School? This section does not preclude you from submitting a separate Why Cornell Law statement. (maximum characters 600)

Cornell requires all applicants to address this question in their application. Students who plan to submit an additional and supplemental Why Cornell statement in the addenda section may address their interest briefly in this field and then direct the admissions offices towards their supplemental statement.

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, submit an explanatory statement in the attachments section. 1. Have you ever been the subject of disciplinary proceedings or been warned, placed on probation, dropped, expelled, been asked, advised, or permitted to withdraw, suspended for academic, nonacademic, or any other reasons, by any college, university, graduate school or professional school you have attended, or are any such proceedings pending? If yes, describe the incident(s) below. 2. Have you ever, either as an adult or a juvenile, been cited, ticketed, arrested, taken into custody, charged with, indicted, convicted or tried for, or pleaded guilty to, the commission of any felony or misdemeanor or the violation of any law, or been the subject of any juvenile delinquency or youthful offender proceeding? Traffic violations that occurred more than ten years before the filing of this application need not be reported, with the exception of alcohol or drug-related traffic violations, which must be reported in all cases irrespective of when they occurred. Do not report parking violations. If yes, describe the incident(s) below. Although a conviction may have been expunged from the records by an order of a court, it nevertheless should be disclosed in the answer to this question. For example, if you were charged with shoplifting, only received a fine, and the charge was expunged, you must disclose; or, if you were charged with, but not convicted of, possession of an illegal substance, you must disclose; or if you received a traffic violation as a minor for possession of alcohol, you must disclose. Also, you should have available and be prepared to submit or exhibit copies of police and court records regarding any matter you disclose in reply to this question. Note: In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.

In a résumé, provide the following (required): a) Education b) Work experience, including full-time, part-time, summer c.) Scholastic honors you have received d.) Extracurricular and community activities while in college and/or since graduation

Joint-Degree Essays

JD/LLM: Attach a statement describing your interest in the JD/LLM degree program. JD/Master en Droit: Attach a statement describing your French language background.

L50: 171 | G50: 3.86 | Deadline: February 15, 2023 | ED: November 15, 2022

Northwestern encouraged students at an info session to send “Why Northwestern” essays for students who are “seriously considering” it. We also encourage applicants to interview for NU via video.

Include a typed personal statement (recommended length: one to three pages, double-spaced). Please look upon this essay as an opportunity to introduce yourself to members of the Admissions Committee. In doing so, keep in mind that the committee evaluates applicants in many areas beyond test scores. We encourage you to discuss personal and professional goals that are important to you and to include information about your achievements. Feel free to comment further about your education, background, community involvement, and strengths and weaknesses in certain courses or activities. Please type your name and LSAC account number on the top of each page. The statement should be electronically attached.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider describing your personal and professional goals.

Optional Essay

This section is optional. The following question provides you with an additional opportunity to give the Admissions Committee relevant information that you were not able to include in your personal statement. While you are not required to answer it, if you choose to do so, please limit your response to two typed pages or less. The optional essay should be electronically attached. You can only attach one document to this section.

This prompt serves as Northwestern’s Diversity Statement, and defines diversity very broadly.

This section is optional. If you have any additional information you would like to share with the Admissions Committee, you can electronically attach your addendum here.

This is an open-ended addendum prompt. Northwestern said at an info session that they would welcome a “why Northwestern” supplement, either attached here, as an addendum, or sent via email.

Please submit a copy of your current résumé. The résumé should be electronically attached.

Admissions Interview

All applicants have the option of including an evaluative interview with their application. All interviews are conducted online. The interview is optional for regular decision applicants. If you indicate that you intend to interview, your application will NOT be reviewed until your interview has been submitted in our online portal. If your plans to interview change, you must notify the Office of Admissions in writing. Failure to contact the Admissions Office via email ([email protected]) that you have decided to opt into the interview process after initially declining to interview may result in your interview not being considered in the initial evaluation of your candidacy. Upon submission of your application, the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid will send an email to you with a link to our online interview portal and detailed instructions. You will have 30 days from the day of the invitation to complete your online interview. After 30 days, your application may be moved forward in the application process provided that all other required application materials are on file.

Northwestern allows students to opt in to a video interviews via a service called Kira. We encourage students seriously considering Northwestern to do these interviews.

L50: 171 | G50: 3.86 | Deadline: March 1, 2023 | ED: March 1, 2023

Georgetown’s Optional Response section is optional ... but we encourage students to submit this! At an info session, Georgetown reportedly said that reapplicants are at a disadvantage.

You may write your personal statement on any subject of importance that you feel will assist the Admissions Committee in their decision. Please double-space.

This is an open-ended prompt. GULC’s admissions office has said in information sessions that they like it if applicants can incorporate Why GULC into the finale of their personal statement.

Georgetown Law is proud of its strong community of students from diverse backgrounds. We encourage you to attach a brief statement to help the Admissions Committee understand the contribution your personal background would make to our community.

This prompt serves as Georgetown’s Diversity Statement, and defines diversity very broadly.

Optional Response

In the Office of Admissions, we take great pride in dispelling the myth that the admissions process is strictly a numbers game. While numbers are important, the Admissions Committee would like to give you the opportunity to express yourself, and us the opportunity to get to know you, in another way. Please feel free to choose ONE of the following 5 optional responses. When we say optional, we really do mean optional. The Committee will in NO way hold it against you if you choose not to answer any of these questions. 250 words maximum

We encourage students to submit one of these supplemental responses with their Georgetown application.

Optional Addendum

Please attach any addendums you would like included in the review of your application here.

If your answer to any of these questions is "yes," please explain fully and submit as an attachment or email directly to the Office of Admissions at [email protected] . Your application is incomplete until receipt of applicable explanations. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. 1. Have you ever been the subject of any disciplinary action taken by any college or university? Yes/No 2. Have you ever been placed on academic probation? Yes/No 3. Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense, or is any charge now pending against you for any crime other than a traffic violation? Yes/No 4. Have you ever been separated from a branch of the armed forces of the United States under conditions other than favorable? Yes/No 5. Has your college, university, graduate, or professional school course of study been interrupted for one or more terms for any reason? Yes/No

Please attach your résumé describing schools attended, dates of attendance, and degree(s) awarded; work experience; extracurricular/community activities, including nature and length of involvement; and scholastic honors, including academic awards, scholarships, or fellowships.

L50: 171 | G50: 3.90 | Deadline: February 1, 2023 | ED: December 15, 2022, November 15, 2022

Note the programmatic contribution question, which is sort of a stealth “Why X” opportunity. You can ignore this question if you write an actual “Why X.”

LORs: 2 required, 2 accepted

Please upload a separate essay not to exceed two double-spaced typed pages, and no less than 11-point font. In this essay, you may discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school and the practice of law and any attributes, experiences, challenges or interests that would enable you to make a distinctive contribution to the law school and/or the legal profession. Note: Your application will not be transmitted to UCLA Law without an attached personal statement.

UCLA loves the old “show, don’t tell” dictum. In an info session, they showed two example essays which each began with scene setting. They also said that personal statements should be like videos that capture the applicant’s life: “If we could watch a video of each of your lives, we would do it.”

Programmatic Contribution

This section is optional. If you believe you can make a distinctive contribution to a specific UCLA School of Law Specialization, Academic Program, Joint Degree, Law Review/Journal, Institute or research in a particular subject area (as described on the website: www.law.ucla.edu ), please identify one such specific area and explain your prior academic training, work, or extracurricular activities that enable you to make that distinctive contribution.

We recommend that you write this essay. This can take the place of a “Why UCLA” statement if that statement would focus exclusively on academics.

Explanation Grades/Scores

If applicable, please describe any circumstances that negatively affected the extent to which your academic record or standardized test score(s) reflect your ability to succeed in law school: (maximum characters 999)

Students should utilize this question to explain lower grades or test scores in lieu of providing an addendum.

This section is optional. If there is additional information you would like to include in your application, please attach an addendum.

This is an open-ended addendum.

Disability Statement

This section is optional. If you wish, you may upload supplemental information concerning your disability.

There is some overlap here with the Challenges Statement. If relevant, students should consider submitting just one or the other.

Challenges Addendum

This section is optional. Please share any information about adversity or challenge that you would like us to consider about your personal life experiences. This may include socio-economic challenges; educational challenges; health issues; disability; immigration status; surviving abuse; or complex family circumstances like an incarcerated parent, homelessness, living in foster care, or others. This is not an inclusive list, but simply an opportunity, if you wish, to share any additional aspects of your background that may give us a deeper sense of your strengths and who you are.

Some of the suggested content for this piece overlap with a traditional Diversity Statement (such as socio-economic challenges, disabilities, immigration, and health issues). Please note that this statement also ties in to Question 21.12.

Public Interest Essay

This section is optional. In order to apply to the Epstein Program, you must submit a brief supplemental Public Interest Essay not to exceed 1500 words. Your Public Interest Essay should discuss your vision for your future as a public interest lawyer. How do you hope your public interest career will develop? How do you expect to achieve your public interest goals? Your vision can be grounded in personal, academic, or professional background and experience; past public interest work; your philosophy of social justice and social change; or whatever else inspires you. Your application will not be transmitted to UCLA Law without an attached Public Interest Essay.

Achievement Fellowship

This section is optional. To apply to the UCLA Law Achievement Fellowship Program , applicants are required to submit a one page essay describing in detail the obstacles they have overcome in life and why they are a strong candidate for the program. The application deadline for the UCLA Law Achievement Fellowship Program is December 15, 2021. Applicants must also take the LSAT or GRE no later than November 30, 2021.

Please note that by applying to the Achievement Fellowship Program you are agreeing to have your application materials released to members of the Achievement Fellowship selection committee, which includes UCLA faculty, staff, alumni and students. After completing your essay, save it to your computer and attach it to your application by following the steps below.

Note: Your application will not be transmitted to UCLA Law without an attached essay.

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. An affirmative answer to any of the following questions will not necessarily preclude or prejudice your admission to UCLA School of Law.

1. Are there any misdemeanor, felony, or other criminal charges pending against you?NOTE: You must promptly inform the Admissions Office in writing if any misdemeanor, felony, or other criminal charges are brought against you between your submission of this application and your registration at UCLA School of Law. In addition, should you enroll at UCLA School of Law, you must promptly inform the Dean of Students in writing if any misdemeanor, felony, or other criminal charges are brought against you during your time as a student through graduation.

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony (or the equivalent in a juvenile court)? This includes sealed convictions and all convictions where you entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. You need not report traffic violations unless conviction for the violation(s) would constitute a misdemeanor or a felony. NOTE: You must promptly inform the Admissions Office in writing if any such conviction occurs between your submission of this application and your registration at UCLA School of Law. In addition, should you enroll at UCLA School of Law, you must promptly inform the Dean of Students in writing if any conviction occurs during your time as a student through graduation.

Have you ever been subject to a warning, dismissal, suspension, probation, or other disciplinary or academic sanction by any college, university, professional school, or professional association? NOTE: You must promptly inform the Admissions Office in writing if any such warning, dismissal, suspension, probation, or other disciplinary or academic sanction occurs between your submission of this application and your registration at UCLA School of Law. In addition, should you enroll at UCLA School of Law, you must promptly inform the Dean of Students in writing if any such warning, dismissal, suspension, probation, or other disciplinary or academic sanction occurs during your time as a student through graduation.

Has your college, university, or professional school attendance been interrupted for one or more terms for any reason?

If you have previously applied to UCLA School of Law, indicate the most recent month and year:

If you have previously been admitted to UCLA School of Law, indicate the most recent month and year:

If you have previously registered at UCLA School of Law, indicate the most recent month and year:

Please provide a current résumé.

Joint-Degree Statement

This section is optional. If you checked the box for the J.D./Ph.D. in Philosophy in the Joint-Degree Programs question, please provide a brief statement (not to exceed two double-spaced typed pages, and no less than 11-point font) concerning your interest in law and philosophy and in the joint-degree program.

L50: 170 | G50: 3.93 | Deadline: August 18, 2023 | ED: August 18, 2023

Wash U does not - technically - require a personal statement, resume, or letters of rec to apply ... but we encourage you to submit all of those documents!

A personal statement, approximately one to three pages in length, is not required during application submission and may be sent as an email attachment directly to the Washington University School of Law Admissions Office at [email protected] . Successful applicants have written about significant experiences and sources of personal motivation.

This prompt is optional but we highly encourage students to submit a Personal Statement with their application.

Diverse Perspectives

Diverse perspectives improve classroom discussion, education experience, and overall community. The committee invites you to share as much as you are comfortable about yourself and your experiences. Your answers help us better understand the variety of perspectives you may bring to WashULaw. Your answers will in no way negatively impact the admissions decision. Please describe any diverse perspectives, experiences, and background you bring to the classroom and community. You may also choose to submit a brief addendum if the 500 character limit is not sufficient. (maximum characters 500)

Washington University asks a series of questions to learn more about your diverse perspectives. These fields are character-limited.

Please attach any additional addendums.

This is an open-ended addendum prompt, which could be used to submit a GPA addendum, LSAT addendum, gap in employment addendum, diversity statement, or "why X" essay, among others.

The following questions must be answered. If your answer to any of these questions is "yes," please provide an explanation (as an electronic attachment). Applicants do not need to disclose speeding tickets. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction.

1. Have you ever been denied admission to a law school on grounds of fraud, immorality, or improper or dishonorable conduct? Yes/No 2. Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action for scholastic, judicial/code violation, or any other reason by any college, university, graduate or professional school, or trade or professional organization? Yes/No 3. Have any disciplinary charges ever been brought, are currently pending, or are expected to be brought against you by any college, university, graduate or professional school, or trade or professional organization? Yes/No 4. Have you ever been charged with and/or convicted of a criminal offense, including any matters that may have been expunged, or received anything other than an honorable discharge from the military? (Applicants do not need to disclose speeding tickets.) Yes/No 5.Have you been a party to any noncriminal legal proceeding, including but not limited to any civil, administrative, family court, or domestic abuse proceeding, or any arbitration? Yes/No 6. Were you ever investigated for misconduct, suspended, formally reprimanded, disciplined, fired, asked to resign, or allowed to resign in lieu of discipline or discharged by an employer? Yes/No

A résumé is not required during application submission and may be sent as an email attachment directly to the Washington University School of Law Admissions Office at [email protected] .

The resume is optional but we highly encourage students to submit a Resume with their application.

L50: 169 | G50: 3.77 | Deadline: April 1, 2023 | ED: January 5, 2023, November 10, 2022

Please include a statement that explains the significant personal, social, or academic experiences that have contributed to your decision to study law. There is no required length, however most personal statements are approximately two pages long. Please double-space your personal statement.

Via an info session: The ‘why law’ component is crucial for BU. You personal statement needs to directly answer the question, ‘What happened to you that made you certain you want to pursue law, and why now?’ But note that ‘why law’ in your personal statement does not necessarily mean ‘what kind of law’. Nor does it mean ‘Why BU’. The info session leader said they often see a single ‘Why BU’ line shoe-horned into a personal essay and it tends to feel awkward.

In addition to your personal statement, you may wish to provide another essay. This essay is your opportunity to discuss any aspect of your background or life experience that you believe will enhance your ability to contribute to the diverse BU classroom experience and community. BU Law values and recognizes the importance of diversity. BU Law continues its long-standing tradition of providing opportunities for persons of all backgrounds and providing the excellent training to which a diverse classroom is indispensable.

Military Discharge

This section is optional. If you have been separated from any branch of the armed forces of the United States, the Peace Corps, Teach for America, or any other service organization under conditions other than honorable please include copies of all relevant discharge documents.

Other Addenda

This section is optional. Please use this attachment to upload any other information you would like considered by the Admissions Committee.

This section is optional. If you wish to apply for the Public Interest Scholarship, please attach an essay (2 page maximum) describing your public interest career goals and focus. The selection committee will have access to your personal statement and the rest of your application for admission, so you should use the scholarship essay as an opportunity to provide additional evidence of your commitment to public service. Do not repeat your personal statement. The committee aims to award the scholarship to applicants who will become leaders in the BU Law public interest community, and who will pursue public interest career paths. This commitment can be demonstrated through prior public service work experience (not necessarily legal in nature), engagement in public service during your undergraduate education, and post-graduate service and volunteer work. Applicants who have chosen to apply for the ASPIRE: Antiracist Scholarship may not apply for the Public Interest Scholarship.

This section is optional. If you wish to apply for the ASPIRE: Antiracist Scholarship, please attach one document with separated responses to the two prompts:

17. Character and Fitness III

16. Character and Fitness II

If the answer to any of the following questions is yes, please provide a detailed explanation, including a summary of the allegations and any sentence imposed. The Admissions Committee may require copies of court documents in addition to your explanation. NOTE: Bar examiners may require other information that we are not permitted to seek under Massachusetts statutes. 1. Have you ever been convicted, without such conviction being vacated, of a misdemeanor for which the sentence was imprisonment? 2. Have you ever been convicted, without such conviction being vacated, of a felony? 3. Have you been convicted of any misdemeanor within the past five years?* *Other than a first conviction for drunkenness, simple assault, speeding, minor traffic violations, affray, or disturbance of the peace.

15. Character and Fitness I

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Answer the following questions “yes” or “no” (use “no” if not applicable). If your answer is “yes,” provide an explanation of the circumstances surrounding the event in the space provided.

A current résumé is required of all applicants. Your résumé should reflect all full-time and part-time employment, both paid and unpaid, and all extracurricular activities and honors. Please format your résumé in reverse chronological order, with the most recent employment at the top. Please do not include high school activities or awards in your résumé. Please include your current activities, whether you are currently employed or unemployed. A gap of three months or more in the timeline of your résumé should be explained with an addendum. There is no required length for the résumé.

L50: 169 | G50: 3.89 | Deadline: April 1, 2023 | ED: November 1, 2022

Vanderbilt Law offers alumni interviews, but you have to apply by Nov 15 to be eligible.

Please present yourself to the Admissions Committee by writing a personal statement. You may write about your background, experiences, interest in law, aspirations, or any topic that you feel will help readers of your application get a sense of you as a person and prospective law student. Please limit your statement to two pages.

In addition to listing diversity characteristics on the application form, we welcome diversity statements that describe any aspect of your background or experience that you would like to provide.

We strongly encourage students to submit this statement if relevant.

You are welcome to use this attachment to provide any other information that you would like to make available to readers of your application

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. You must answer the following questions fully and truthfully regardless of any contrary advice that you may have received from others. If you answer "yes" to any of the questions below, please explain in the text box. If you are unsure whether a particular incident should be disclosed, you should contact the Admissions Office. 1. Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action for scholastic or other reasons at any academic institution? This should include matters that have been expunged or dismissed. Yes/No 2. Have you ever, either as an adult or minor, been charged with or convicted of any crime, or charged with or found to have committed any offense (whether or not defined as a crime), or received anything other than an honorable discharge from the military? This should include matters that have been expunged or dismissed. Yes/No 3. Are any charges pending or expected which would require you to answer "yes" to either question above? Yes/No

In addition to your employment responses on the application form, we encourage you to submit a résumé.

We strongly encourage students to submit a resume.

L50: 169 | G50: 3.80 | Deadline: March 1, 2023 | ED: November 1, 2022

Texas has separate optional questions for academic and test performance rather than one singular Addendum section.

The personal statement is your opportunity to tell the Admissions Committee more about your interests, as well as the important experiences and aspects of yourself not otherwise apparent from your résumé and academic record. Your personal statement demonstrates to the Admissions Committee not only how you write - a skill fundamental to success in the legal profession - but also how you think and how you have reflected upon and derived meaning from your life experiences. Although there is no specific topic or question for the personal statement, your narrative should at some point address your decision to pursue a legal education. Your personal statement may not exceed two (2) double-spaced pages with a minimum 11-point font size and 1-inch margins .

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should explain why you’re going to law school by the end of the essay.

Personal Background

This section is optional. Statement of Economic, Social, and/or Personal Background : Texas Law is interested in specifically learning about an applicant’s economic, social, and/or personal background that may not be apparent in the rest of the application or shared in the applicant?s personal statement. The committee recognizes that ordinary predictive measures for academic success might be of less value if prior performance has been partly the result of other contributing factors. An applicant may choose to describe the challenges as a first-generation college graduate; an applicant's struggle with a serious physical or mental disability; an applicant's encounter with discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or national origin; or an applicant's limited educational opportunities due to geographical or other restrictions; or whatever the applicant believes is appropriate and relevant. The committee believes factors such as these may contribute to an applicant's academic potential and how they will enhance the richness and diversity of the learning environment. Your statement may not exceed one (1) double-spaced page with a minimum 11-point font size and 1-inch margins .

This prompt suggests that you write about traditional diversity factors (race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, etc.).

Dishonorable Separation

This section is optional. Have you ever been separated from any branch of the US armed forces under less than honorable conditions? If you answer "yes", please explain fully on a separate sheet, and upload the attachment.

Test Performance

This section is optional. Candidates sometimes seek to establish that their academic potential is inaccurately reflected by standardized tests or that one LSAT or GRE score is more representative than another. If you believe this to be true in your case, please explain. Your statement may not exceed one (1) double-spaced page with a minimum 11-point font size and 1-inch margins .

Undergrad Performance

This section is optional. If your academic performance for one or more semesters was markedly different from that of other semesters, please explain. Please make any other comments about your college transcript(s) or your preparation for college that you believe will help the Admissions Committee in evaluating your application. Your statement may not exceed one (1) double-spaced page with a minimum 11-point font size and 1-inch margins .

Please read carefully. In addition to the bar examination, there are character, fitness and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Because of the high ethical standards to which lawyers are held, the failure to disclose an act or event such as the ones described below is often more significant, and leads to more serious consequences, than the act or event itself. Failure to provide truthful answers, or failure to inform the Admissions Office of any changes to your answers, may result in revocation of admission or disciplinary action by the Law School, or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which you seek admission. Although an affirmative answer to either question below does not necessarily preclude or even prejudice admission to The University of Texas School of Law, persons who have been convicted of offenses other than minor traffic violations may have difficulty in gaining admission to the Bar. The Texas Board of Law Examiners and state bar organizations often require that you include your law school application as part of your application for admission to the Bar.

1. Have you, within the last 10 years, been arrested, cited or ticketed for, charged with any violation of the law; or, have you ever been convicted of an offense, placed on probation, or granted deferred adjudication or any type of pretrial diversion; or, are you currently the target or subject of a grand jury governmental agency investigation? If you answer "yes," please provide a full explanation that includes a narrative description, cause, and outcome of each reported event, and upload the attachment. You must report:

You may exclude only Class C misdemeanor traffic violations . While an applicant does not need to disclose information about a juvenile or criminal record that has been sealed or expunged, it is up to each applicant to ensure that their offense is in fact expunged and/or sealed under the relevant state law. If an applicant fails to disclose information that is not in fact expunged or sealed, the applicant may be subject to disciplinary action by the University.

Please note: according to Rule IV(d) of the Rules Governing Admission to the Bar of Texas, an individual “who has been convicted of a felony in Texas or placed on probation for a felony with or without an adjudication of guilt in Texas, or who has been convicted or placed on probation with or without an adjudication of guilt in another jurisdiction for a crime which would be a felony in Texas” shall not be permitted to file a Declaration of Intention to Study Law or application to the Texas Bar for a period of five years after the completion of the sentence and/or period of probation. The rules and further information are available through the Texas Board of Law Examiners.

2. Have you ever been dropped, suspended, warned, placed on academic or disciplinary probation, disciplined, expelled, requested or advised to resign from any postsecondary school, college, university, professional school, or law school? If you answer “yes”, please provide a full explanation that includes a narrative description, cause, and outcome of each reported event, and upload the attachment.

Please provide a résumé detailing any significant vocational, avocational, extracurricular, or community activities; graduate work or degree; honors and awards; any service in the Armed Forces; job descriptions and major areas of responsibility, along with location (city and state) and dates of employment; publications, or other information that you believe the Admissions Committee should consider in evaluating your application. Your résumé may not exceed three (3)pages .

L50: 168 | G50: 3.87 | Deadline: April 1, 2023 | ED: November 20, 2022

Exceptional candidates who consider USC to be one of their top choices should consider applying for the Rothman Scholars Programs.

You are required to submit a personal statement. Your statement should be between 2-3 pages, double-spaced, and at least 12 point font. Of the qualitative or "soft" factors of the application, the personal statement is of critical importance to the admissions committee. This is your primary opportunity to discuss who you are beyond the quantifiable components of your application. While there is no prompt and we encourage you to approach the personal statement with an open-mind, we are particularly interested in how your background (academic and otherwise) has led to your decision to study law. Please note, the personal statement is not the place to repeat items on your resume.

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but students should explain why they’re going to law school by the end of statement.

An applicant who believes that their background or experience can contribute to USC Gould's goal of diversity and educational enrichment - and who wishes to have this considered in the admissions process - should provide written detailed information about their background or experience as part of the application. Providing such information is voluntary. USC Gould is firmly committed to a policy against discrimination based upon but not limited to ethnicity, national origin, disability, race, religion, political beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and age. The primary goal of the admissions process is to enroll students who demonstrate outstanding academic and professional promise and whose background and experience will enhance the diversity of the student body or the profession, or will enrich USC Gould's educational environment. USC Gould's admissions process is guided by the view that a student body that reflects the broad and rich diversity of our society provides a superior educational environment for all law students. An applicant will be regarded as potentially contributing to student diversity if their background or experience would not ordinarily be well-represented in the student body or the profession. Examples of applicants' backgrounds or experiences, which may be considered for diversity purposes, include (but are not limited to) the following: an applicant who has struggled against prejudice, economic disadvantage, family or personal adversity, or other social hardships (perhaps as a result of disability, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation); an applicant who has lived in a foreign country or who spoke a language other than English at home; an applicant who possesses unusual career goals, employment history (perhaps military or law enforcement experience), or educational background (including graduate study); or an applicant who demonstrates unusual extracurricular achievement (including school or community service).

Public Interest Statement

The application is a requirement to be considered for the program. Scholars will be notified of selection beginning in March or April. This program honors the commitment of both USC Gould and our students dedicated to working and serving the public interest. The benefits of being a Public Interest Scholar include:

USC Statement of Interest

Please share with the Admissions Committee more about your specific interest in USC Gould. While optional, the Why USC statement allows you to speak in more detail about your interest in specific aspects of the program of legal education at Gould. Please remember that we know the details of our faculty, programs, and community. This is an opportunity to share more about you and your interest in USC Gould. The Why USC statement should be no more than one page, double-spaced and in at least 12-point font. The Admissions Committee values essays that are clear, concise and compelling. The WUSC statement of interest is a writing sample, and you should pay particular attention to the details of your composition. The statement must be attached electronically.

While optional, we strongly encourage students to submit this statement.

Rothman Statement

This application is a requirement to be considered for the program and should be different than your Personal Statement. Finalists will be selected for an initial round of interviews and notified in late February. The program honors the late Frank Rothman '51, one of the nation's most respected sports and entertainment lawyers. The benefits of being a Rothman Scholar are quite extraordinary:

Conduct Information

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions, you are required to submit an explanatory statement below. If you need additional space, please submit your explanatory statement via the Attachments section of the electronic application and indicate that in the box below. 1. Have you ever been dropped, suspended, warned, placed on academic or disciplinary probation, disciplined, expelled, or requested or advised to resign from any post-secondary school, college, university, professional school, or law school? Yes/No 2. Have you ever been convicted of the violation of a misdemeanor or felony, or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to a violation of a misdemeanor or felony, whether or not the charges were dismissed, the court entered a judgement of conviction, or the court imposed a sentence? Yes/No 3. Are there any charges pending against you? Yes/No 4. Have you ever been or are you currently registered at another law school either foreign or domestic? Yes/No

You are required to submit a résumé. Please indicate hours per week for each activity where applicable. Please limit your résumé to no more than two pages, but one is preferred.

L50: 169 | G50: 3.90 | Deadline: July 15, 2023 | ED: November 1, 2022, February 15, 2023

UF Law seeks to enroll a class with varied backgrounds and academic skills. Such diversity contributes to the learning environment of the law school and historically has produced graduates who have served all segments of society and become leaders in many fields of law. To better assess such qualities, UF Law requires each applicant to submit a Personal Statement.

Diversity/Need Statement

Optional: UF Law values and seeks a diverse student body to achieve its mission of excellence in education, research, and service. Diversity encompasses life experience, socioeconomic background, ethnicity and race, gender, and other attributes, and provides multi-cultural learning opportunities that prepare students for success in an increasingly diverse society. Candidates may submit one statement describing their diverse life experience, attributes, and skills, including relevant specific experiences. Candidates should also address how such skills and experiences would advance diversity and foster an inclusive environment at UF Law. The statement should focus on unique interests, abilities, and personal experience including, but not limited to, information about socioeconomic background, first-generation status, gender, ethnicity and race, and other attributes. Text from the Personal Statement should not be repeated in the Diversity/Need Statement.

Other Addend/Explanation

If you wish to upload another Addendum or Explanation, you may do so here.

Why UF Law?

Optional: We would like to know why you have chosen to apply specifically to UF Law. Most candidates can share these interests in one or two short paragraphs. You may also include connections to UF or UF Law through alumni, professors, or other ways.

Char. and Fit. Addendum

Before responding to questions 1-5, please review the "Character and Fitness" (C&F) and "Need for Full Disclosure" section of the Admissions Instructions on the UF Law website . Candidates answering Yes to any C&F question must provide a written account of the incident(s) and corresponding official documentation from the college/university, court or agency regarding the final disposition of each occurrence. Official documents must clearly identify the entity that is providing the disposition of the incident. Official documents obtained from an online source must include a web link. If possible, please combine your explanation and all official documents in one attachment to this application. Official documents that cannot be submitted as an attachment may be submitted to the Levin College of Law via email, mail, or fax. After submitting the application, candidates are obligated to immediately notify UF Law of any changes to character & fitness questions that occur prior to a decision or matriculation and must provide related explanations and documentation when applicable. If your records have been expunged pursuant to applicable law, you are not required to answer Yes to question 3, 4, or 5 with respect to that particular charge. It is your responsibility to know whether your records have been expunged. You should be aware that a state Board of Bar Examiners investigation into your fitness to practice law can extend beyond the scope of these questions (as well as questions 1 and 2), and you might be required to disclose expunged records. If you are unsure whether to answer Yes , we strongly recommend answering Yes and fully disclosing all incidents. By doing so, you may avoid risk of disciplinary action and/or revocation of an admission offer.

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Applicants are required to submit a current and complete resume or curriculum vitae (CV), which should include specific factual information about education, honors and awards, extracurricular or community activities, publications, work history, military service and/or foreign language proficiencies. We suggest time frames be clearly defined and descriptions be detailed.

ACT or SAT score

Needed only if applying through the Gator Scholars option. Attach a copy of your official ACT or SAT results here. Your ACT composite score or SAT mathematics and critical reading total score must be at or above the 85th percentile for the administration of the exam that you took.

L50: 168 | G50: 3.83 | Deadline: June 1, 2023 | ED: December 31, 2022

Minnesota has an optional interview process but contacts you about it via email *after* you submit your application. Per their instructions - “watch your inbox.”

LORs: 1 required, 2 accepted

A personal statement is required and should be two pages, double-spaced. Through this statement, applicants have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the Admissions Committe and articulate significant achievements, professional goals, and reasons for pursuing a law degree. It is also helpful to the Admissions Committee to discuss your interest in the University of Minnesota Law School specifically. Strong writing skills are paramount to being a successful attorney. Therefore, the personal statement (as well as any other essays included in the application) may be used to evaluate writing skills, judgment, passions, and analytical abilities.

This prompt is somewhat open-ended, but you should explain why you're applying to law school in general and to this school in particular.

Supplemental Statements

This section is optional. Applicants may attach additional statements to highlight diversity perspectives, explain absences or breaks in education, or present other matters that may be of importance to the Admissions Committee. Each additional statement should be no more that one-page, double spaced.

When applying for a license to practice law, prospective attorneys must submit full and complete disclosures of past criminal or academic misconduct to state bar authorities, even if they did not result in formal sanction or conviction, or if records have been lost, sealed, or expunged. Bar authorities will also request a copy of this law school application and will compare it to disclosures made on the bar application; failure to fully and consistently disclose may impact bar authority’s character and fitness assessment. Applicants to the University of Minnesota are also subject to a continuing obligation to report any criminal or academic misconduct, whether it took place before or after submission of this application. Carefully review the Law School’s Character & Fitness Disclosure Policy, at: www.law.umn.edu/current-students/rules-policies/administrative-policies before completing this section. If you are unsure, err on the side of full disclosure. If you answer “Yes” in either section below, attach a narrative Supplemental Statement which provides details for all incidents being disclosed (see Attachments). 1. Have you ever in your entire life been charged with, or arrested for, the violation of any law? This includes moving violations (traffic tickets), misdemeanors, felonies, and administrative charges. You must disclose the requested information even if the charges were dismissed or you were acquitted, the conviction was stayed or vacated, the record was sealed or expunged, or you were told at the time that you would not need to disclose in the future. 2. Have you ever been investigated, warned, placed on probation, disciplined, dropped, suspended, or expelled from a post-secondary college, university, graduate school, professional school, or law school for academic or non-academic reasons?

Please attach a detailed résumé containing the following: a. Work history during college and since college graduation. b. Extracurricular activities and community service, including the extent of your involvement. c. Other relevant information, including academic honors and prizes, hobbies, and other special interests, abilities, or accomplishments.

Please note the request for hobbies, special interests, and abilities.

L50: 168 | G50: 3.92 | Deadline: May 2, 2023 | ED: March 1, 2023

Instructions to the applicant : A personal statement is required of each applicant. This should include additional information that is not reflected in other parts of your application, including the résumé or academic records. The purpose of the statement is to provide insight into personal traits and experiences that have affected your life and to allow the Admissions Committee to learn more about you. Motivations for attending law school, unique perspectives and ideas, and significant life experiences are all excellent topics for consideration. Please limit statements to two (2) typed (11-point font minimum), double-spaced pages with conventional margins.

This section is optional. Instructions to the applicant. The students at BYU Law come from many different backgrounds. Please describe an aspect of your background (e.g., culture, religion, academic background, employment, age, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, physical or mental disability, or other factors) that you feel will allow you to contribute uniquely to BYU Law and/or your classmates. Please limit essay to one (1) typed (11-point font minimum), double-spaced page with conventional margins.

This section is optional. Please attach additional information to be considered, only if necessary.

8. Character & Fitness

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Please attach your résumé to your application. The resume should be no more than one (1) page with conventional formatting and font size. The resume may include awards, honors, publications (with citation information), service opportunities, athletic involvement, significant work experience, clubs, extracurricular activities, leadership positions, or any other relevant information.

L50: 166 | G50: 3.77 | Deadline: May 1, 2023

Topic 3 and 4 (optional)

This section is optional. These personal statement questions allow you the opportunity to present yourself as an actual person and not just the sum of numbers or what you are able to write on a résumé. The answers to these questions allow the Admissions Committee to gain insight into who you are as an individual applicant and thus add more breadth to the experiences and viewpoints of our incoming classes. It is this breadth of viewpoints that greatly enhances the educational environment of the first-year classes and ultimately that of the UNC School of Law. Your answers should speak to any personal experiences, characteristics, and life circumstances that have informed or shaped your perspectives. Topics Three and Four are optional but must be answered individually within the same document. Attach the document to “Topic 3 and 4 (optional).” All essays should be double-spaced and no less than 10 point type. No additional addenda is permitted within personal statements. Topic Three The University of North Carolina School of Law seeks to enroll a wide variety of students (including individuals from groups underrepresented in the legal profession as well as those who have experienced economic, social, or educational disadvantages because of their personal circumstances or characteristics). We find that a breadth of experiences and viewpoints enriches the educational environment for everyone. Please write a statement discussing what you might contribute to the diversity of experiences and viewpoints of the student body. Topic Four The School of Law is committed to a full evaluation of your credentials. Please set forth any circumstances you believe may have negatively affected your cumulative undergraduate grade-point average, your performance on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), and/or your participation in service or extracurricular activities.

Statement Topic 1 and 2

These personal statement questions allow you the opportunity to present yourself as an actual person and not just the sum of numbers or what you are able to write on a résumé. The answers to these questions allow the Admissions Committee to gain insight into who you are as an individual applicant and thus add more breadth to the experiences and viewpoints of our incoming classes. It is this breadth of viewpoints that greatly enhances the educational environment of the first-year classes and ultimately that of the UNC School of Law. Your answers should speak to any personal experiences, characteristics, and life circumstances that have informed or shaped your perspectives. All applicants are required to answer Topic One and Topic Two. Topics Three and Four are optional. Topics One and Two may be answered as a single 3-4 page response, or as individual responses within the same document. In either event, the maximum number of pages for answering the two questions is four pages. Attach the document to “Statement Topic 1 and 2”. Topics Three and Four are optional but must be answered individually within the same document. Either attach the document to “Topic 3 and 4 (optional),” or include in the same document with topics One and Two. The maximum number of pages for the answers to these two questions is four (two pages each). All essays should be double-spaced and no less than 10 point type. No additional addenda are permitted within personal statements. Topic One The legal profession plays a vital role in the pursuit of justice and in sustaining the institutions of society, including governments, private corporations and organizations, nonprofit organizations, families and individuals. Please write a statement discussing why you want to become a member of the legal profession and why you think you are prepared for the ethical, professional, and time demands of the profession. Topic Two What is your reason for choosing the University of North Carolina School of Law? How does the institution meet your educational and/or your professional goals?

Please include a résumé of your academic, employment, community service, leadership and professional activities, accomplishments and awards. Your resume can be up to three pages in length. Please make sure you use larger than 10 point type when creating the resume.

Letters of Recommendation

This section is optional. Although we require two letters of recommendation, we will accept an optional third letter. We require that recommenders submit their letters through the Credential Assembly Service (CAS), but will accept school-specific letters directly, if the recommendation is particularly relevant to our institution or from our alumni.

L50: 167 | G50: 3.83 | Deadline: March 1, 2023 | ED: February 1, 2023

LORs: 1 required, 3 accepted

A personal statement (two pages, double-spaced) is required and may include additional information you believe will be of assistance to the Admissions Committee in considering your application. Please use an electronic attachment.

Identity Statement

We are proud of the diverse perspectives brought to the GW Law community by individuals from around the country and the world. We strive to be a community that acknowledges and celebrates our differences, welcomes challenging dialogues, and provides a space where unique individual and group values are shared and honored. Through our many student groups and committees, GW Law works together to create an atmosphere that accepts all perspectives and champions increased knowledge and care for one another. The Admissions Committee makes every effort to understand your achievements in the context of your identity and to build a diverse student body in the most expansive sense of the word. You are welcome to submit an optional one-page identity statement to elaborate on how you could contribute to the diversity at GW Law.

An applicant who wishes to provide context for an element of their academic history that otherwise would not be apparent to the Admissions Committee may do so by attaching an addendum to their application. An addendum may be included in the same document containing the personal and/or optional identity statement; this section must be clearly titled as an addendum. An applicant should exercise good judgment about whether an addendum is necessary.

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.

If you respond "yes" to any part of the questions in this section, please attach a detailed response(s) on a separate page.

If you have any doubt concerning how to answer any of the following questions, feel free to contact the Associate Dean for Admissions at (202) 994-7230. Any discussion with the Associate Dean will be confidential and will not impact the decision of the Admissions Committee.

1. Has any college, university, graduate school, or professional school you attended ever brought a disciplinary action against you (including honor code charges), issued you a warning or reprimand, placed you on academic or social probation, suspended you, or asked you to withdraw? You need not disclose any matter that has been expunged or removed from your permanent record or file. Yes/No 2. Have you ever been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a criminal charge (felony, misdemeanor, or other), including any charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, but not including minor traffic charges? You need not disclose any charge or conviction that has been expunged or sealed by order of a court, a copy of which order you have in your possession. Yes/No 3. Are there any criminal charges (felony, misdemeanor, or other) pending against you? Yes/No 4. Has your college or university, graduate, or professional school course of study been interrupted for one or more terms for any reason? Yes/No 5. If you have ever served in the military and were discharged, was your discharge under conditions other than honorable? Yes/No

Please include a copy of your résumé.

L50: 168 | G50: 3.81 | Deadline: March 15, 2023

The Admissions Committee gives considerable emphasis in its evaluation of the personal statement. The statement should provide the Admissions Committee with insights about the applicant and the applicant's interest in pursuing both a legal education and career. The most effective personal statements also typically provide further insight into the writer's personality, background, professional interests, or matters that are not fully present in other parts of the application. The personal statement must be the applicant's original work in their own words. It should be no more than two double-spaced pages. The personal statement must be included with the application at the time of submission. The personal statement's header must include the student's name, LSAC account number, and be titled "NDLS Personal Statement." For further information regarding formatting preferences of the Admissions Committee, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions page here .

Different Kind of Lawyer Statement

The mission of Notre Dame Law School is to educate a "Different Kind of Lawyer" - one who sees the law as more than just a profession, but as a service to others. Notre Dame students are encouraged to explore not only the moral and ethical dimensions of the law but also their unique roles in furthering the cause of justice. Following the murder of George Floyd, Dean G. Marcus Cole wrote an open letter to the Notre Dame Law Community in June 2020 in which he stated the following: One thing that each and every one of us can do is to end the cycle of hate by ending the separation that leads to it.... Each of us needs to get to know people who differ from us. We must all make a conscious decision and effort to expand our circles. Given the mission of Notre Dame Law School, Dean Cole's open letter, and his call to action, please provide a response to one or both of the following:

This is effectively a Diversity Statement but is asking the applicant to reflect two specific questions. Students should be sure to address those questions rather than submit a generic Diversity Statement.

Why Notre Dame Law School Statement

Applicants are highly encouraged to submit this statement and use it to express why they wish to attend Notre Dame Law School specifically. If Notre Dame is the (or a) top choice for the applicant, it can be noted in this essay. Applicants may address how their background, experiences, personal character, and/or career aspirations align with the legal education NDLS provides, and how NDLS can assist their professional and personal formation. NDLS is a community that values and strives for inclusion, belonging, cultural humility, and dialogue; where all individuals can feel positively engaged and be respected for who they are regardless of identity or background. Any response to this prompt should also address how the applicant’s background, experiences, and/or personal character will support these values. The "Why Notre Dame Law School?" statement must be the applicant's own work in their own words. It should be no more than two double-spaced pages. If an applicant plans on providing this statement, it must be included with their application at the time of submission. The statement's header must include the applicant's name, LSAC account number, and be titled "Why NDLS Statement." For further information regarding formatting preferences of the Admissions Committee, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions page here .

This prompt asks the student to reflect on specific aspects of the school’s mission/values.

If the applicant believes the Admissions Committee would benefit from additional information about their candidacy that is not specifically and/or fully expressed elsewhere in the application, the applicant is welcome to provide further notes via the Addendum. Examples of information typically provided in this section of the application include, but are not limited to:

This prompt is open-ended but provides specific examples of information students may wish to provide.

Murphy Statement

Notre Dame Law School’s Program on Church, State & Society is proud to offer its distinguished Edward J. Murphy Fellowship beginning in 2022. The Murphy Fellows, in addition to a generous scholarship, will have opportunities to meet with judges and visiting speakers, as well as access to special programming focused on religious freedom and church-state relations. Interested students may participate in Notre Dame Law School's Religious Liberty Clinic. To apply for this Fellowship, students must:

Polking Statement

The Polking Family Fellowship aims to cultivate the next generation of leaders who understand that law and public policy are essential elements in building a sustainable culture of life. Recipients of this fellowship will receive a scholarship along with the opportunity to work closely with the deNicola Center for Ethics and Culture . Polking Fellows will be invited to attend and participate in special Center events, work with its visiting fellows, interact with speakers and guests of the Center, conduct scholarly research, and receive special career mentoring and summer internship opportunities. To apply for this Fellowship, students must:

Notre Dame Law School requires truthful, accurate, and complete reporting of all requested character and fitness information. Past relevant conduct, particularly if isolated and/or not recent, may not necessarily result in a denial of admission to NDLS. Thus, applicants should not presume a prior record of conduct relevant to character and fitness will necessarily be disqualifying. A failure to truthfully, accurately, and completely respond to this Character and Fitness inquiry, however, may be disqualifying, and more detrimental to admission prospects. Please check "Yes" or "No" for each question. If you answer "Yes" to either question, you must submit a full explanation of circumstances involved and resolution of the situation(s) for each question so answered as an electronic attachment. Please double-space your explanation and label the attachment with your name, LSAC account number, and use the title "Character and Fitness" in the header. You have a continued requirement to report any updates to your Character and Fitness information through the application process as well as post-enrollment at Notre Dame Law School:

An applicant's resume should highlight their educational, professional, leadership, and service experiences. The applicant may also wish to highlight honors, awards, or special skills. An applicant may note full-time vs. part-time or hours per week and weeks per year when applicable. There is no page limit for the resume but 1-2 pages is typical. The most important/relevant information should appear on the first page. For further information regarding the resume preferences of the Admissions Committee, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions page here .

L50: 165 | G50: 3.94 | Deadline: August 1, 2023

Provide a personal statement that includes any information that you wish the Admissions Committee to consider when evaluating your application. This statement also might describe your interest in attending law school at The University of Alabama. (Approximately two pages.)

[From Instructions section:] The School of Law is especially interested in learning about you and how you will contribute to your class and the law school community. Your essay should not speak in generalities, and it should not simply repeat your résumé. You should describe events or character traits that are not obvious from the other information in your application. Your essay might address adversities you have faced and how you overcame them, an experience or person that impacted your life, or specific goals for your legal career.

Addendum No. 2

This section is optional. Please attach an addendum if you feel it is important for the Admissions Committee to consider other information.

Addendum No. 1

16. disciplinary/crim history.

In answering the questions below, “convicted” means a judge or jury has found you guilty of the crime(s) charged against you in a court of law, following a trial, guilty plea, or no contest or nolo contendere plea. If your conviction has been sealed, expunged, or overturned, you do not have to disclose the conviction associated with that situation.

Code of Conduct 2 Have you ever been placed on probation, suspended, dismissed, removed (by trespass warning or otherwise), or expelled from any college, university, or other postsecondary institution or are you currently the subject of any pending or expected disciplinary action by any academic institution?

Code of Conduct 3 Have you ever been convicted of any felony?

Code of Conduct 4 Have you ever been convicted of an offense involving physical harm to another person or animal (whether a felony or not)?

Code of Conduct 5 Have you ever been convicted of a sexual offense (whether a felony or not)?

Code of Conduct 6 Have you ever been convicted of stalking or have you ever received a restraining order, protective order or similar directive to avoid or to limit contact with a group or individual?

Code of Conduct 7 Are you currently the subject of pending charges or an indictment, or subject to arrest, for any of the offenses listed above in questions 3-6?

Appeal . The School of Law will notify an applicant if he or she is denied admission based solely on the conduct questions 3-7 above. In that particular case, the applicant may appeal the denial by providing a written statement of appeal to the School of Law within seven calendar days from when the denial was received. The appeal statement should be directed to the Associate Dean of Admissions at the School of Law.

Please submit a résumé that includes at least your last three positions of full-time employment, including summer employment. The résumé also may include your scholastic, extracurricular, and community activities and honors.

L50: 163 | G50: 3.69 | Deadline: May 1, 2023

Attach a personal statement (limited to two or three pages) that addresses the following questions. This is your opportunity to tell us what you really want us to know and remember about you. Why do you want to study law?

Why do you want to study at The University of Iowa College of Law?

What has been your most significant accomplishment?

How would you contribute to our law school community and the legal profession?

Describe any life experiences that would indicate unusual drive, determination, motivation, or leadership characteristics.

We recommend that you take these instructions literally, though you don't have to answer them one at a time.

Educational Development

This section is optional. (Your response to this item is optional. If you choose to reply, please do so in a separate electronic attachment.) If you feel that any circumstances have played a substantial role in your educational development and if you would like the Admissions Committee to weigh the factors involved, please describe your situation and tell us why these circumstances should be considered. Examples of circumstances that could merit consideration are significant economic, social, physical, or cultural factors in your background or any of the following:

a) You have a history of outperforming standardized tests. Indicate the scores you received on the ACT, SAT, or any other standardized test taken before entering college or graduating (see instructions).

b) Your undergraduate grade-point average does not reflect your academic ability. Specify the conditions that interfered with your performance.

c) Describe the importance of race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation in your life and educational development.

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Submit an attachment on a separate sheet of paper that lists the following information (where applicable). A résumé is acceptable. a) scholastic honors; b) significant extracurricular activities and community service since entering college (including the number of hours per week devoted to each activity and dates of participation) c) jobs you have held since entering college (including the number of hours per week devoted to each job and dates of employment).

L50: 168 | G50: 3.87 | Deadline: June 1, 2023 | ED: December 1, 2022

Provide a personal statement as an electronic attachment. You may write about anything you deem relevant to your application for admission to the University of Georgia School of Law. Transfer and visiting applicants should state the reason(s) for desiring to attend the University of Georgia School of Law.

This prompt is somewhat open-ended, but you should describe why you’re applying to this law school in particular by the end.

This section is optional. The School of Law believes the overall educational environment of the law school may be enhanced by life experiences or personal characteristics that significantly add to the academic, cultural, ethnic, geographic, racial, or socioeconomic diversity of the student population. You are invited to explain how your life experiences or personal characteristics would significantly add to the diversity of the student population and enhance the educational climate of the law school. This may also include discussion of your status as a first-generation college graduate or veteran.

Supplemental Statement

This section is optional. Law is a field of study that offers students a wide range of career options. If you have an idea of what you would like to do with your law degree after graduation, please feel free to share with the Office of Admissions. Likewise, please share if you have a specific area of legal interest including any specific desire to participate in experiential learning programs or clinics offered at the School of Law. It is not required that an incoming student have a clear career path in mind but this information will assist the School of Law in matching students with alumni/alumnae in our mentor program.

If you explain why you want to attend this school in your PS, it's okay not to answer this question.

If there is any additional information you wish to call to the attention of the Admissions Committee, please do so in this attachment.

This is an open-ended addendum prompt, which could be used to submit a GPA addendum, LSAT addemdum, or work or study break addendum, among others.

13. Character & Fitness

Answer each of the following questions. If the answer to any question is "Yes," please give complete details on a separate attachment. Please put your name and LSAC account number on the attachment. Applicants who intend to practice law should be aware that in addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners at www.ncbex.org . 1. Have you ever been dropped, suspended, warned, placed on scholastic or disciplinary probation, expelled or requested to resign from any college, university, or law school, otherwise subjected to discipline by any such institution, or requested or advised by any such institution to discontinue your studies therein?Have you ever been formally charged with cheating, lying, or otherwise taking unfair advantage of fellow students at any college, university, or law school you attended or are presently attending?Regardless of whether the record has been expunged, cancelled or annulled, or whether no record was made, have you ever been subject to proceedings before a school honor court or council (or any similar body)?YesNo 2. Excluding only parking violations, have you ever been detained, arrested, formally accused, cited, or prosecuted for the violation of any law? You must disclose each instance, even if the charges were dismissed; you were acquitted; you pled nolo contendere; adjudication was withheld; your conviction was reversed, set aside, or vacated; or the record was sealed or expunged.YesNo 3. Have you ever been discharged from the armed forces other than honorably or are charges pending, which could result in such an outcome? (Check "No" if you have never been in the armed forces.)YesNo 4. Have you ever been subject to disciplinary sanctions while holding a professional license or are charges pending, which could result in such an outcome? (Check "No" if you have never held a professional license.)YesNo

Submit a resume detailing your education, employment, skills, honors, awards, leadership positions, and accomplishments. Upload document as an attachment to the application form.

L50: 168 | G50: 3.80 | Deadline: March 15, 2023 | ED: March 15, 2023

Emory cares about your “Why Emory.” You can include it in your PS or attach it as a separate “Why Emory” statement of one page to half a page in length. They also note that they *don’t* want an LSAT addendum about a score jump.

You may choose to write about any topic(s) you believe would be most helpful to the Admission Committee. The Personal Statement should not exceed two pages (typed, double-spaced). Applicants will disadvantage themselves by disregarding this limit. Lawyers are professional writers. In our experience, virtually all employers are looking for graduates with superior legal writing skills. Emory devotes substantial resources to teaching legal writing, and all students receive significant individualized attention. Students who come to law school with solid writing skills are in the best position to take advantage of this training. Accordingly, in making admission decisions, Emory looks carefully at writing ability as evidenced by the personal statement.

In an info session, Emory suggested a basic structure of “Who I am, why I want to be a lawyer, why Emory.” They also noted that they prize “brevity” and “concision.”

Other Information

If there is additional information you wish to share with the Admission Committee that could not be addressed in other sections of your application, please attach it here. This attachment is entirely optional, and we do not encourage unnecessary addenda. (Emory Law considers your highest LSAT score. It is unnecessary to submit an explanation about your scores.)

The addendum prompt is open-ended. You could use it as a diversity statement, since Emory doesn’t have a separate one, but you should only send the DS is very strong or if you’re an under-represented minority.

We understand that our character and fitness questions may be more rigorous than other schools to which you apply. As with all aspects of the Emory Law experience, your integrity, honesty, and character in answering these questions completely is fundamental to the community we strive to maintain. 1. Guidance on Academic Misconduct Question: Have you ever been subject to any academic disciplinary action while in college or any educational setting since high school, regardless of the outcome of the action? This includes academic probation, warning, reprimand, suspension, expulsion, dismissal, or any type of academic discipline. This question concerns any sort of academic misconduct or allegations of misconduct with which you may have been involved. Regardless of the resolution, you must disclose. Examples of academic misconduct include—but are not limited to—accusations of using Internet research inappropriately in a class assignment, allegations of inappropriate collaborations on a take-home exam, accusations of misbehavior during an assignment or exam, academic probation, academic suspension, expulsion, or any other academic irregularities. You must disclose these allegations regardless of what an adjudicator, dean of students, professor or anyone else told you. We understand that at some schools allegations and sanctions may be removed from your file after a certain time. However, you still must disclose that they did occur. If you were found responsible/guilty, describe any sanctions levied against you (failing grade, grade reduction, community service, expulsion, etc.)

Sample Scenario: During his freshman year, Alex attended orientation at State University. During the program, he had to write an essay about the school's history. He and a friend worked together on their papers and shared research. The orientation coordinator discovered similarities in the papers and initiated academic proceedings against them. The dean of students met with Alex, verbally reprimanded him and sent Alex on his way. The dean said he would not make a notation on Alex’s file and that this event would be between them unless Alex repeated the offense. Alex graduated four years later with a 3.9 GPA with no further issues. Alex should report this incident to Emory Law. 2. Guidance on Social Misconduct Question: Have you ever been accused of, reprimanded for, detained for, or charged with any criminal offense or school conduct violation, regardless of the outcome? This includes any criminal accusations, including traffic offenses, except for parking violations. This also includes any reprimands or social actions while in college or any educational setting since high school (such as noise violations). If yes, submit an addendum titled Social Conduct to explain the situation, including the background and circumstances as well as the outcome and resolution. Disclose even if any charges were dismissed, or if you were acquitted or allowed to plead nolo contendere, or if the conviction was reversed, set aside or vacated, or if the record was sealed or expunged. This question should be viewed in two parts. First, have you ever been accused of or sanctioned for any criminal conduct, regardless of when it occurred? This includes allegations of juvenile criminal conduct. It does not matter if the situation was sent to a diversion program or any other alternative resolution forum, was dismissed before court, was removed from your record after community service was performed, was expunged or otherwise removed from your record. You must disclose the allegations. In addition, if you were punished, you must also explain the sanctions, including whether they were probation, incarceration, community service, curfew, or other punishment. We understand that at the time of the allegations and dispute resolution, a judge, lawyer, adviser, or someone else may have told you the matter would be removed from your record or that your record would be sealed. You still must disclose the incident. The underlying point of this question is to disclose any interaction you have had with the criminal system, regardless of the outcome. Emory Law requires that you submit information on traffic tickets as well. A simple recitation of the ticket, approximate date, background on the situation and resolution—including any fines or other sanctions—will suffice. The second part of this question relates to social conduct allegations or violations. This deals with incidents that occurred while in college or other post-secondary education such as noise violations, alcohol citations, disruptive behavior, or other incidents that violated your school’s conduct policy. Even if the allegation, violation, citation, or other reprimand was removed from your record, and regardless of whether someone told you otherwise, you must disclose it to Emory Law. Sample Scenario 1: Georgette shoplifted from a store when she was 13 years old. As part of the county’s juvenile justice program, she was sent to an alternative juvenile court where a jury of high school peers sentenced her to write a letter of apology. All records of the incident were destroyed, and the incident never appeared on Georgette’s criminal record. Moreover, the supervising attorney coordinating the juvenile court specifically told Georgette she would never need to tell anyone about this incident. Emory Law requires Georgette disclose this incident. Sample Scenario 2: During orientation, Sam was cited for playing his radio too loudly in the dorm. The floor RA told Sam never to do it again and required Sam write an e-mail of apology. Sam should disclose this incident.

Please describe your pertinent employment history, extracurricular, and community service activities, including any leadership positions held. A one or two page résumé is the preferred format for submitting this information. A summary titled "Activities" is also acceptable.

L50: 167 | G50: 3.85 | Deadline: August 1, 2023 | ED: March 1, 2023

LORs: 0 required, 2 accepted

Attach a personal statement of no more than two double-spaced, typed pages with a font size no smaller than 11 point. The admissions committee seeks a dynamic group of individuals that will provide an engaging learning environment. The personal statement should give the committee a better picture of who you are beyond your academic achievements and resume. It should be compelling, show off your writing skills, and include some discussion of why you want to go to law school. It is also an opportunity to highlight specific reasons for your interest in ASU Law.

ASU wants it all—tell a story, explain why you want to go to law school, and say why you want to go to ASU in particular.

Please explain how you would bring a diverse perspective to ASU Law. (no more than one double-spaced, typed page with a font size no smaller than 11 point).

Optional Addendum 2-Standardized Test Performance

If you took the LSAT more than one time and received significantly different scores, you may wish to provide an explanation for that difference. Candidates sometimes seek to establish that their academic potential is not accurately reflected by scores on standardized tests or that one LSAT score is more representative than another. If you claim this to be true in your case, please explain, and, if applicable, submit appropriate documentation (e.g., ACT or SAT scores). (maximum one double-spaced, typed page with a font size no smaller than 11 point)

The last addendum prompt might be used to describe a gap in employment, to talk about a disability, or to write anything else you didn't cover.

Optional Addendum 1-Undergraduate Performance

If your college transcripts reveal that your grades for one or more semesters were markedly different from those in the other semesters, please explain. You may also wish to address significant breaks in your academic career or multiple moves among colleges. Please make any other comments about your college transcripts or your preparation for college that you believe will help the admissions committee in evaluating your application. (maximum one double-spaced, typed page with a font size no smaller than 11 point)

IndianLaw Leadership Statement

Please note: Statement is only required for those applicants applying to the Indian Law Leadership Program. All other applicants may skip this section.

Please attach a statement of no more than two double-spaced, typed pages with a font size no smaller than 11 point discussing any of your leadership experience in and ties to Indian Country and your future goals.

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Because of the high ethical standards to which lawyers are held, the failure to disclose an act or event such as the ones described below is often more significant, and leads to more serious consequences, than the act or event itself. Failure to provide truthful answers, or failure to inform the admissions office of any changes to your answers, may result in revocation of admission, revocation of a law degree, or disciplinary action by the College of Law, or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which you seek admission. Although an affirmative answer to any or all of questions 1 through 9 does not necessarily preclude or even prejudice admission to the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, persons who have been convicted of offenses other than minor traffic violations may have difficulty gaining admission to the bar. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. State Bar Organizations and Boards of Law Examiners often require that you include your law school application as part of your application for admission to the bar. Accordingly, your answers to these questions will often be part of your record. If you answer "yes" to any of the questions in this section, you must include a separate statement or electronic attachment providing a complete description of your actions and full details of the charges and sanctions against you. For example, to be complete, the statement must include a description of all charges or adjudications, including the level of degree and whether it is a felony or misdemeanor. You also must include the date(s) of the matter(s), the status or final disposition of the charge(s), (with the type of plea if any, such as, not guilty, no contest, Alford, or guilty) including your current status with the disciplinary or criminal authorities (for example in a criminal matter, the status of your probation or parole), and the name and address of the authority in possession of those records. You must answer "yes" whether or not it has been expunged, sealed, or set aside, even if told you do not need to by a judge or attorney. If you participated in a deferment program for any criminal activity you will also need to include that information. You will be contacted by email if the admissions committee requires additional information from you.

Additionally, please provide your personal account of the events that led to the charges or discipline.

L50: 165 | G50: 3.75 | Deadline: March 1, 2023

Required Essays : 2 page maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font. You will be required to submit two essays: a personal statement, and a Why W&M Law statement. Please attach both documents.

Explain what you would contribute to the law school community and why you need a JD.

This section is optional. Applicants may attach optional addenda with whatever additional information they wish to have considered as part of their application for admission.

Why W&M Law Statement

14. Character and Fitness

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Attach a résumé with your application, including your work experience, educational history, extracurricular/community activities, and any awards or honors received.

Domicile Form

This section is optional. Applicants claiming entitlement to Virginia in-state educational privileges must complete the Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Privileges. Download the Domicile Form . After completing the form, attach to your application. If you need to supply additional information, please attach additional documents to the application. Alternatively, you may send the completed domicile application and supporting documents via email to [email protected] , via fax to 757.221.2151, or mail to: Office of the University Registrar William & Mary PO Box 8795 Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795

L50: 166 | G50: 3.83 | Deadline: March 1, 2023 | ED: January 15, 2023

Your application requires submission of a personal statement not to exceed two pages, double-spaced. This is the opportunity for the you to provide the Admissions Committee with insights into yourself as an individual, over and above what is reflected in the other parts of the application. Apart from basic proofreading, no others may assist in the creation of the personal statement. You must submit your personal statement as an electronic document uploaded to your LSAC electronic application.

This section is optional. Scalia Law fosters an environment that encourages meaningful and robust discourse among students and faculty, both in and outside the classroom. We believe that viewpoint diversity, as well as cultural, racial, religious, ethnic, socio-economic, and gender diversity is critical to a rich and excellent legal education. We value the variety of backgrounds and experiences that each student brings to Scalia Law. We are committed to increasing representation in a way that clearly reflects our pluralistic society. In working toward greater representation, we embrace the same charge we give our students: Learn. Challenge. Lead.

If applicable, you may submit an optional statement to elaborate on how you could contribute to Scalia Law's environment.

Mason Statement

Your application requires submission of an additional statement not to exceed two pages, double-spaced, that discusses your interest in Scalia Law. You must submit your Mason statement as an electronic document uploaded to your LSAC electronic application.

This section is optional. Please attach any addendum to your application that you would like considered by the Admissions Committee.

You must include an up-to-date resumé. There are no format or content requirements, however, it should be a professional resumé. Scalia Law does not have a page limit for the resumé and so you should use their best judgement to decide the proper length.

Flex-JD Public Interest

This section is optional. Students applying for the Flex-JD Public Interest Discount should attach their form here.

Mason2Mason - ACT/SAT

This section is optional. If you are applying under the Mason2Mason Program, please attach a copy of your ACT or SAT score report here. While PDFs of your score report are helpful aids to our Admissions Committee, you will still need to send an official score report to Scalia Law.

This section is optional. If you are applying with a GRE score, please attach copies of your score reports here. While PDFs of your score reports are helpful aids to our Admissions Committee, you will still need to send official score reports directly to Scalia Law by ETS.

In-State Tuition Form

This section is optional. If you are applying for Virginia in-state tuition privileges, please attach a completed copy of the Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates ( https://www.law.gmu.edu/assets/files/admissions/instate_form.pdf?ver=3.0 ). Please also include a copy of your Virginia driver's license. If we do not receive documentation, you will be classified as an out-of-state resident.

Scalia Scholars Agreement

This section is optional. If you are applying through the Scalia Law Scholars Program, please attach a signed copy of the Scalia Law Scholars Program Agreement Form. ( https://www.law.gmu.edu/assets/files/admissions/Scalia-Law-Scholars-form.pdf )

Early Decision Agreement

This section is optional. If you are applying through the Early Decision Program, please attach a signed copy of the Early Decision Program Agreement Form ( https://www.law.gmu.edu/assets/files/admissions/early_decision_form.pdf ) .

L50: 163 | G50: 3.79 | Deadline: July 1, 2023 | ED: November 30, 2022, November 18, 2022

Please submit a personal statement of two to three typewritten, double spaced pages that use at least 10pt font. You may choose to write about any topic(s) that you believe would be most helpful to the Admissions Committee as they review your application for admission. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following: your motivation for the study of law and entrance into the legal profession; professional goals you have established for yourself; leadership goals you have established for yourself; particular challenges and obstacles you have confronted and which you believe are relevant to your past academic performance and/or to your potential for success in law school.

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should explain why you’re going to law school by the end or conclude with a lesson that will help you succeed.

This section is optional. The Moritz College of Law is committed to enrolling highly motivated individuals with strong academic potential who bring to the College a broad range of personal backgrounds and intellectual experiences. The College seeks to assemble a class that is both academically qualified and broadly diverse. The Admissions Committee may consider diversity of thought, background, and experience in making admissions decisions. Examples of diversity factors that the Committee may consider include: age, disability, race, ethnicity, international status, geographic region, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, work experience, cross-cultural experience, cultural competency, current or past military service, exceptional or unique talents, socio-economic background, first generation citizen, first generation college student, and a commitment to public service. By its very nature, a standard cannot be articulated to embrace all of the positive manifestations of diversity that applicant files may reflect. And the examples above are intended to be illustrative, not exhaustive. In an attachment, up to two pages, you may provide any information about yourself you believe will assist the College in enrolling a diverse class.

Public Service Statement

This section is optional. The Moritz College of Law has a strong history of preparing students for careers in the public interest and in public service. Many of our students have, prior to entering law school, already devoted a significant amount of time, resources, and talent to work in the public interest or public service. These scholarships may be awarded to students with a demonstrated record of engagement in public interest and public service activities. Examples include, but are certainly not limited to, members of the military, Peace Corp, AmeriCorps, Teach for America and a wide range of other programs or activities.

Supplemental Addendum

This section is optional. Please attach any supplemental information you feel would be helpful in the admissions process. Common supplemental addenda include, but are not limited to, explanations for unsatisfactory grades and/or LSAT scores, interruptions in education, or an explanation of a learning disability.

Leadership Statement

This section is optional. Each year, the Moritz College of Law awards Leadership Scholarships to students who demonstrate strong leadership potential. The scholarships are based on leadership qualities, professional and personal life accomplishments, past academic achievement, and commitment to making a difference in communities and organizations. Applications for this award are not required, though applicants are encouraged to submit an essay (not to exceed two pages) that speaks to their leadership abilities.

16. Character and Fitness

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The Moritz College of Law requires each applicant to submit a résumé as part of the application process. Résumé should include present and past employment history, provide information regarding volunteer, service, and/or extracurricular activities (including sports) with which you have been involved in, and list any honors and/or awards you have received. If you have hobbies you enjoy, please feel free to include them. The resume can be a maximum of three pages long and we encourage more detail than less.

L50: 164 | G50: 3.66 | Deadline: July 1, 2023 | ED: December 1, 2022

You must electronically attach a personal statement with your application. Your personal statement should give the Admissions Committee a sense of the person behind the objective credentials presented in your application and supporting documents and should not be a restatement of your résumé in narrative form. Your statement should be no longer than 3 pages of double-spaced, Times Roman 12-point text. We regularly receive outstanding personal statements that fill only a single page; a lengthy statement is not required.

This is an open-ended prompt.

We seek to enroll students representing a wide spectrum of society, including members of groups underrepresented in the legal profession. You may electronically attach a short statement discussing how your diversity is relevant to your application. Choosing not to submit this optional essay will have not negatively effect your application.

Informational Addenda

Explanatory or informational addenda in addition to those required by this application may be submitted, but must be included as attachments when you submit your application. Subsequent submissions of additional information for inclusion in your application file are strictly limited to (a) any required document or answer omitted from your original submission; (b) disclosure of any new information as required by the ongoing duty to disclose set forth in this application (Section 15, Certification 1); and (c) additional letters of recommendation.

Each incident or circumstance that requires an affirmative answer of any of the following Character and Fitness questions must be described in detail in an attachment.

Disclosure pertaining to a speeding ticket or other moving violation under Question 2 must include the date of the incident; the violation with which you were charged; any reduction in the charge (whether at a court hearing, as a result of attendance at an instructional class, or by other means); and the fine or other penalty imposed.

Disclosure pertaining to an arrest, prosecution, or charge under Question 2 or an agreement or arrangement under Question 3 must include (1) a detailed description of the incident, event, and/or circumstances leading to such arrest, prosecution or charge, (2) the original charge(s), and (3) the ultimate disposition of the matter. Mark this box to confirm your understanding of the information in the foregoing paragraphs.

Have you ever been cited, ticketed, taken into custody, arrested, or prosecuted for, or charged with, any violation of law other than (a) citations for parking violations and (b) arrests, charges, prosecutions, or convictions that have been officially expunged in accordance with applicable statutory provisions?

Have you ever entered into a plea agreement or any arrangement to avoid prosecution other than agreements or arrangements specifically involving arrests, charges, prosecutions, or convictions that have been officially expunged in accordance with applicable statutory provisions?

Are you now the subject of a criminal or administrative investigation?

Have you ever been the subject of or a party to a civil or administrative proceeding?

Have you ever been reprimanded, suspended, expelled, placed on probation, or been the subject of any other disciplinary action by any college or university, or were you required or permitted to withdraw in order to avoid academic or disciplinary action?

Have you ever been found to have committed any honor violation?

Are you now the subject of an honor investigation, or are allegations of an honor violation pending against you?

Have you ever been denied admission to any profession or had any type of license revoked?

Do you know of any other matter that might adversely affect your admission to law school or to the bar of any state?

Each incident or circumstance requiring an affirmative answer to any of the previous Character and Fitness questions (Section 15, Questions 1-10) must be described in full detail in an attachment. Applicants are strongly encouraged to disclose any and all incidents.

You are encouraged to attach a résumé detailing any scholastic honors, extracurricular activities, work experience, or other significant accomplishments or activities you believe are relevant to the consideration and evaluation of your candidacy. Though not required, a résumé is helpful as we seek to gain a deeper sense of you and your credentials.

L50: 164 | G50: 3.66 | Deadline: March 15, 2023

Include a typed personal statement of 2 to 3 pages, double-spaced. There is no formula for a successful personal statement, and different applicants will have different approaches and topics for their essays. At Illinois Law, we look beyond test scores and grades to find the applicants that are best suited for success. We encourage you to discuss significant life experiences; meaningful extracurricular activities; why you have chosen to pursue a career in the law; significant obstacles met and overcome; particular political, philosophical, or religious beliefs; prior careers; or experiences relating to disadvantage, disability, or discrimination. Any of these subjects, and countless others, could be appropriate for your personal statement and will assist the committee in selecting the best individuals to study at Illinois Law.

This section is optional. If you have additional documents for your application file, attach them here.

Please identify: (A) positions of full-time or significant part-time employment, paid or unpaid, including the name and location of your employer, your job title, and the dates you held the position, along with any other information you think will be useful;

(B) significant extracurricular/non-work-related activities;

(C) academic and non-academic honors and awards received, including fellowships, prizes, and memberships in honor societies; and

(D) hobbies or special areas of interest or academic pursuits.

L50: 163 | G50: 3.87 | Deadline: March 10, 2023 | ED: October 28, 2023

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement of no more than (2) two pages in length, with one (1) inch margins, and a font size no smaller the 10-pt. The personal statement is viewed as a document demonstrating your writing ability; therefore, the personal statement must be written by you. The Admission Committee's goal is to assemble an intellectually stimulating community of students composed of individuals who have diverse backgrounds and perspectives. In addition to outstanding academic ability, we seek students whose life experiences, backgrounds, and interests will enhance our educational community. This includes, but is not limited to, qualities such as leadership, maturity, organization, knowledge of other languages and cultures, sincere commitment to community service, a history of overcoming disadvantage, extraordinary accomplishment, or success in a previous career. The subject matter of your personal statement is up to you. The personal statement should let the Admission Committee know more about you as a person and should address the above qualities if that information is not presented in other areas of your application. Issues addressed in your personal statement may include the background, experiences, and events (positive or negative) that have affected you. You may address the perspectives and experiences you will bring to classroom discussions and the law school community or your motivations for seeking a legal education.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in University of Utah in particular by the end of the essay.

This section is optional. If you chose to provide information relevant to our diversity policy, please submit a statement describing the ways in which you will contribute to the life and diversity of the college, if not discussed in your personal statement. You may provide additional or more specific information than what is requested in the Personal Background and Demographics sections of the application form in your Diversity statement. Information will not adversely affect consideration of your admission and will be maintained in confidence.

This section is optional. If you would like any additional information not included in your Personal Statement, Résumé, Leadership Positions, Diversity or Misconduct.

Candidates are required to submit a résumé that includes your employment history and/or activities for the previous five years, including dates, employer or affiliation, activity or title, and location. Also, include a brief description of your involvement with public service organizations or activities, and list academic honors and memberships in scholastic societies.

L50: 165 | G50: 3.72 | Deadline: March 1, 2023 | ED: November 15, 2022

Upload a personal statement that shares an insight into your life and experiences that may not be readily apparent from your academic record and resume. Your personal statement should be about you . Examples of personal statement topics include, but are not limited to:

LSAT / GRE / GPA Addendum

You may upload an optional addendum explaining why you believe your LSAT score(s), GRE score(s), and/or under/graduate GPA are not reflective of your ability and potential to succeed academically in law school. This optional addendum can also be used to explain any significant increases or decreases in your LSAT or GRE scores. Uploading an optional LSAT / GRE / GPA addendum is not required. Formatting requirements:

You may upload an optional statement describing any other information or details about yourself that you wish to share. This may include, but is not limited to:

Read the following question very carefully. If your answer to the following question is "yes" (including sub-parts of the question), you will be required to attach an explanatory addendum.

1. Have you ever engaged in any conduct that:

This question reflects information requested by the North Carolina Board of Law Examiners for the Bar Exam General Application. Answer "yes" if the answer to any of the above-numbered questions is "yes" with the following exceptions. You may omit any arrest, charge, or conviction that has been expunged by a duly entered order of expunction. You may omit any non-criminal violations of traffic law or ordinance which occurred more than five years ago, if the non-criminal traffic violation did not involve driving under the influence of alcohol or another impairing substance and did not result in arrest or suspension/revocation of a driver's license. You may omit all non-criminal parking offenses, regardless of when such offenses occurred. If you are unsure, you are advised to answer "yes" and explain in your addendum. An affirmative "yes" answer to this question does not automatically preclude you from admissions consideration. All information presented in your Character & Fitness Addendum will be considered. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners .

If you answered "yes" to the earlier Character and Fitness question, upload a complete explanation/addendum. Include all relevant facts and details. For criminal-related matters, this includes the charges filed, relevant dates, pleas, convictions, and final disposition (sentence, fine, penalty, court costs, community service, etc.). For education-related matters, this includes the violation(s) alleged, relevant dates, and final disposition (sanction, probation, course, community service, etc.). For all other matters, this includes a recitation of the facts, relevant dates, and final disposition/outcome. If a final disposition/outcome is not yet available, describe the current status of the matter and when a final disposition may be expected. You have a continuing duty to disclose any character-and-fitness matters after submitting this application and throughout your enrollment as a law student. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion, and may affect the evaluation of an applicant by a board of law examiners. Formatting requirements:

Upload your current up-to-date resume. Your resume may include extracurricular and volunteer work. If you are not currently employed or enrolled as a student, your resume should also list your current activity/activities which occupies a substantial portion of your time ( e.g. , volunteering, travel, taking care of a family member, etc.) and any relevant details. Formatting requirements:

Applicant Information

Paid assistance includes:

L50: 166 | G50: 3.70 | Deadline: March 15, 2023 | ED: October 15, 2022

Fordham notes at their info sessions that the Diversity Statement, a “Why Fordham” statement, and all addenda are *truly* optional. “Do not fear” to omit these.

Every year we receive many applications with similar academic credentials. In order to get a better sense of our applicants, we require a "personal statement" on a topic of your choosing. This allows you to demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively and concisely through your writing ability. Sharing this information provides another opportunity for us to get to know you beyond your academic record. Your personal statement should not exceed two pages, double spaced, using a standard 11 - 12 sized font.

This section is optional. In addition to your personal statement, you may include any background or experiences that you believe contribute to the diversity of our class. Some examples may include, but are not limited to, any unique skills and experiences including language fluency, professional accomplishments, talents, hardships overcome, educational or socioeconomic disadvantages, descriptions of any disabilities, or any other aspects that have not already been addressed in your application.

Optional Statement 2

This section is optional. In addition to your personal statement and optional statement, you may include any additional information you would like to share with us.

Scholastic Honors

This section is optional. You may submit an addendum listing your scholastic honors and achievements.

This section is optional. If you need more space outisde the application or resume, you may include an attachment.

14. Character & Fitness

Please attach a résumé.

L50: 167 | G50: 3.72 | Deadline: March 31, 2023 | ED: November 15, 2022

Your personal statement is your opportunity to tell us how your unique life experiences could contribute to our law school community. We do not have a checklist of attributes; we would like for you to tell us what you believe is different and most important for us to know. For example, did a significant life experience, intellectual interest, extracurricular activity, or particular person prompt you to do something that changed or enriched your life? Have you met and overcome a significant obstacle or challenge? Have you taken action in response to political, philosophical, or personal concerns? If you served in the military, how did that experience affect you? Are there atypical paths that you have taken in terms of your education, work life or family life? Have your sexual identity, a disability, discrimination, or socioeconomic factors impacted you? This is your moment to provide information that will help us know you personally. When drafting your personal statement you should use Microsoft Word and format all your documents to 8-1/2 x 11 inches, double spaced, with 12-point font and one-inch margins. Most importantly, please include your name, LSAC number, and statement type (e.g. personal statement, Why UCI Law essay, etc.) in the top header of each page and abide by the word limit. Please write a minimum of 350 words and a maximum of 750 words.

Inclusive Excellence Essay

This section is optional. UCI Law is committed to inclusive excellence, celebrates all aspects of diversity, and strives for equity and inclusion. How do you define inclusive excellence and what experiences will you bring that contribute to this inclusive community?

The Optional Statement on Diversity is very inviting, and you should feel free to write it whether or not you have a traditional diversity factors. You shouldn’t feel pressure to write it, though. It would be better to focus your energy on a killer “Why UCI.” The second two prompts are, respectively, calls for GPA or LSAT addenda.

This section is optional. We know that you may want to provide some additional information for the Admissions Committee to consider when reviewing your application. You may attach an optional statement, if desired. You are not required to provide the information below. When responding to an optional statement prompt, you should use Microsoft Word and format all your documents to 8-1/2 x 11 inches, double spaced, with 12-point font and one-inch margins. Most importantly, please include your name, LSAC number, and statement type (e.g. personal statement, Why UCI Law essay, etc.) in the top header of each page and abide by the word limit. If responding to more than one optional statement prompt; please begin each optional statement on a new page.

This essay is mandatory.

Interest in UC Irvine

We know that you have many options when applying to law school. Tell us why you are interested in UCI Law. What do you believe we have to offer you? What will you bring to the School of Law? How would your experiences and perspectives enhance and enrich the quality and breadth of our law school community?

Please submit your current résumé. It should include the following information:

L50: 165 | G50: 3.69 | Deadline: March 31, 2023 | ED: November 1, 2022

Personal Statement: Upload a personal statement that demonstrates your capacity for the study of law.

Many applicants submit a personal statement about a major life experience that has shaped their world view, overcoming a difficult challenge, or unique personal traits that they would bring to the BC Law community. In crafting your personal statement, you may wish to consider one of the aforementioned topics, or you may choose a topic of your own.

Your personal statement should not exceed three pages (double-spaced) with a minimum of one-inch margins and 10-point font size.

This section is optional. Optional Statement: You may upload an optional statement, regarding any economic, cultural, social, or other factors that you wish for us to consider when reviewing your application. You are not required to submit an optional statement. Your optional statement should not exceed two pages (double-spaced) with a minimum of one-inch margins and 10-point font size.

Addendum (Optional)

This section is optional. Addendum (optional): If you believe that your LSAT score(s) and/or GPA are not reflective of your ability and potential to succeed in law school, you may upload an optional addendum detailing relevant facts and circumstances.

You are not required to submit an addendum. Your addendum should not exceed one page (double-spaced) with a minimum of one-inch margins and 10-point font size.

You could use this for an LSAT, GPA, or gap-in-employment addendum.

Public Service Candidates

This section is optional. This attachment is only required for applicants applying for the Public Service Scholarship. Please share why you are applying to be a Public Service Scholar at BC Law, examples of your leadership and experience in public service beyond what is stated in your resume, your career plans after law school, if you know, and what steps you have taken to learn about different career paths available to you. Your response should not exceed two pages (double-spaced) with a minimum of one-inch margins and 12-point font size.

12. Character and Fitness

Upload your current résumé or curriculum vitae.

L50: 165 | G50: 3.70 | Deadline: March 16, 2023 | ED: November 1, 2022

Each applicant is required to submit a personal statement with the admission application. Because it promotes learning, one important goal of the admissions process is a student body with a considerable diversity of backgrounds, interests, and skills. Experience or background that enables an applicant to bring a unique perspective to the study of law or contribute to serving the diverse populations of California may be taken into account. We also invite applicants to review the School of Law's Mission Statement at https://law.ucdavis.edu/about/law-school-mission.html . Applicants may choose to submit a Diversity Statement, in addition to the Personal Statement, but it is not required.

This prompt rolls a personal statement, diversity statement, and non-required addendum into one. If you include DS or addenda material, you can incorporate it into your main essay or give it a separate header and include it in the same attachment.

Legal Sanction Addendum

This section is optional. If you have ever been convicted of, or have a pending charge of, a felony or misdemeanor offense (or the equivalent in juvenile court), you must provide a statement explaining the circumstances. NOTE: Conviction includes a plea of guilty or nolo contendere (no contest), or a verdict or finding of guilt, regardless of the sentence imposed by the court. You MUST report all offenses, including those for which the record has been expunged, and any traffic violations that resulted in a misdemeanor or felony conviction, including Failure to Appear, Driving without a License, Driving with a Suspend License, and Reckless Driving (or their equivalent). You do NOT need to include parking or traffic violations that do not involve the use of intoxicants, or any arrest not resulting in a conviction, unless the charge is still pending. An affirmative answer to these questions does not necessarily preclude, or even prejudice, admission to King Hall. The Admissions Committee will review answers on an individual basis and in relation to all aspects of your experience, academic achievement, and potential. Do not assume that past problems will prevent future accomplishment. In fact, evidence of how you have overcome negative circumstances may be an asset.

Job Termination Addendum

This section is optional. If you have ever been involuntarily dismissed or terminated from employment for cause, you must provide a statement explaining the circumstances. You are not required to include an addendum if your position was eliminated as part of a no fault layoff, merger, or other company reorganization.

A résumé is required. Applicants are encouraged to limit the résumé to two (2) pages and use a standard 12-point font.

L50: 164 | G50: 3.81 | Deadline: July 15, 2023 | ED: May 15, 2023

Please submit a 2-3 page personal statement that provides insight about you, describes your motivation to attend law school, and/or highlights your interest in Indiana University Maurer School of Law. A compelling statement will be clearly written, well-organized, and highlight the special strengths and experiences you would bring to our law school and the legal profession. These may include, but are not limited to, demonstrated evidence of leadership, creativity, commitment to justice, service to others, cross-cultural competency, and significant work or volunteer experience. The personal statement must be a maximum of 3 pages, double-spaced, using 12-pt font with 1-inch margins.

This personal statement prompt is somewhat open-ended, but Maurer wants to know why you're applying to law school and maybe why you're applying to Maurer in particular.

If you wish to submit additional information that you believe will provide further insight into your candidacy please attach this information here. [From Instructions section:] If you believe that the admissions committee would benefit from an explanation about part of your application, you should submit an addendum. Addenda will usually explain problems with, or unusual aspects to, your application. Typical reasons for submitting an addendum include, but are not limited to, the following: a poor semester of grades, an unusually low grade on a particular course, an unusual gap in college attendance, or an LSAT or GPA that isn’t indicative of your true abilities. You may also submit an addendum describing any significant adversity you have experienced which may have limited your educational opportunities or negatively impacted your academic performance. Please note that if you answered 'Yes' to any question under the Character and Fitness section of this application, you must submit an addendum to explain each incident.

This is an open-ended prompt. You could respond with a brief diversity statement, LSAT addendum, GPA addendum, or something else.

Because of the high ethical standards of the legal profession, law school applicants need to be aware that "failure to disclose" an act or event that pertains to your character and honesty on this application may result in revocation of admission or disciplinary action by the Maurer School of Law or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which an applicant seeks admission. Under Indiana law, you do not have an obligation to disclose expunged offenses to the law school as part of your application for admission. However, you are strongly encouraged to do so. Many state bars, including Indiana, require disclosure of expunged and/or sealed records for assessing character and fitness for admission to the bar. As such, admission to law school and completion of JD requirements does not guarantee that you will be able to sit for or be admitted to the Indiana bar (or another state’s bar). In addition to the bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners at http://www.ncbex.org . State Bar authorities investigating you in the future will expect that anything they find in their security clearance checks or through other inquiries will have been reported on this application. Therefore, please respond fully to the following questions. Resolve doubts by disclosing the information (see Attachments section). By electronically transmitting this application, you acknowledge that, if you are admitted and then do matriculate, you will have a continuing obligation to disclose promptly any incidents that occur from application submission to enrollment as well as throughout your time as a law student that might reflect adversely on your good character and fitness to practice law. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to rescind an offer of admission based on the misconduct of an applicant after he/she has been admitted. Suspension

Crime 2. As a juvenile or adult, have you ever been arrested, charged with or convicted of a crime that has not been expunged or sealed by a court? Please note that expungement and dismissal are distinct and all offenses that have been dismissed in your favor must be disclosed. If you answered YES to Question #2 of the Character and Fitness (Crime), please use an electronic attachment to explain. Please be detailed and specific with your explanation. Resolve uncertainty by consultation with a member of our Admissions Office. Traffic Violations 3. Have you ever been charged with any traffic violations or infractions (omitting parking violations)? If you answered YES to Question #3 of the Character and Fitness (Traffic Violations), please use an electronic attachment to explain. Please be detailed and specific with your explanation. Resolve uncertainty by consultation with a member of our Admissions Office. Morals 4. Within the meaning of the general phrase "good moral character," are there any other incidents that might challenge your character, honesty, and integrity? If you answered YES to Question #4 of the Character and Fitness (Morals), please use an electronic attachment to explain. Please be detailed and specific with your explanation. Resolve uncertainty by consultation with a member of our Admissions Office. If you answered YES to any of the above questions, please use an electronic attachment to explain. Please be detailed and specific with your explanation describing the incident(s), including the location(s) and date(s) of the charge(s) or conviction(s), your status at the time of release, and the court deposition(s). In your own words, provide a description of the impact the incident(s) had on you. Resolve uncertainty by consulting with a member of our Admissions Office. http: 5. If I am admitted and then matriculate, I will have a continuing obligation to disclose promptly any incidents that occur during my time as a law student that might reflect adversely on my good character and fitness to practice law.

Please submit a current resume which outlines your professional and volunteer experience, academic accomplishments, and other pertinent aspects of your background you wish to share with the admissions committee.

Letter of Good Standing

If you have attended another law school as a J.D. candidate, you must submit a letter of good standing from your previous law school. Failure to produce a letter of good attending will disqualify you from consideration.

L50: 164 | G50: 3.65 | Deadline: April 3, 2023 | ED: November 30, 2022

Please include a double-spaced, two to three page personal statement. A carefully prepared personal statement telling us about yourself and reflecting our admissions criteria, which are described on our website, is very helpful to the Admissions Committee. Include any special factors, problems, plans, explanations, or additional information that you think might help the Law School in acting on your application.

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should explain why you’re going to law school by the end of the essay, and why you’re interested in Univ. of Wisconsin in particular.

This section is optional. Once you submit your application materials, they cannot be changed or returned. If there is something we haven't asked about in the application that you want to highlight, you may include two to three paragraphs as an attachment marked "addendum."

You must answer all character and fitness questions carefully, thoroughly, and honestly. Omission or falsification of information relevant to these questions may serve as grounds for rescinding your admission to the University of Wisconsin Law School. When you apply to be admitted to the bar, the state bar organization may conduct a background investigation on you and may also seek a copy of your law school record. Any discrepancies between the character and fitness information you provide on your Law School application and the information compiled for your bar application may impede your admission to the bar. Please note that satisfaction of Character and Fitness requirements for the University of Wisconsin Law School does not mean that Character and Fitness requirements for any state bar have been satisfied. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners http://www.ncbex.org/character-and-fitness/ .

Please provide us with a current résumé.

L50: 163 | G50: 3.76 | Deadline: July 15, 2023

The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law is particularly interested in students who will add to the intellectual climate and diverse perspectives of the student body. We therefore require that you include a personal statement (as an electronic attachment) describing any special characteristics, background, or experiences that will help us achieve our goal of a dynamic learning community.

Supporting Information

This section is optional. Please attach documents providing information that you cannot include elsewhere only in the event that you deem it of critical importance in the evaluation of your admission materials.

In addition to academic promise, we assess many qualities, characteristics and experiences in the admissions decision. Your resume is one of the best ways to convey to the admissions committee the range of your work and volunteer experiences, level of expertise and responsibility, and skills and interests.

L50: 164 | G50: 3.93 | Deadline: May 31, 2023

Attach a personal statement of no more than two (2) double-spaced, typed pages. One of the goals of the Admissions Committee, at Texas A&M University School of Law, when making decisions is to admit a diverse student body that will contribute to a collaborative and progressive learning environment. Academic background and strength of performance, though important, are not the only criteria evaluated in the application process. For this reason, a personal statement, written by you, is required as part of the application. In this statement we seek information about you. Statements about law in general or law and society will not be useful. The statement should illustrate the life experiences and talents that make you unique. You are invited to write about significant obstacles that you have overcome and events in your life that influence your perspective.

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should explain why you’re going to law school by the end of the essay with specific, personal examples.

This section is optional. (OPTIONAL) Please attach document, no longer than one (1) double-spaced, typed page, pertaining to any area of the application for which you would like to provide clarification or additional explanation.

This is an open-ended addendum prompt, which could be used to submit a GPA addendum, LSAT addemdum, or work or study break addendum, among others. However, it ca only be one page, so be concise.

Attach a descriptive resume. Please include details about:

L50: 165 | G50: 3.83 | Deadline: July 31, 2023 | ED: December 15, 2022

Personal Statement : Each year, the Admissions Committee receives applications from many more qualified individuals than the law school is able to admit. In making admissions decisions among applicants with comparable LSAT scores and GPAs, the Committee considers a number of other factors. These include: interesting or demanding work or service experience; leadership potential; rigorousness of undergraduate course of study; graduate study; economic need requiring significant employment during college; social or cultural disadvantages; and extraordinary family or personal responsibilities. Your personal statement should discuss any of these factors that you would like the Committee to consider. The statement should be two to three pages in length, typed and double-spaced.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in FSU in particular by the end of the essay.

This section is optional. If you wish to supplement your application with a diversity statement, you may do so with an attachment to your application through LSAC. The statement should not exceed two typed pages, double spaced, using a 12-point font.

This prompt does not interpret diversity either broadly or narrowly; feel free to write about untraditional diversity factors.

Academic Addendum

This section is optional. Academic Addendum (optional): You may include an academic addendum, explaining any circumstances that you believe may have negatively affected your undergraduate GPA or performance on the LSAT.

6. Violation of Laws

5. institutional discipline.

A detailed résumé should accompany the application and must be submitted as an attachment.

L50: 163 | G50: 3.71 | Deadline: August 1, 2023 | ED: January 1, 2023

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement. We recommend that you use the personal statement to present to the Admissions Committee information and perspectives regarding your background, experience, special circumstances, and interests that you believe will help the Committee understand your unique story. In addition, the statement should address why you are interested in obtaining a law degree and, more specifically, in attending the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. The personal statement should be no longer than 750 words, double-spaced.

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should explain why you’re going to law school by the end of the essay, and why you’re interested in Univ. of Maryland in particular.

This section is optional. The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law is committed to promoting diversity in legal education and in the profession as a whole. Toward that end, the Admissions Committee invites applicants to submit a statement explaining how they would contribute meaningfully to the diversity of the law school. For example, your statement may address how characteristics such as, but not limited to, your geographic origin, age, culture and language, or your experience overcoming barriers presented by race, social status, economics or disability demonstrate your capacity to make a special contribution to our law school community. Please limit the length of the statement to 250 words. (Optional Diversity Statement)

Please carefully read and respond to the 12 questions in the application that relate to your Character and Fitness for Admission to the Bar. The failure to provide honest and accurate answers to the questions posed below is very serious, often more significant than the act or event requiring disclosure. The questions we ask in this section track the questions that will be asked by many state bar admission authorities. FAILURE TO DISCLOSE THIS INFORMATION IN A TIMELY MANNER MAY RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE SCHOOL OF LAW AND COULD DELAY OR EVEN PREVENT YOUR ADMISSION TO THE BAR. For any affirmative answer, please electronically attach a statement marked “Character and Fitness.” Your answer should include the date and location (city, town and state) of each incident, a description of the incident, and a full explanation of the circumstances surrounding – and the resolution of – each event. The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law reserves the right to request additional information from you, including further explanation concerning the incidents in question, court records, documents, or any other relevant information. Applicants have a continuing duty throughout the application, admission, and enrollment process to inform the Office of Admissions of any changes in the information provided in the application to ensure that it remains complete and accurate. Failure to provide truthful and complete answers, or failure to inform the Office of Admissions of any changes to your answers, may result in revocation of admission or disciplinary action by the School of Law, and/or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which you seek admission to the bar.

Upload attachment(s) when completing the application form.

Submit a résumé or curriculum vitae detailing your education, employment, skills, honors, awards and accomplishments.

L50: 164 | G50: 3.72 | Deadline: April 1, 2023

At Colorado Law, we seek students who advance our core values of character, diversity, leadership, and commitment to service, and will contribute to our mission to be an outstanding public law school that provides students with a state-of-the-art legal education and prepares them to serve wisely and with professionalism; advances the development of knowledge through scholarship, testing of new ideas, and challenges to the status quo; and serves as a vehicle and catalyst for meaningful public service – all of which deliver high value to our students and have positive impacts, both locally and globally, on the legal profession and society. Please write a personal statement explaining how you can contribute to the values of Colorado Law. You may also discuss any other factors that you think may assist the Admission Committee's evaluation of your application, such as: background information; experiences, talents or special interests; adversities you have overcome; and your reasons for applying to the University of Colorado Law School. The personal statement is an opportunity for us to get to know you. Be authentic and share information about yourself that is not available in other components of your application (without restating your resume). We’re also looking for evidence that you can communicate effectively. Be sure to write clearly and concisely, taking extra care to avoid misspellings, grammar issues, and other errors. Your essay must be in your own words, double-spaced, and should not exceed 1,000 words. Please attach your personal statement electronically to your application.

Optional Statements

Optional Statement: You may submit an optional statement on any one or more of the following: (a) aspects of your upbringing, life experiences, work or service experiences, or education that you believe set you apart from most law school applicants; (b) economic disadvantage or other obstacles you have overcome in pursuing your education or career thus far and in applying to law school; and (c) how your diversity (diversity can be broadly defined as racial/ethnic, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic status, veteran status, or other forms of diversity) will add to our community. You do not need to talk about information you included in your personal statement. This additional statement is an opportunity for you to share more information about yourself that doesn't appear elsewhere. This statement is optional. Your optional statement must be in your own words, double-spaced, and not exceed 500 words. Please attach your optional statement electronically to your application.

Addenda: You may attach addenda as necessary to explain items in your application about which we may have questions. All addenda must be in your own words and double-spaced. Please attach addenda electronically to your application.

Please answer fully and accurately the following character and fitness questions. If you have any questions as to how to answer these questions, please first refer to our web page . If you still have questions please email our Assistant Dean of Admissions. Failure to fully and accurately answer these questions may result in expulsion or other disciplinary action by Colorado Law. There are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. You are encouraged to determine what those requirements are in the jurisdiction in which you intend to practice by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. As a part of your application for admission to the bar, many states will review your answers to these questions and may require additional information during their determination of your fitness to practice law.

1. Have you ever been warned for any disciplinary or academic reason, placed on disciplinary or academic probation, suspended, requested or advised to discontinue your studies, dropped, expelled or requested to resign, or otherwise subjected to discipline by any school, college, university, law school, or other post-secondary institution? Include, for example, any warnings or discipline for violation of school or dormitory policies related to alcohol or controlled substances.

Have you ever been accused of a violation of an honor code or student conduct code?

Have you ever been investigated, arrested, cited for, charged with, or convicted of any alcohol or drug-related offenses? Include any traffic or other violations that involved alcohol or drugs, as well as any minor in possession or open container charges. Include all matters that have been dismissed for any reason, subject to a diversion or a deferred prosecution program, or otherwise set aside. You do not need to disclose any incident (including a juvenile one) that ended in the sealing or expungement of the incident by a court. Expungement or sealing of a record is different than a dismissal as it is conducted by a court and results in a court order.

Have you ever been, in the last five years, investigated, arrested, cited for, charged with, or convicted for any traffic violation ? Exclude violations disclosed in the previous question and any parking tickets. Include all matters that have been dismissed for any reason, subject to a diversion or a deferred prosecution program, or otherwise set aside. You do not need to disclose any incident (including a juvenile one) that ended in the sealing or expungement of the incident by a court. Expungement or sealing of a record is different than a dismissal as it is conducted by a court and results in a court order.

Have you ever been investigated, arrested, cited for, charged with, convicted, imprisoned, or placed on probation or parole for any offense against the law? Exclude violations disclosed in the previous two questions. Include all matters that have been dismissed for any reason, subject to a diversion or a deferred prosecution program, or otherwise set aside. You do not need to disclose any incident (including a juvenile one) that ended in the sealing or expungement of the incident by a court. Expungement or sealing of a record is different than a dismissal as it is conducted by a court and results in a court order.

Please attach a current résumé. Please show volunteer activities as well as work experience. It is also helpful to include the number of hours per week that you participated in an activity, club, or job. You do not need to include any high school activities or sports unless they are particularly relevant to your current goals.

L50: 164 | G50: 3.67 | Deadline: March 15, 2023 | ED: November 15, 2022

UW Mission Statement

The University of Washington School of Law aspires to be the best public law school in the nation and one of the world’s most respected centers for interdisciplinary legal studies. We strive to be leaders by shaping and defending just and sustainable laws and policies through our scholarly discovery, ethical advocacy, inspired teaching, and generous public service.

At the University of Washington School of Law, the primary goal of the admissions process is to enroll students who demonstrate outstanding academic, professional, and leadership promise; are committed to generous public service and ethical advocacy; and who have background and experiences that will enhance the diversity of the student body, thereby enriching the law school educational environment. As such, applicants are invited to write a personal statement that describes their potential contributions to our vibrant community. Please limit your response to 700 words. Applicants may include the following factors in their personal statement or the optional supplemental statement: perseverance against substantial obstacles; socio or economic disadvantage; family or personal adversity; social hardships; disability; prejudice or discrimination; leadership potential; studying or living abroad; foreign language skills; special talents; unique life experiences; or geographic diversity.

(Optional) Supplemental Statement

Applicants may supplement their personal statement by including a response to one (1) of the following optional questions:

Applicants may include an addendum explaining any reason(s) for grade point average trends and/or LSAT score discrepancies. Please limit any addendum attachments to one (1) page.

If the answer to either question below is yes , you must explain fully on a separate attachment. Note: For criminal matters, the entry of an expungement or sealing order does not relieve you of the duty to disclose the matter. You may indicate the existence of such an order in your explanation. It is the applicant's duty to notify the Office of Admissions & Financial Aid immediately of any and all circumstances and events that may occur from the date the application is submitted to the first day of enrollment that may change the initial response to either of the following questions. All students also have a continuing obligation to disclose immediately to the law school any and all circumstances and events occurring after the first day of enrollment until the date of their graduation which may bear on their character and fitness to practice law. 1. Have you ever been dropped, suspended, warned, placed on academic or scholastic probation, placed on disciplinary probation, expelled, requested to withdraw, or allowed to withdraw in lieu of discipline from any college or university, or otherwise subjected to discipline by any such institution or requested or advised by any such institution to discontinue your studies there? NOTE: This question is similar to questions that will appear on state bar applications. If you answered "yes" to question (1) regarding Character and Fitness, please explain fully on a separate electronic attachment. Note: For criminal matters, the entry of an expungement or sealing order does not relieve you of the duty to disclose the matter. You may indicate the existence of such an order in your explanation. It is the applicant's duty to notify the Office of Admissions & Financial Aid immediately of any and all circumstances and events that may occur from the date the application is submitted to the first day of enrollment that may change the initial response to either of the questions. All students also have a continuing obligation to disclose immediately to the law school any and all circumstances and events occurring after the first day of enrollment until the date of their graduation which may bear on their character and fitness to practice law.

Please provide a résumé detailing any significant vocational, non-vocational, extracurricular or community activities, volunteer work, honors, awards, any service in the Armed Forces, job descriptions and major areas of responsibility, along with dates of employment (mm/yyyy) and the number of hours per week devoted to such activities, publications, or other information that you believe the University of Washington School of Law should consider in evaluating your application. Also please include details as to any foreign language proficiencies you possess, including the level of ability with regard to speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. Your résumé may not exceed three (3) typewritten pages.

L50: 160 | G50: 3.59 | Deadline: June 1, 2023

Please submit an essay on any pertinent topic. While there is no word limit, your statement will be evaluated for clarity, content, and skill of presentation. It is to your advantage to convey information and views that are important to you, and that you believe should be weighed in considering your application for admission.

Other addenda can be attached here, if desired.

LEOP Addendum

On a separate electronic attachment, write out and answer all questions that are applicable to you. Questions not answered will be assumed not to pertain to you. This supplemental information will be used to evaluate your claim of significant adversity and to determine whether to offer admission. Your application to the LEOP program will not be considered without this information. If your claim of significant adversity does not meet LEOP admissions requirements, your application will automatically be considered for general admission by the Admissions Office.

II. LEOP STATEMENT (Optional)

Please submit a statement in which you identify and describe in detail the challenges and obstacles that you have faced and the impact they may have had on your academic preparation. The obstacles may be cultural, economic, educational, familial, geographic, linguistic, or social in nature. Include specific information on what you have done to meet and/or overcome these challenges that are not evidenced by your responses to the LEOP Supplemental questions above or in the general personal statement.

We strongly encourage students to consider answering these questions.

Character Questions

You must answer all of the character questions in this section of the application. A "yes" answer does not disqualify you from admission, but an explanation must be provided for each "yes" answer. Additionally, if you answer "yes" to the last three questions in this section, you should consult the rules and regulations of the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State in which you wish to practice the law to determine if there is anything that may affect your eligibility for admission to the bar. Have you ever enrolled in a law program at any other ABA accredited institution? Yes/No Have you ever been subject to dismissal, suspension, probation or other academic or disciplinary sanction, been found to have violated a conduct or honor code, or been warned by any college or university or professional school? Yes/No Have you ever been discharged, rejected during probation, or have you ever resigned under pressure or unfavorable circumstances from any employment? Do not include a layoff that was caused by the employer's financial situation. Yes/No Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, or is any such charge now pending against you? For purposes of this question, a conviction includes a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or a verdict or finding of guilt, regardless of whether sentence is imposed by a court. Traffic violations which must be reported under this question include Failure to Appear, Driving Without a License, Driving with a Suspended License, and Reckless Driving, as well as all traffic violations that resulted in a misdemeanor or felony conviction. You need not answer “yes” because of an arrest that did not result in a conviction as long as the charges are no longer being adjudicated. You need not answer “yes” for any arrest or conviction that has been sealed, expunged, dismissed, or set aside. Yes/No

Please provide a résumé which includes all significant employment, internships, memberships, and professional and volunteer activities during and after college. Include any honors, awards or other recognition (scholastic, collegiate, extracurricular, or community) you have received and the basis for your selection. Include dates of participation. Be sure to account for all significant blocks of time since the completion of your undergraduate degree, including your activities this year while applying to law school. Please limit to two pages.

Please note their specific request to address blocks of time since your graduation (if relevant).

L50: 164 | G50: 3.85 | Deadline: February 1, 2023

Please include a brief personal statement indicating your reasons for wanting to study law, why you chose to apply to Pepperdine Caruso Law, significant extracurricular activities, and any further information which you feel should be considered by the Admissions Committee. Pepperdine maintains a strong commitment to diversity stemming from its Christian heritage and seeks to admit students from a variety of academic, cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. It is through the inclusion of others from diverse points of view and experiences that one often begins to see dimensions of truth previously unseen. In your personal statement, you may choose to reflect on your life experiences with an emphasis on how the perspectives you have acquired would contribute to the diversity of Pepperdine Caruso Law.

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should explain why you’re going to law school by the end of the essay, and why you’re interested in Pepperdine in particular. They want diversity statements to be included as part of the personal statement.

Optional Mission Response

This section is optional. Optional Mission Statement Pepperdine is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. Caruso Law’s dedication to our Christian mission drives a deep desire to embody and imbue in our students the highest standards of ethics and morality. We are proud to have a strong Christian faculty that also includes several professors from other faiths. We welcome students of all faiths, as well as students who are not part of any faith tradition. Our complete mission and vision can be found here . Please share with the Admissions Committee how you would contribute to this unique community.

This essay is optional

This section is optional. OPTIONAL - Please use this space if you need to add supplemental information not already disclosed elsewhere in your application. Diversity statements should be included as part of the personal statement (see instructions).

This addendum prompt could be used for a GPA addendum, LSAT addendum, or work or study break addendum, among others.

Please attach a résumé including record of employment, scholastic honors, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.

L50: 163 | G50: 3.75 | Deadline: June 1, 2023 | ED: December 15, 2022

A short personal statement (approximately 1 - 3 double-spaced pages) is required. We encourage you to provide information about yourself not otherwise found in your application. For example, you may wish to highlight your background, personal or cultural factors, achievements, obstacles overcome, goals, or experiences that you believe would contribute to the diversity of the law school community.

In an info session, the presenter said that the best PS’s he’d ever encountered weren’t about law (hiking the Appalachian trail, baking cookies, learning how to play an ancient Afghan drum), but they did “stick the landing,” i.e. make the link to law.

Additional Statement

This section is optional. Richmond Law considers whether a student comes from an underprivileged socioeconomic background, is a first-generation college student, has a disability or is from a group underrepresented in the legal profession. We encourage any additional statements you wish to provide.

This section is optional. If you would like to include an addendum to address any other factors you have not already addressed, you are welcome to use an addendum for that purpose.

The résumé may be of any length and should provide chronological information about your academic background, work experiences, extracurricular or charitable activities, and accomplishments.

L50: 164 | G50: 3.74 | Deadline: April 1, 2023

Please submit via electronic attachment a personal statement of no more than two typed, double-spaced pages in which you may bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee anything about yourself that you believe to be relevant to the admissions decision. Your statement should include any factors that you deem important to the Committee’s evaluation of your candidacy, including for instance, personal and family matters; educational background, talents and experiences; or reasons for applying to law school as they may relate to your personal or professional goals. (Please include your full name in the right corner of the top margin of your personal statement.)

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should consider explaining why you’re going to law school by the end of t he essay, and why you’re interested in Cardozo in particular.

This section is optional. If you would like to add an additional statement or essay regarding any personal characteristics or any other factors (economic, social, physical, educational, or cultural) that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider when reviewing your application, we invite you to share them in this Optional Essay. Please include your full name in the right corner of the top margin of your essay.

This is an opportunity to talk about non-traditional diversity factors, obstacles, and background.

If the answer to any of the questions in this Character and Fitness section is "yes," please submit a full descriptive statement. If you wish to provide additional information, you may do so via an electronic attachment. Answering "yes" to any of the questions below does not preclude admission to the Law School.

In addition to answering the questions in the Employment Section, please submit a copy of your résumé via an electronic attachment.

L50: 161 | G50: 3.60 | Deadline: August 1, 2023

LORs: 0 required, 3 accepted

Please write an essay about yourself or about a significant experience you have had.

You should use this as an opportunity to provide information not provided elsewhere that you believe should be taken into account by the Committee on Admission. This essay should reflect solely your own work. Although neither a minimum nor a maximum, a suggested length is 2 to 3 double-spaced, typed, pages. Statements that are significantly shorter or longer than this guideline should demonstrate exceptional writing and editing skills.

Your essay should be used to provide information about yourself that you consider significant to our evaluation of your file. General essays about the justice system or your perceived character strengths are not particularly useful or helpful to your chances for admission, nor do we recommend that you simply repeat information provided elsewhere in your application.

We want to learn what makes you tick and why you are someone we should want to enroll at Tulane. We are interested in learning about those of your qualities that would be valuable to the legal profession, the law school classroom, and the community. You may wish to describe a significant experience in your life or to discuss your interest in or motivation for attending law school.

Avoid using your essay to explain problems with your academic, LSAT, or conduct record, but do ensure that these matters are addressed—preferably in the optional “GPA/LSAT Addendum”.We know that you can't tell your life story in 2-3 pages. Don't try to. A strong personal statement is one where we learn something about you, but also want to learn more. Share with us a complete story or experience, but avoid feeling like you must tell us all of your stories and experiences.

This prompt is mostly open-ended but they really emphasize writing about an experience that is specifically significant to you.

This section is optional. Tulane Law School is proud of its diverse student body. Students, faculty, and staff with a range of backgrounds , identities, and experiences create an atmosphere at the Law School where every individual is welcomed, supported, and encouraged to succeed. If you wish to include an optional statement of how you would contribute to this culture and you feel that have not sufficiently addressed this topic in your personal statement or other material , you may include an optional statement here. This optional statement would also be the appropiate place to discuss any economic, cultural, social or educational factors that have presented obstacles that you have had to overcome (assuming that you wish the Committee on Admission to consider such factors in evaluating your application).

GPA/LSAT Addendum

This section is optional. You have the option to attach a supplemental statement, in addition to your Personal Statement, that describes any experiences or circumstances (including any physical and/or psychological difficulties) not mentioned elsewhere in this application that might have adversely affected any previous objective measures of academic performance. You may also addresss any factors that may have adversely affected standardized testing results. If you choose to discuss these circumstances, what would be most helpful to our Admissions Committee is understanding whether these circumstances still prevail today and, if so, how would this affect your success in a law school program. We ask that you do not simply reference/refer to information you may provide in other attachments to your application. Even if the nature of the explanation is related to circumstances provided in other attachments, write your response as if this were a stand-alone document. We emphasize that this statement is truly optional, and there is no expectation that you share this information if you are uncomfortable and/or choose not to be public about your conditions or status. We simply are creating this space to do so without needing to use space in your personal statement.

We strongly encourage you to respond to this essay.

Extracurricular Activity

This section is optional. If there are significant college or graduate school activities (clubs, organizations, community involvements, family responsibilities, etc.) that were not listed in the required Résumé attachment, you should use this optional document to list and/or describe your commitments in detail, including any awards or honors earned and/or accomplishments achieved. This is optional, but we offer this space in case you feel your resume would be less organized by including this information. Many candidates with significant work experience who do not wish to include college or graduate activites find that this optional attachment may help to better organize their resume submission.

Interest in Tulane

This section is optional. Optional (but helpful for those seeing the most comprehensive consideration for admission and scholarship): Please tell us why you are currently interested in attending Tulane Law School. You may use a few sentences, a few paragraphs, or (when well written) a few pages. While this question is optional, please understand that answering this question will improve your chances of admission and/or consideration for our highest scholarship awards, and failure to answer this question may be a factor in determining admission and scholarship eligibility.

10. Character and Fitness

Please electronically attach a current résumé. Your résumé should include, at a minimum,

*all post-secondary educational institutions you attended *all paid employment of any kind, post-secondary school *all volunteer or internship placements, post-secondary school *special skills and talents (i.e. language ability, professional certifications, professional licensure, etc.)

Be sure to provide dates for each entry, and if part-time, indicate average hours per-week.

Extracurricular activities (i.e. athletic teams, leadership in clubs/organizations) may appear on the resume, or they may be included in the separate "Extracurricular Activity" attachment. (This is completely up to you, but we offer this option so you can best organize and represent your accomplishments.)

L50: 163 | G50: 3.76 | Deadline: July 1, 2023 | ED: March 15, 2023, December 15, 2022

Attach a two-to-three page (double-spaced) personal statement with your application. You may select any topic you wish.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in Villanova in particular by the end of the essay.

Villanova Law welcomes, but does not require, a diversity statement, which can help us learn more about our applicants and how they would contribute to our classrooms and community. If you choose to submit a diversity statement, please discuss any factors or attributes you consider important and relevant but be mindful not to repeat key aspects of your background and experiences already covered elsewhere in your application. Historically, applicants have discussed information about factors including, but not limited to, race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, disability, first generation college or professional school status, being a nontraditional student/student parent, geographic diversity, ideological diversity, etc.

Optional Essay #2

This section is optional. The admissions process consists of a fair and comprehensive review of all applicants to determine potential success at Villanova Law and the legal profession. Admission assessment will consider all achievements, both academic and non-academic, to enroll students with a broad range of characteristics and perspectives. Considerations include, but are not limited to: academic achievement, leadership and collaboration potential, ability to learn from experience, service to the community, ability to address systemic shortcomings, substantial experience with other cultures, and goal-setting.

Therefore, applicants are encouraged to write an optional essay (no longer than 2 pages) to better express their qualifications, talents, perspectives, and goals. Please feel free to incorporate one of the following five topics into an optional essay.

Leadership and Collaboration 1. : Villanova Law alumni are leaders at all levels of business, government, and civil society. Describe examples of your leadership or collaborative experience in which you significantly influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time.

Project Management : Villanova Law alumni are frequently called upon to organize and manage complex projects to meet their clients' needs. Describe any project management experience or training that you have. Note the complexity and duration of the project.

Overcoming Adversity : Villanova Law students and alumni demonstrate valuable strengths—such as persistence, resourcefulness, and work-ethic—when faced with considerable challenges. When have you been challenged, when did you fail, when were you convinced you lost? How did you resolve and overcome it?

Businesses That Do Good : Villanova Law's commitment to be a place "Where Law Meets Business" is not only a reference to conventional industry and commerce, but also reflects a concern for the business aspects of non-profit organizations. Describe your involvement with the business, marketing, or financial matters of any non-profit organization with which you have worked.

Empathizing With Others : Villanova Law alumni are advocates for their clients. Describe a time you were faced with having to empathize and act to protect someone from a completely different circumstance or life background that you have had yourself. Describe what experience, values, or personal characteristics you believe would help you be a strong advocate for clients facing adversity.

We strongly encourage you to respond to answer at least one of these topics if you are able/applicable.

Optional Essay #1

Leadership and Collaboration : Villanova Law alumni are leaders at all levels of business, government, and civil society. Describe examples of your leadership or collaborative experience in which you significantly influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time.

Optional Addendum #2

This section is optional. If needed, please attach any additional documents you wish to include in your application.

This is an open-ended addendum prompt, which could be used to submit a diversity statement, GPA addendum, LSAT addemdum, or work or study break addendum, among others.

Optional Addendum #1

Attach a copy of your current résumé.

L50: 160 | G50: 3.76 | Deadline: August 9, 2023 | ED: December 1, 2022

A personal statement provides an opportunity for you to present information on your life experiences that have shaped and formed your view of the world around you, your motivation to join the legal profession, and/or any other pertinent information about you that you would like to share with the Admissions Committee that is not available elsewhere in your application. It should give us a clear picture of the person you are and how you may contribute to the quality of classroom discussions. Varying opinions make for a better overall education experience. The personal statement should be two pages, double spaced and composed by you.

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should explain why you’re going to law school by the end of the essay, and why you’re interested in Univ. of Tennessee in particular.

Optional Diversity

This section is optional. Our society is best served when the classroom reflects the wide-ranging, multifaceted, and characterful nature of the people within it. In addition to recruiting students who demonstrate exceptional academic and professional potential, the Admissions Committee purposefully seeks to enrich the classroom and to ensure a superior educational environment through actively recruiting a diverse student body. We encourage you to attach a brief (optional) statement that may be helpful to us in reaching a thoughtful and informed decision on how your personal background will contribute to the diversity at UT Law.

Ways in which you can potentially contribute to student diversity include:

This section is optional. You may submit multiple addenda to provide any additional information that you believe would help our Admissions Committee evaluate your application. For statements containing more than one topic, address each on separate pages and include a description header on each page.

These are optional/if applicable

Time After College

Attach a current résumé.

L50: 161 | G50: 3.75 | Deadline: August 1, 2023

Submit a brief personal statement written by you in your own words. You may use your personal statement to convey to the Admissions Committee any experiences, interests, goals, unusual circumstances, or other information not otherwise included in your application that you believe would be helpful to the Committee in evaluating your application. When reviewing applications, the Admissions Committee gives positive consideration to an applicant's socioeconomic disadvantage, substantial obstacles such as family or personal adversity, and educational disability. It also takes into account other factors that contribute to a diverse and engaged law school student body and legal profession, including, but not limited to, geographic residence, work and volunteer experience, leadership qualities, commitment to community and public service, communication skills, multilingual proficiency, experience of life in a foreign country or on a Native American tribal reservation, and other qualities of background and experience not ordinarily well-represented in the student body.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why law and why Wayne State in particular.

This section is optional. Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., famously said, "The life of the law is not logic but experience." We draw experience from many sources, and the diversity of those sources enriches our experience. At Wayne State University Law School, we value diversity in all its forms, and we invite you in this optional essay to expand our horizons and describe how your experience in life has shaped you and your perspective. The diversity statement should be no more than 3 pages, double spaced in 12 point font.

This section is optional. Attach addendum if applicable.

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Please attach a professional peer reviewed résumé.

L50: 162 | G50: 3.64 | Deadline: March 15, 2023 | ED: November 10, 2022

We encourage all applicants to electronically attach a Personal Statement, which should be approximately two to three pages in length. The Personal Statement must be a product of your own work. It should be prepared without the assistance of other persons or professional writing services. This is your opportunity to persuade the Admissions Committee that you should be admitted to Baylor Law School. Through your Personal Statement, the Admissions Committee will try to get a sense of you as a person and will evaluate your writing ability. Any number of factors could be helpful to the Admissions Committee, including your motivation to study law; evidence of academic achievement, leadership, and responsibility; community involvement; educational, social, and economic background; and any special skills that you possess, such as bilingual language skills or advocacy skills. We are particularly interested in any aspect of your background that would allow you to distinctively add to the diversity and enrichment of the law school environment. The Admissions Committee places considerable importance on the Personal Statement. Include your name and LSAC account number on each page of your Personal Statement.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in Baylor in particular by the end of the essay.

You may submit an addendum in response to our mission statement (https://www.baylor.edu/law/index.php?id=930089), discussing how your experiences and/or beliefs align with that mission statement. You may submit an addendum that explains your specific interest in Baylor Law. You may submit an addendum that discusses aspects of your academic background, LSAT performance, or life experiences that you believe are not otherwise clear from your application. You may submit an addendum highlighting how you will bring a diverse perspective or experiences to the Baylor Law community. Each addendum should not exceed two pages in length, double-spaced ,and it should not be used as an extension of your personal statement.

Don’t be fooled! Though Baylor calls this an addendum, and though it doubles as an addendum prompt, they are also, kind of sort of, asking for a “Why Baylor” essay.

Because of the high ethical standards governing lawyers, the failure to disclose an act or event such as the ones described below is often more significant and leads to more serious consequences than the act or event itself. Failure to provide full and truthful answers may result in denial of admission, withdrawal of admission, expulsion after matriculation, revocation of the law degree after graduation, other disciplinary action by the Law School, referral to appropriate legal education authorities and state bar examiners, and/or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which you seek admission. Failure to answer a question and/or providing superficial explanations will result in your application file being considered incomplete. Full candor in the application process is required not only by Baylor Law but also by the state bar for the jurisdiction(s) in which you intend to practice. At the start of your studies, the state bar authorities will review your law school application answers for accuracy by means of a thorough background check. Additionally, your entire history will be checked again by the state bar authorities when you apply for admission to the bar, which you must do in order to practice law. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Read the following questions very carefully. If the answer to any of the following questions is "yes," you must provide a detailed explanation in a separate Word document as an electronic attachment. Include your name and LSAC account number on each page. This explanation must be separate from any material provided as part of your personal statement.

Instructions for the question below: You may exclude minor traffic violations. You must, however, report any traffic or other offenses involving alcohol, drugs, or a controlled substance, or any offenses in which there was an attempt, successful or not, to suspend or revoke your driver's license. List and provide a detailed explanation of each instance, including its ultimate disposition. You must disclose each instance, even if no charges were filed, even if you were granted any type of pretrial diversion, even if filed charges were dismissed (with or without prejudice), even if such charges resulted in a deferred adjudication, even if you were acquitted of such charges, or even if such charges resulted in a conviction that was reversed, set aside, vacated, or expunged. Administrative license suspensions must also be disclosed. You must also disclose any matters involving a failure to appear or answer any citation or warrant, whether for a traffic violation or otherwise. Disclosure is required even if you have been informed by any source that you do not have to disclose any such instance and even if a search of your public records made by you or on your behalf did not disclose an instance that has in fact occurred.

C&F prompt covering the following topics: Since you responded "yes" to a character and fitness question, you must provide a detailed explanation including a description of the final outcome of each incident.

Prior Law School History Since you left a law school in less than good standing, you need to provide a detailed description of why you left that school and the cause the departure.

A résumé is required.

L50: 163 | G50: 3.76 | Deadline: March 1, 2023

Please provide a personal statement that highlights aspects of your background that you believe will be of interest to the Admissions Committee. There is no specific required topic or question to address. Write about something personal, relevant, and individual to you. This may include writing about a significant aspect of your background, a quality or trait that you believe defines you, a transformative experience, or the things that interest and motivate you. The Admissions Committee is particularly interested in aspects of your background that may not be evident from other parts of your application. This statement should be approximately 2-3 double-spaced pages.

Optional Question

This section is optional. SMU Dedman School of Law is committed to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, justice, and inclusion are ingrained into everything we do. You are encouraged to submit an optional essay that reflects how you can add to or support that commitment. This statement should be approximately 2-3 double-spaced pages.

This section is optional. If you have other addenda you would like to submit, please attach them here.

Include a brief paragraph concerning your motivation for applying to SMU Dedman School of Law, including academic reputation, interest in a specific area of study, interest in Dallas, ties to the area or to SMU, and personal reasons such as family, spouse, or significant other moving to, or located in, the area. This statement should be 1 double-spaced page or less.

We strongly encourage you to respond to the Why SMU? essay.

Please attach your resume. It may include employment experiences, extracurricular or community activities, internships, memberships, volunteer activities, and any honors, awards, or other recognition. (This should be approximately 1-2 pages.)

L50: 161 | G50: 3.54 | Deadline: June 30, 2023 | ED: December 1, 2022

A personal statement is required to complete your application. The statement should address factors that have been significant in your development and identity; experiences or circumstances that may distinguish you from other candidates; or any special achievements or accomplishments. You should feel free to discuss a topic or topics of your choice. Please limit your submission to two pages of double-spaced type.

At State’s Dickinson Law, we believe that diversity enriches everyone’s educational experience. We are as committed to welcoming people of diverse cultures and lifestyles as we are to preparing them to become the next generation of practice-ready attorneys. As an inclusive community, Dickinson Law defines diversity broadly to include racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, first generation students, adult learners, and any others who have experienced subordination, marginalization, or isolation in academic communities because of their identity status. Although not required, you may submit a supplemental statement discussing how you will contribute to the diversity of thought and experience within the Dickinson Law community.

You may include an addendum addressing pertinent information that would provide the admissions committee with additional insight into your admission application.

This is an open-ended addendum prompt, which could be used to submit a GPA addendum, LSAT addendum, or work or study break addendum, among others.

Specific Interest

A brief statement describing your specific interest in Dickinson Law is preferred, but not required.

We recommend that you write this essay.

L50: 161 | G50: 3.70 | Deadline: March 15, 2023 | ED: November 15, 2022

A personal statement of no more than three pages, double-spaced, is extremely valuable in the selection process. Because we do not grant personal interviews, this is your opportunity to tell the Admissions Committee more about yourself. It is, in essence, your personal interview on paper. You may write your personal statement on any subject, but you should include a statement explaining your interest in attending the University of Houston Law Center in either your personal statement or an optional statement. Use the electronic attachment to submit your statement. Past statements have included such topics as:

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should explain why you’re going to law school by the end of the essay, and why you’re interested in UH Law Center in particular.

Other Optional Statement

This section is optional. You may wish to explain or highlight elements in your application that are not readily apparent. You may write an optional statement regarding your diversity, disadvantaged background, socioeconomic status, grade trends, substantial discrepancy between your performance on standardized tests and your actual level of academic achievement, or any other information you believe is relevant to the Admissions Committee that has not been previously included in your personal statement. If you did not include it in your personal statement, you should also include a description of why you want to attend the University of Houston Law Center.

Attach a résumé or a list of civic and extracurricular activities, honor societies, and work experience.

L50: 163 | G50: 3.60 | Deadline: March 1, 2023

A personal statement is required of all applicants. Please refer to section 7 of the instructions for more information on the personal statement.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in Temple in particular by the end of the essay.

Sp.A.C.E. Statement

This section is optional. A Sp.A.C.E. statement is optional. Please read the description of the Sp.A.C.E. program under Admission Evaluation Process in section 14 of the instructions for more information.

General Information

This section is optional. Please feel free to include any additional information you feel would be helpful to the Admissions Committee.

11. Character & Fitness

This section is optional. Please feel free to attach a copy of your résumé.

Academic Honors

This section is optional. In the event that an award is made after the submission of your application, you may update your application by submitting a brief statement.

Employment Information

This section is optional. You may supplement the employment question with an additional page(s) or electronic attachment if necessary.

13. Other Service

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L50: 161 | G50: 3.74 | Deadline: June 1, 2023 | ED: December 1, 2022

In your separate personal statement, please describe and discuss the aspects of your background, qualifications, experiences, activities, perspectives, etc. relevant to the criteria for selection set forth above. You may also wish to address (a) why you wish to study law, setting forth your special qualifications or aptitudes; (b) how you plan to use your legal training; and (c) any additional information you deem important for the admissions committee to consider.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in San Diego in particular by the end of the essay.

This section is optional. If you would like to provide additional information not included elsewhere in your application, an addendum may be attached here.

Please attach a current résumé or a list of employers.

L50: 162 | G50: 3.76 | Deadline: March 31, 2023 | ED: December 1, 2022

A personal statement is required to complete your application. The statement should address factors driving your decision to attend law school, factors that have been significant in your development and identity, experiences or circumstances that may distinguish you from other candidates, or any special achievements or accomplishments. Please limit your submission to two pages of double-spaced type.

A brief second statement outlining your specific interest in Penn State Law is preferred, but not required. (This would be submitted under section "Specific Interest")

This section is optional. Penn State Law and Penn State University value diversity. Applicants are invited but not required to submit a statement reflecting on how you will contribute to diversity, how you incorporate diversity into your everyday life, or how your life or decision to pursue legal education have been influenced by factors such as, but not limited to: age, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity/expression, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, work experience, or other factors.

Additional Addendum 2

This section is optional. You may include an addendum on any topic of your choice. This may include any economic, cultural, or societal factors about which you wish to inform the admissions committee; your academic record or LSAT result(s); or other pertinent information that would provide the admissions committee with additional insight into your admission application.

Additional Addendum 1

This section is optional. A brief statement outlining your specific interest in Penn State Law is preferred, but not required.

Short Answer Questions

Please include a current résumé.

L50: 159 | G50: 3.54 | Deadline: April 30, 2023

Please submit a personal statement on a topic of your choice. The Admissions Committee is interested in gaining insight into your passions, character, intellectual abilities, and writing skills. Although the topic is open ended, your ability to write clearly, concisely and persuasively is important. Please note the Committee prefers essays to be submitted in 12 point font, double spaced, and no more than two pages in length.

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should explain why you’re going to law school by the end of the essay, and why you’re interested in UConn in particular.

You may include an optional essay or addendum which discusses additional information not included in your personal statement. This statement should provide further explanation or details which may not be readily apparent in other sections of your application. Please note the Committee prefers essays to be submitted in 12 point font, double spaced, and no more than two pages in length.

You must attach a résumé.

L50: 158 | G50: 3.74 | Deadline: March 1, 2023

Your personal statement is your opportunity to share with the Admissions Committee your significant personal, social or academic experiences that demonstrate why you are interested in attending law school and what qualities you will bring to our campus. Please attach a 2-3 page double spaced statement reflecting your interest in seeking a J.D. and in joining our community.

This is an open-ended prompt but you should consider including information about “Why KU” in this statement.

The University of Kansas School of Law seeks to build a diverse student body reflective of our community and our nation. In a separate attachment, please share with us your life experiences or personal characteristics that would add to the diversity of the student population and enrich the academic and cultural experience.

Additional Addendums

If you wish to address any additional qualifications or concerns not covered in the application, personal statement, or résumé, please attach your additional addendums here. This is entirely optional.

Kansas Statement

The University of Kansas School of Law seeks to attract students from all fifty states and every nation. In a separate attachment, please briefly share with us any personal interest or connection to Kansas, the University of Kansas, or the University of Kansas School of Law.

This is a broad statement that may touch on the law school, University, or State of Kansas.

If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions , please provide a thorough explanation on a separate sheet or electronic attachment submitted with your application. Include the date, nature of the event or proceeding, name and location of the court or tribunal, disposition of the matter, and any other relevant information to fully explain the situation. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. They may also consult the website of the National Conference of Bar Examiners . 1. Have you ever been subject to any sanction, probation, or disciplinary actions for any reason in any of the secondary schools, colleges, or universities you have attended (include records that have been sealed or destroyed under a school's file management policy, include actions related to university or college residential living)? Yes/No 2. Have you ever had a protective or restraining order entered against you? Yes/No 3. Have you ever been arrested for, issued a citation for, noticed to appear or summoned, charged with, taken into custody, indicted or convicted of a felony, misdemeanor or infraction other than a minor traffic infraction (include diversions, sealed or expunged records, and juvenile offenses)? Yes/No 4. Have you ever been subject to proceedings at an academic institution related to accusations of personal or academic dishonesty (include records that have been expunged, canceled or annulled)? Yes/No 5. Have you ever had your driver's license suspended or revoked, or have you ever been arrested for, charged with, summoned, taken into custody, indicted or convicted of a traffic violation involving alcohol or a controlled substance? (include diversions, sealed or expunged records, and juvenile offenses) Yes/No 6. Have you ever been charged with a military offense (include diversions and sealed or expunged records)? Yes/No 7. Have you ever been investigated in connection with a professional certificate or license, or had a professional certificate or license denied, revoked or suspended? Yes/No 8. Have you ever been a party to bankruptcy proceedings, had a tax lien filed against you, or been a party to any other civil or criminal proceeding related to unpaid financial obligations? Yes/No

Please attach a résumé to your application that includes all your relevant education, work experience, volunteer activities, honors, scholarships, awards and other activities that reflect your background and experience. You must list all post-secondary (after high school) institutions where you enrolled. Please include the start and end date for each institution.

Please note to list all post-secondary institutions.

Supplemental Application for Foreign Candidates

For candidates planning to attend on F-1, J-1 or related visa status that requires proof of financial viability.

If you will require a visa to attend, you must provide financial documentations that demonstrate you can support your educational expenses.

L50: 159 | G50: 3.54 | Deadline: August 1, 2023

Please provide an example of your writing in the form of a personal statement. Though there is no prescribed topic, this statement can describe how an event, achievement, individual, or personal circumstance has shaped your experience and outlook. Use no smaller than 11-point font and double space your answers. It should be no longer than two pages. Do not submit an academic paper as a personal statement.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in Oregon in particular by the end of the essay.

Diversity & Equity Essay

This section is optional. We believe diversity is key to the intellectual, educational, and social mission of the law school, the university, and the legal profession more broadly. At Oregon Law, we’re not satisfied with simply preparing students to be lawyers—we believe we have a parallel responsibility to develop leaders with skills and capacity to engage and lead effectively within, across, and around difference. As a learning community, we should all be working towards addressing systemic inequities thoughtfully, working with differing perspectives, and holding firm on a shared belief that we can learn from each other.

Please describe how you will contribute to cultivating an inclusive and equitable learning community at the University of Oregon School of Law.

Additional Attachment

This section is optional. If there is any other information that you would like the admissions committee to consider, please attach an additional statement.

Why Oregon Law? Essay

Inconsistencies between the content of your law school application and that of a future bar application can result in an investigation by bar examiners, and lack of candor in and of itself may be enough to deny certification to practice in some jurisdictions.

If you answer “Yes” to any of these questions, you must describe the event(s), including why, when, and where it occurred. Describe what disciplinary actions were taken. Answering “Yes” to any of these questions does not necessarily preclude your admission.

A résumé is required .

L50: 161 | G50: 3.64 | Deadline: May 15, 2023 | ED: December 1, 2022

A personal statement is required and assists the Admissions Committee in selecting a highly-qualified and diverse entering class. It is also used to assess each applicant's written English skills. The personal statement provides each applicant with the opportunity to describe his or her interest in law school, the uniqueness of his or her character and experience, and his or her potential to contribute to Loyola's community. The personal statement should be 2-3 pages in length, double spaced, using no smaller than 10 point font. The personal statement must be the original work of the applicant.

Please attach personal statement here.

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should explain why you’re going to law school by the end of the essay, and why you’re interested in LMU in particular.

Addendums or Statements

This section is optional. Optional addendums are accepted for the following:

6. Character and Fitness

This section is optional. Please attach résumé. (Optional, but highly recommended.)

L50: 160 | G50: 3.70 | Deadline: March 15, 2023 | ED: November 15, 2022

The personal statement should be approximately two pages in length. Somewhere in your statement briefly address why you are interested in MU. We do not recommend explaining any legal or educational issues associated with your application here. If needed, please address these issues in a separate addendum.

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should explain why you’re going to law school by the end of the essay, and why you’re interested in Mizzou in particular.

Underrepresented

This section is optional. Mizzou Law considers whether a student is from a group underrepresented in the legal profession. If you believe you fall into this category, indicate your reasons in detail in an attachment.

We recommend that you write this essay if you fall in this category.

First-generation College Student

This section is optional. Mizzou Law considers whether a student is a first-generation college student. If you believe you fall into this category, indicate your reasons in detail in an attachment.

Underprivileged Students

This section is optional. Mizzou Law considers whether a student comes from an underprivileged socio-economic background. If you believe you fall into this category, indicate your reasons in detail in an attachment.

This section is optional. No additional addendum is required, however you may attach other items if needed.

Please attach your resume. Please include education, employment, activities, community service, etc.

L50: 160 | G50: 3.70 | Deadline: March 15, 2023

A statement no longer than three typed pages (double spaced, 12 point font, one-inch margins). Through the personal statement, the Admissions Committee seeks to gain insight into the abilities, motivation, and experiences of an applicant and to assess his/her writing ability. An applicant's personal statement also should explain his/her specific interest in pursuing a Juris Doctor degree at the Boyd School of Law at UNLV.

This section is optional. Should you wish to provide any additional information that you feel the Admissions Committee should be aware of, please do so here.

If you answer yes to any of the following questions you must provide a statement describing your actions and a detailed description of the charges and/or sanctions against you. A positive answer to any of these questions does not necessarily adversely affect admission, but failure to disclose relevant information may lead to disciplinary action by the law school or affect your admission to the bar. Include full details, including relevant date(s) of the incident(s), status(es) of final disposition of the charge(s), and the name and address of the authority in possession of your record. You are strongly encouraged to err on the side of inclusion rather than exclusion in answering these questions. It is common for bar examiners to ask questions that differ in depth, breadth, and/or scope from the character and fitness questions above. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners 1. Have you ever been subject to sanction or discipline by any academic institution, or do you have pending any charges which could lead to discipline? (You do not need to include sanctions stemming from academic probation or academic dismissal.) If you answered "yes" to the academic Character and Fitness question, please provide a detailed statement.

Have you ever been convicted of a crime or adjudicated delinquent, or are there any criminal charges pending against you? (You need not report either juvenile matters for which records have been sealed or minor traffic violations.) If you answered "yes" to the criminal Character and Fitness question, please provide a detailed statement.

Have you ever been, or are you presently subject to a disciplinary proceeding by any professional organization or licensing body? If you answered "yes" to the professional Character and Fitness question, please provide a detailed statement.

A descriptive résumé listing employment, honors, publications, extracurricular activities and community service. If you were not employed or not attending school on a full-time basis for any period of time, indicate dates and how your time was spent.

Part-Time Statement

This section is optional. All part-time applicants must submit a brief statement describing the reasons why they are applying to either of the part-time programs.

L50: 157 | G50: 3.62 | Deadline: April 15, 2023 | ED: November 15, 2022

With your application, you must submit a personal statement that you wrote yourself. The Admissions Committee carefully considers all the information contained in your file. In order to evaluate your application the Committee needs complete information about you as a person, potential law student, and lawyer. In the personal statement you may write about any of your accomplishments, any particularly meaningful experience, your reasons for applying to law school, or any other topic of your choosing. Your personal statement should be in 11-12 point font, single-spaced (double-spaced between paragraphs) and a maximum of 2-3 pages in length. You may use a separate addendum to explain any other information you consider pertinent to your application, such as your undergraduate performance; your LSAT results; your employment history; any personal, cultural, or economic factors that may have adversely affected your academic performance; any gaps in your resume.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in Kentucky in particular by the end of the essay.

This section is optional. This area allows for the Admissions Committee to learn additional relevant information about you that you may not have been able to express in your personal statement. If you wish, you may submit an additional essay on any of the following topics:

You may submit an essay for one or more essay topics. Each essay should be one page, double-spaced and titled appropriately.

This could be used as a nontraditional diversity essay, Why X? essay (if not addressed in PS), etc.

This section is optional. If there is any additional information that you would like to include with your application which you consider relevant to the admissions decision, please attach it here. Such information may include your undergraduate performance; your LSAT results; your employment history; any personal, cultural, or economic factors that may have adversely affected your academic performance; any gaps in your resume; or your specific interest in UK Law.

Please attach resume here. The inclusion of your resume is required.

L50: 162 | G50: 3.62 | Deadline: March 1, 2023 | ED: February 10, 2023, December 12, 2022

The Committee on Admissions requires applicants to submit a personal statement with the application. Your personal statement is your opportunity to tell us about yourself, your background, your achievements, and other factors you want us to consider in evaluating you for admission. This statement may be a maximum of 3 pages double-spaced and must be electronically attached.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in American in particular by the end of the essay.

This section is optional. (Optional) You may attach a separate statement explaining how your personal circumstances are of special relevance to this application.

This section is optional. If you wish to include a brief addendum regarding information not already addressed in other application materials, please attach it here.

Please attach a résumé that may include the following items: Employment, awards, honors and scholarships (including those received in college), extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and accomplishments.

L50: 163 | G50: 3.70 | Deadline: March 1, 2023 | ED: December 1, 2022

Please submit an essay on any topic. One hallmark of a Northeastern University School of Law education is the freedom to pursue the areas of law that interest you, both in and out of the classroom. Likewise, we are granting you the freedom to decide what to cover in your personal statement. Your essay should be in your own words, no longer than two pages, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins and in 12-point font.

This section is optional. Your essay(s) should be in your own words, one page, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins and in 12-point font, with a label at the top of the page indicating which prompt(s) you are answering. Prompt 1 : The National Jurist recognized Northeastern Law with an A+ grade for practical training in its 2022 “Best Schools for Practical Training” issue of preLaw magazine. Our signature Cooperative Legal Education Program , or "co-op," guarantees you nearly a year of full-time work experience in the areas of law that interest you, anywhere in the world. With co-op employers in more than 40 states and 70 countries world-wide, Northeastern lets you tailor your experience to your professional interests and travel the world on co-op if you choose. What field(s) of law would you like to pursue on co-op and why? Prompt 2 : Northeastern is a nationally recognized leader in public interest law with a strong reputation for producing accomplished leaders in the field. The success of our graduates in part reflects our social justice mission. What specific social justice issue are you most passionate about, and how have your professional or personal experiences influenced your interests? Prompt 3 : At Northeastern University, diversity is about excellence and inclusion. It’s about the way in which we engage with the world, the opportunity to learn from new perspectives, a core value for the University, an essential element of contemporary life, an expression of cultural pride, and a reflection of our campus, community, and global partners. Northeastern University School of Law, in keeping with the mission of Northeastern University, is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of faculty, students, and staff that welcomes and respects all persons, regardless of race, gender, age, creed, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family structure, first-generation status, socio-economic status, or ability status. We strive to develop an open and respectful environment that draws on talent from every sector of society and engages the global community. We are dedicated to the integration of multiple, divergent perspectives, and to the principle that a diverse and inclusive community not only supports innovation and creativity, but also creates and promotes cultural understanding throughout Northeastern’s community. With these guiding principles, the School of Law aspires to promote a thriving society built on equal opportunity and social justice. How has your background shaped who you are today or your future aspirations, and how will your presence enhance the Northeastern community?

We strongly encourage you to respond to respond to at least one of these prompts, especially if you chose a non-traditional personal essay topic.

This section is optional. If there is anything about your application that you would like to address, you may submit an addendum. Your addendum should be no more than one page, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins and in 12-point font.

This is an open-ended addendum prompt, which could be used to submit a diversity statement, GPA addendum, LSAT addemdum, or work or study break addendum, among others. Since this app has no separate attachment for Character and Fitness, this section could also be used as a C&F explanation.

Please provide a current résumé. Include work experience - including paid or unpaid employment, internships and volunteer work - as well as activities. Limit the résumé to no more than two pages.

L50: 160 | G50: 3.58 | Deadline: April 1, 2023

The Admissions Committee requires a personal statement in the form of a written essay of approximately two or three typed pages, double-spaced. Please tell us about a significant life experience that has helped to shape your career choice and desire to attend law school.

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should explain why you’re going to law school by the end of the essay, and why you’re interested in Seton Hall in particular. They also stress providing lear examples from your experience.

This section is optional. The Admissions Committee would like to provide you with the opportunity to share additional information with us. Please note that this statement is optional, and the decision to skip this section will not affect the review of your application.

Please describe the world you come from (ie. your family, community or school) and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.

LEO Program Essay

This section is optional. If you are seeking consideration for admission via the LEO program, you must attach this supplemental essay that explains the hardships you have overcome. To be eligible for admission to the LEO Program, students must demonstrate resiliency and perseverance in the face of social, economic or educational challenges, or other hardships, and bring determination, compassion, and leadership skills to the Seton Hall Law School community. Do not simply reference/refer to information you may provide in other attachments to your application, such as your personal statement. Even if the nature of the explanation of your hardship is related to circumstances provided in other attachments, write your response as if this were a stand-alone document. For specific types of claims, please also address the following issues:

English is not your first language: If you weren't born in the USA, when did you arrive? What is your primary language? At what age did you learn English? What is the current language spoken in your home? What was the language of instruction in elementary school, middle school, high school, and college?

Physical/Learning/Other Disability: Describe the nature of the disability, including your age at onset or diagnosis. Describe what help, if any you have had in dealing with this condition and how it has affected your educational development and academic record. (Documentation of the existence and nature of the disability with recent reports from treating physicians, counselors, or other professionals should be scanned and attached to the application, or mailed to the admissions office.)

Family Circumstances: Explain how your family circumstances affected your educational opportunities and/or achievements. Have any of your relatives attended college? (If so, who?)

Economic Hardship: How has your family's economic circumstances affected your educational achieivements. If you attended a private elementary or high school, what was the source of tuition/financing? (Documentation of economic hardship must be submitted such as personal income tax return(s) for the last two years and/or financial aid award letters. These should be scanned and attached to the application, or mailed to the admissions office.)

Inferior pre-college schooling: Explain how the shortcomings of schools attended prior to college affected your early education.

All LEO applicants MUST include this additional essay. The essay should be titled: "LEO Admission Essay".

This is for the LEO Program - “Applicants Seeking Legal Education Opportunities” (Summer Institute) More info here: https://law.shu.edu/About/diversity/LEO/index.cfm

GPA/LSAT Explanation

This section is optional. You have the option to attach a supplemental statement in addition to your Personal Statement, that describes any experiences or circumstances (including any physical and/or psychological difficulties) not mentioned elsewhere in this application, that might have adversely affected any previous academic performance or standardized testing results. It is important that you address whether these circumstances prevail today, and, if so, how would this affect your success in a law school program. Do not simply reference/refer to information you may provide in other attachments to your application. Even if the nature of the explanation is related to circumstances provided in other attachments, write your response as if this were a stand-alone document.

This is for the LEO Program - "Applicants Seeking Legal Education Opportunities" (Summer Institute) More info here: https://law.shu.edu/About/diversity/LEO/index.cfm

Supplemental Documents

This section is optional. If you wish to scan and attach any supplemental information to document answers provided elsewhere in this application, you may attach/scan the document(s) and attach them here.

Provide a résumé or curriculum vitae indicating all employment experience since secondary/high school until the present. You should include part-time and summer work. Include number of hours worked and if employment was part-time. If you have never been employed, you may attach a letter explaining this in lieu of a résumé.

L50: 159 | G50: 3.46 | Deadline: May 1, 2023

We want to know your motivation for continuing your schooling, your career aspirations, and how you believe Loyola's program will help you meet your goals. Your statement should not exceed two pages in length (double-spaced).

This section is optional. Loyola University Chicago strives to be the school of choice for diverse, talented and dedicated law students. How might your own background and/or experience add to the diversity of our student body? This is an optional opportunity to provide us with relevant information that you were not able to include elsewhere in your application. The essay should be about one page in length (no more than two, double-spaced).

This section is optional. If you believe any item in your application requires clarification, and/or you would like to provide more context to the Admission Committee, you are welcome to submit a brief addendum.

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners . The following questions require a "yes" or "no" response. An affirmative response will not necessarily prejudice your admission to Loyola or to the bar of a U.S. jurisdiction. If you answer "yes" to any question, you must provide a detailed written explanation of the circumstances. If you are unsure whether to answer "yes" to any question, we recommend answering "yes" and fully disclosing all incidents. Failure to answer these questions completely and with candor may result in the revocation of an offer of admission to Loyola or other action under Loyola's Code of Conduct. Applications for admission to the bar of a state or other jurisdiction usually require the disclosure of more information than is required by this application. If a disclosure in your bar application(s) differs materially from a disclosure required by this application for admission, it may result in denial of your admission to the bar. You should therefore ensure that your disclosures in this application are as complete and accurate as possible. 1. While enrolled at a college, university or other higher education institution, were you ever suspended, dismissed, expelled, placed on probation, or otherwise disciplined for academic or non-academic reasons (including, but not limited to misconduct related to alcohol or substance abuse)? You must disclose any matters or proceedings that are pending at the time of your application.

Were you ever suspended, expelled, terminated, placed on probation, or otherwise disciplined by any organization or agency charged with regulating professional or business conduct, or are any such proceedings pending?

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense or accepted/admitted responsibility (such as by paying a fine) for a criminal citation other than a minor traffic violation (fine $200 or less)? You are not required to disclose arrests that did not result in a criminal charge or citation, or criminal charges or citations (or juvenile adjudications) that have been dismissed, expunged or sealed. You must disclose any criminal charges or citations that are pending against you at the time of this application.

Has your driver's license ever been suspended for any reason?

Did you answer "yes" to any of the questions in the Character and Fitness section? If so, you must provide a detailed written explanation of the circumstances. If you answered "yes" to more than one question, please include all explanations in one document, identifying each. You must include in the explanation(s) the date, year, location, circumstances of the violation and the fine and/or sanctions or remedial measures imposed. Please include your name and LSAC account number at the top of the page. Do not provide official documentation in lieu of a written explanation of circumstances.

NOTE: Continuing Duty to Disclose -- After you submit this application, and throughout your attendance in law school, if admitted, you are required to inform Loyola University Chicago School of Law promptly and in writing of any matters that require any change or addition to your responses to the questions above. Failure to comply with this obligation may result in adverse action under Loyola’s Code of Conduct.

Please type your FULL NAME to indicate that you understand and accept responsibility for the information above.

If you answered "yes" to any of the questions in the Character and Fitness section, you must provide a detailed written explanation of the circumstances. If you answered "yes" to more than one question, please include all explanations in one document, identifying each. You must include in the explanation(s) the date, year, location, circumstances of the violation and the fine and/or sanctions or remedial measures. Please include your name and LSAC account number at the top of the page. Do not provide official documentation in lieu of a written explanation of circumstances.

It is required that applicants attach a current resume or curriculum vitae.

Law School Standing

This section is optional. If you answer "yes" to this question, you must provide an attachment with a complete explanation of the circumstances.

L50: 161 | G50: 3.69 | Deadline: July 31, 2023 | ED: November 4, 2022

Applicants are required to include a personal statement containing information about themselves, such as work experience, leadership roles, community service, specific interest in the law, or unique circumstances. This information will be used by the Admissions Committee to reach a decision on the application. While review by others is acceptable, this statement should be written solely by the applicant.

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should explain why you’re going to law school by the end of the essay, and why you’re interested in MIami in particular.

Overcoming Obstacles

This section is optional and is if you want to apply to Miami scholars.

This section is optional. If you need to provide additional information to the Admissions Committee for review, please submit an addendum as part of your application.

Significant Writing

Character and Fitness and the Need for Full Disclosure: Applicants should respond fully and accurately to every question on the application. In evaluating applications, the Admissions Committee is primarily concerned with your potential for success in and contribution to the academic program and to the law school community. The Admissions Committee also places high value on the honesty and integrity required in the practice of law. The care and candor reflected in the responses on your application are significant factors in the Committee’s evaluation. You should be aware that, in conducting character and fitness investigations, bar authorities frequently request copies of candidates' applications for admission to law school to determine whether they have supplied erroneous or incomplete information in the admissions process. If discrepancies are found, bar authorities may conclude that they undermine a candidate's credibility and call into question a candidate’s fitness for admission to the bar. Therefore, Miami Law places upon applicants the continuing duty to notify the law school of any changes to information required by the Character and Fitness questions on the application for admission. This responsibility begins when you submit your application for admission and continues throughout your time as a law student. You are required to answer the application’s Character and Fitness questions completely, irrespective of any statute, administrative rule, court order, or legal or administrative proceeding expunging/sealing the information from any record or purporting to authorize any person to deny the existence of such matters. Receipt of advice from any source (including legal counsel) that such information need not be disclosed does not release you from the duty to disclose or justify a failure to disclose. Please note that your duty to disclose extends to warnings and sanctions imposed as a result of violation of any rules in university dormitories and off-campus housing. Pending matters or charges expected to be brought against you must also be disclosed. If you are unsure about the nature or the ultimate disposition of a particular charge, you are advised to make full disclosure of the charge. A subsequent finding that you failed to disclose relevant information is often more detrimental than the incident requiring disclosure itself.

Conviction of a Crime and State Bar Requirements: In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the bar admission requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Contact information for all relevant jurisdictions are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Applicants with criminal convictions may find it difficult to gain admission to the bar of some states. State bar authorities are concerned about the candor of prospective lawyers and thus with applicants’ truthfulness in supplying and updating information requested on law school applications. Applicants failing to disclose on their law school applications a crime for which they have been convicted may experience, on that ground alone, unusual delays or other problems in being admitted to the bar.

For any affirmative answer, applicants are required to submit a statement that includes the date, location, and a detailed explanation and resolution of each incident using the Character and Fitness feature under the Attachments section of the application. After initial review of your application, the Admissions Committee may request additional documentation.<

Applicants are required to include a résumé or curriculum vitae detailing their education, employment, skills, honors, awards, and accomplishments.

Advocacy and Public Service

L50: 158 | G50: 3.59 | Deadline: August 1, 2023

Please submit a personal statement that speaks to your reasoning for wanting to become a legal professional. How do you think the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law can aid your goals?

We suggest you follow the prompt closely.

(Optional) Diversity, equity, and inclusion are important values to our institution. Please describe your potential to support the law school's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to help bring diversity to the legal profession.

(Optional) You may include an explanation related to your academic or work history that is not otherwise described in law school application.

Under Disclosures

Please submit a current résumé.

L50: 160 | G50: 3.61 | Deadline: April 1, 2023 | ED: November 15, 2022

Please complete this section by discussing academic achievements, work experience, special interests, honors, community involvement, and other matters you believe will assist the Admissions Committee in evaluating your application. Please limit your answer to two 8-1/2 x 11 pages (which must be attached electronically). Please include your name and LSAC account number on each supplemental page.

We believe enrolling a diverse student body enriches the educational experience for everyone. We recognize and value many forms of diversity, including race and ethnicity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, language, culture, national origin, religious affiliation, age, disability status, political viewpoint, and family circumstances. Please include a supplemental essay if you would like to discuss the importance of diversity to you and/or how you would contribute to a diverse environment at CWRU Law.

Interests and Goals

In evaluating applicant files, it is helpful for us to learn about an applicant's interests, goals, and expectations of law school. We encourage you to attach a supplemental statement describing your particular interest in Case Western Reserve University School of Law as it relates to your personal and professional objectives.

We strongly encourage students to submit this statement.

In order to be licensed to practice law, you will need to sit for a state bar examination. The bar examination application questions vary from state to state but generally will require you to disclose whether you have been subject to any criminal or disciplinary proceedings. When answering these questions, please keep in mind that any discrepancy between your responses on your application for law school admission and your application for admission to the bar may be an impediment to your admission to the bar in many states. If your answer is "yes" to any of the Character and Fitness questions, you must supplement your response with a full explanation of the circumstances, including dates. Use a separate sheet or electronic attachment and clearly identify the number of the question. All matters must be reported, even if they were dismissed, expunged, or sealed under the laws of any state. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. 1. Have you ever been the subject of a hearing pursuant to the Law School Admission Council's Rules Governing Misconduct and Irregularities in the Admission Process? Yes/No 2. As an adult or juvenile, have you ever been cited for, charged with, subject to a penalty for, or convicted of a crime? A crime includes a misdemeanor, felony, or traffic offense involving drugs or alcohol. Note: Include matters that have been expunged or subject to a diversion program. Yes/No 3. Have you been charged with any moving traffic violations that were not alcohol- or drug-related during the past ten years? Note: Include matters that have been expunged or subject to a diversion program. Please specify date, location, details of the violation, and outcome. Yes/No 4. Have you ever been charged with academic or disciplinary misconduct at any postsecondary educational institution? Yes/No 5. Have you ever been dismissed, suspended, placed on academic warning or probation, disciplined, expelled, or officially requested or advised to withdraw from a postsecondary educational institution due to inadequate academic performance? Yes/No 6. Have you ever been subject to a restraining order? Yes/No 7. Has a professional association or state licensing board ever suspended or revoked a professional license that you held or has such an association or board ever required you to appear at a proceeding where license suspension or revocation was a possible sanction? Yes/No 8. Have you ever been terminated, suspended, disciplined, or permitted to resign in lieu of termination from any job? Yes/No

Please attach a résumé. Include job dates, the employer name and location, and your position held. List in chronological order, most recent first.

Please note the preference for chronological order.

At Case Western Reserve University School of Law we have a strong tradition of inspiring leaders. We evaluate all of our applicants for leadership potential. Describe in one page or less what characteristics you have that make you a leader. Please be sure to include at least one example of a time when you demonstrated your leadership potential.

L50: 160 | G50: 3.55 | Deadline: June 1, 2023

Electronically attach your personal statement. This is your opportunity to support your application with anything you wish to say about yourself and your abilities, interests or personal history. This statement should be limited to two pages double-spaced.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider addressing why you want to attend law school and Georgia State in particular.

This section is optional. Feel free to attach an optional diversity statement. Please limit to no more than two pages double spaced.

Law Violations

This section is optional. If you answered YES to Question 4 of the Character and Fitness section regarding "law violations", you are required to attach a statement explaining the circumstances of each incident. Include at least the following information for each instance: date, description of the offense(s), and disposition.

These attachments are for if you answered specific C&F questions.

Attended Any Law School

This section is optional. If you answered YES to the question, "Have you ever attended any law school", electronically attach a separate statement explaining why you did not complete the program. (Note: An official law school transcript must be forwarded to LSAC. Additionally, a Letter of Good Standing must be mailed directly to the College of Law's Admissions Office.)

Academic Interruption

This section is optional. If you answered YES to the question, "Has your college, university, graduate, professional or technical school course of study ever been interrupted for one or more terms," electronically attach a separate statement explaining each instance. Include at least the following information for each instance: date, school name, reason for interruption and any condition(s) placed upon your return.

Honor Code Violations

This section is optional. If you answered YES to the question, "Are you currently charged with, or have been found guilty of, any violation of academic honesty, honor code, or conduct regulations of a previously attended institutions," electronically attach a separate statement explaining each instance.

Academic Discipline

This section is optional. If you answered YES to the question, “Have you ever been expelled, suspended, or placed on probation or discipline, academic or otherwise,” electronically attach a separate statement explaining each instance. Include at least the following information for each instance: date, school or organization name, reason for probation or discipline, and any condition(s) place upon your return or reinstatement.

Non-Resident Addendum

This section is optional. OPTIONAL ONLY FOR NON RESIDENTS OF GEORGIA This is your opportunity to further reiterate your desire to attend the Georgia State University College of Law. Feel free to discuss the reasons for relocating to Georgia (i.e. employment, military assignment, or any past or current Georgia ties).

Visa/Perm. Resident Card is req., the rest of the addendums are optional/as applicable.

This section is optional. Electronically attach your resume.

Miscellaneous Addenda

This section is optional. This is your opportunity to attach any statement or explanation regarding your academic performance including the LSAT.

L50: 160 | G50: 3.51 | Deadline: May 1, 2023

The Admissions Committee seeks to identify how each applicant might enhance our community and use his or her legal education to have a positive impact. Please submit a two-page, double-spaced, typed Personal Statement. In your Personal Statement, please describe how your life experience provides evidence relevant to these considerations. Please attach your Personal Statement.

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but they want to know how you would contribute legally using past evidence from previous life experiences.

LSATExplanation

This section is optional. Do you believe that any personal background factors have caused your LSAT scores or undergraduate grades to under predict your ability to perform successfully in law school? Such factors might include, but are not limited to, physical or mental disability, English as a second language, quality of primary or secondary education, maturing non-academic experiences such as work experience, and ethnic and cultural factors by reason of which you have had less experience in dealing with culture-bound standardized tests. If your answer is "Yes," please identify and explain any such factors. It will be helpful if you could also identify a counselor, teacher, or other person who is aware of the factor and would be able to describe its extent.

These essays are optional but we recommend you answer them if they are applicable.

This section is optional. Do you believe that you are a member of a minority group, however described, which is inadequately represented by the legal profession today, either because too few lawyers are drawn from that group or because members face challenges in access to representation? If your answer is "Yes," identify the minority group, describe in what way you believe it is inadequately represented by the legal profession, and describe how you think you can make a contribution to the solution of the problem.

Miscellaneous

This section is optional. If there is additional information you would like to attach to your application in order to help the admission committee make a decision on your file, please attach it here. We ask that you limit the size 2 pages, double-spaced typed. Thank you.

This section is optional. Please attach your résumé.

L50: 158 | G50: 3.64 | Deadline: March 1, 2023

The personal statement is the applicant's opportunity to tell the Admissions Committee additional information, including why he or she wants to study law and any information that would be helpful to the Admissions Committee in evaluating the application. Applicants may also want to clarify information regarding their Law School Admission Test (LSAT) scores or undergraduate grades. The University of Nebraska College of Law does not conduct face-to-face interviews; therefore, the personal statement is the applicant's best opportunity to convey information that he or she might discuss in an interview. Recommended length for your personal statement is 2 to 3 double-spaced pages.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in Nebraska in particular by the end of the essay.

Disadvantaged Background

This section is optional. If you have overcome significant educational or economic disadvantages to obtain your undergraduate education, please provide an attachment with an explanation.

First Generation Grad

This section is optional. If you are in the first generation in your family to graduate from College, please upload a separate document explaining how this has impacted you and/or your educational aspirations

We recommend that you answer one of these prompts if applicable.

This section is optional. Please use this attachment to upload any additional documents or addendums that weren't previously submitted.

Underserved Communities

This section is optional. If you anticipate a career that will focus on providing legal services to underserved communities after you graduate from law school, please provide an attachment with an explanation.

L50: 160 | G50: 3.60 | Deadline: March 1, 2023

Submit a double-spaced, typed Personal Statement, which, generally, should not exceed two pages. Keeping in mind that LSAT scores and undergraduate transcripts are only a part of what the Faculty Admissions and Scholarship Committee will consider, take this opportunity to explain to the Committee why you should be selected for admission to Denver Law. Topics that the Committee may consider helpful in evaluating qualifications may include:

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should explain why you’re going to law school by the end of the essay, and why you’re interested in Denver in particular.

Supplemental Information

This section is optional. OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION These statements do not replace your Personal Statement.

We suggest this section if you have excelled in a non-law related field that is not covered in your personal statement.

Admissibility to Practice

This section is optional. If you answered "Yes" to either of the Admissibility to Practice questions, please attach an addendum for each "Yes" answer that gives dates and details, including the specific action and final determination.

This addendum is if you responded to any of the C&F Questions (called “Admissibility to Practice” on this app)

If you are unable to locate the requested documentation please provide an additional statement detailing the efforts made to obtain official records.

Your résumé should include, but is not limited to, the following:

84 St. John's University

L50: 162 | G50: 3.66 | Deadline: March 15, 2023 | ED: January 1, 2023, December 1, 2022, November 1, 2022, October 1, 2022, January 6, 2023

lease submit a personal statement or short essay with your application or use an electronic attachment, if applying electronically. Please include your LSAC account number on your personal statement. You may select any topic you wish. Here are some suggested topics:

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in St. John’s in particular by the end of the essay.

This section is optional. If there are economic, cultural, or social factors that have been significant in your development and identity, or that have presented obstacles to you and you wish the Admissions Committee to consider those factors in evaluating your application, please provide a supplementary statement or use an electronic attachment describing these obstacles.

This prompt is like a diversity statement and interprets diversity broadly; feel free to write about untraditional diversity factors.

This section is optional. If necessary, please attach an addendum to your application.

You must attach a current resume.

L50: 159 | G50: 3.61 | Deadline: July 1, 2023

The personal statement is your opportunity to tell us about yourself. Please attached a personal statement that will give the Admissions Committee information you believe relevant to the admissions decision that is not elicited elsewhere in the application. You may address your academic or intellectual interests, significant accomplishments or obstacles overcome, personal or professional goals, educational achievements, or any way in which your perspective, viewpoint, or experiences will contribute to the rich diversity of the School of Law community.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in South Carolina in particular by the end of the essay.

Optional Diversity Statement

This section is optional. South Carolina Law fosters a community where diversity, equity, justice, and inclusion are ingrained into everything we do. We invite you to submit an optional essay that reflects how you would contribute to or support that commitment consistent with the mission of the law school, which is:

The University of South Carolina School of Law prepares lawyer-leaders to serve their communities through rigorous legal studies, exceptional experiential training, and comprehensive professional identity formation within an inclusive and diverse environment. We serve justice and advance the law through engaged learning, teaching, scholarship, and service.

Given the nature of the admission process, you might reflect on how your experiences, achievements, and background inform the perspective you would bring to the life of the law school, both in the classroom and through cocurricular activities. Your experience might not ordinarily be well-represented in our study body unless we understand the contours of your journey to law school so far. While there are no requirements for the content of your diversity statement, nor are there limitations on its content as we seek to know more about you.

This section is optional. Please attach any information you wish to discuss in an addendum to the application.

Please attach a résumé or curriculum vitae which details your employment history, including the name of your employer, your position title, dates of your employment, the number of hours per week, and your reason for leaving. Include significant academic honors, awards, or other recognition you have received, including academic scholarships and fellowships. Be sure to list significant extracurricular activities, community involvement, volunteer service, or other activities.

L50: 158 | G50: 3.41 | Deadline: July 1, 2023 | ED: March 1, 2023, December 1, 2022

Personal Essay

Each candidate must complete a 2-4 page (double-spaced) statement presenting any information that may assist the Admissions Committee in rendering a decision. Such statements can include information about yourself, your motivation for attending law school, and how you plan to use your legal education. Our goal is to create an intellectually stimulating student body comprised of persons who have diverse backgrounds and who share a desire for academic excellence and accomplishment. In addition to outstanding academic ability, we seek evidence of qualities such as leadership ability, professional and/or military experience, technical or vocational training, extraordinary accomplishment or success in a previous career, or a history of overcoming disadvantage.

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should explain why you’re going to law school by the end of the essay, and why you’re interested in Rutgers in particular.

Additional Information #2

This section is optional. If there is any information you would like to bring to the Committee's attention that has not been covered in the application or your personal essay, you are welcome to do so by attaching a separate statement. You can include information about your family background, reasons for a weak semester in college, or any other information that you feel should be considered when your application is reviewed.

Additional Information #1

We recommend that you answer one of these essays if they can bring more light to your important accomplishments/experiences that are not addressed in the personal statement.

L50: 162 | G50: 3.54 | Deadline: March 15, 2023

PERSONAL STATEMENT

You are required to submit one essay, or statement, to be considered for admission. The statement provides an opportunity for the Admissions Committee to learn more about you and should include information that is not otherwise apparent in your application. You may write about your background, experiences, interest in law, aspirations, special abilities, or any topic that you feel will help readers of your application get a sense of you as a person and prospective law student. There is no word or page limit. The Admissions Committee will read the statement for style, grammar, and content. The statement must be your own work. It must be prepared without the assistance of other persons or professional writing services, other than for basic proofreading or a general critique. Supplemental materials such as videotapes, cassettes, CD/DVDs, and lengthy manuscripts or research papers will not be reviewed.

OPTIONAL ESSAY

Lewis & Clark seeks to enroll a class with varied backgrounds and interests. If you did not cover these topics in your personal statement, you may write a separate essay discussing how your interests, background, life experiences, and perspectives would contribute to the diversity of the entering class. If applicable, you may also describe any conditions that may have adversely affected your past performance or that you have successfully overcome, including linguistic barriers or a personal or family history of cultural, educational, social, or economic disadvantage.

15. Supplemental Questions

Addendum to application.

If you have additional information you would like to include with your application, but that does not fit within our current list of required or optional attachments, please attach an addendum here.

Scholarship Statement

This section is optional. OPTIONAL - SCHOLARSHIP STATEMENT You have the option of submitting a short (no more than one page) statement with this application regarding your particular qualifications, which can help the scholarship committee in evaluating your request. See the "Merit-Based Scholarship" section in this application for more information on our scholarships.

19. Character and Fitness

Résumé of work experience & activities.

As noted in the application instructions, attach a separate document listing work experience, extracurricular activities, volunteer or community service, special skills, honors, awards, and other outstanding achievements. Include experiences after high school. Please indicate dates worked/served, main duties and responsibilities, position titles, and spell out uncommon acronyms.

L50: 158 | G50: 3.73 | Deadline: July 15, 2023

Applicants must include a personal statement. For additional information, please see instructions. Advice for writing an effective personal statement can be found on the JD Program page under Admission Requirements.

You can either choose one of the following topics (A-C) or one of your choice (open-ended,D).

This section is optional. If there is any additional information that you would like to provide please include it in a short document and attach it here.

Why Cincinnati Law

2. What factor(s) are most important in your law school decision-making process?Affordability/Tuition/AidExperiences Beyond the ClassroomOutcomes/Jobs/Bar PassageDiversity of Student BodyLocation/Access to Urban CoreRanking and Reputation 3. Cincinnati Law offers nine academic pathways. Please check the specialty area(s) of most interest to you:Criminal LawPublic Interest LawLitigation and Alt. Dispute ResolutionBusiness and Entrepreneurship LawIntellectual Property, Innovation & TechHealth and Disability LawInternational LawEnvironmental and Energy LawGeneral and Small Practice

A current résumé is required:

L50: 158 | G50: 3.59 | Deadline: March 15, 2023

In order to ensure the educational benefits of a diverse and active class, the College of Law Admissions Committee evaluates applicants on the basis of many factors beyond test scores and grade-point averages. Those factors may include, but are not limited to, extracurricular activities, unique work or service experience, demonstrated compassion or leadership potential, a history of overcoming hardship or disadvantage, maturity, exceptional talents or skills, trends or improvement in academic performance, success in a challenging undergraduate environment, and graduate school performance. Please describe any factors you wish the Committee to consider when evaluating your application. You may indicate any circumstances that you believe may have adversely affected your academic performance, including but not limited to, experiencing some hardship or disadvantage (e.g. social, cultural, economic, language, educational, physical); family crisis; excessive employment; medical condition; or military service.

This is open-ended. However, the school does not provide a specific Diversity Statement, so some students may wish to incorporate that information into this statement.

Additional Addendum

Please provide any additional information regarding your application that would be beneficial.

Interest in OU

In a short paragraph please describe your interest in the University of Oklahoma College of Law and/or connection to the state of Oklahoma. required (maximum characters 1000)

This information is required. It is a character-defined box so it truly is limited to 1,000 characters.

Lawyers and law students are held to the highest standards of ethical behavior and professionalism. Those responsibilities begin during the application process. You have a duty to report and furnish information responsive to the character and fitness section of this application for admission regarding the four questions below. Failing to disclose an act or event is often more significant than the event itself. The failure to disclose can have serious impact including revocation or rescission of admission and/or scholarships, disciplinary action by the law school, and/or denial of permission to take a bar examination. Failure to disclose information may render you academically ineligible for admission at any time. The following questions must be answered "YES" or "NO". If your answer to any of the following questions is "YES," you must include, on a separate supplementary electronic attachment, information explaining the circumstances in full, including dates. Be sure to include alcohol and drug offenses. Answering "YES," does not automatically disqualify you from consideration for admission to The University of Oklahoma College of Law. Please be advised, however, that there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the state bar associations that license attorneys. Prior to law school matriculation, you should determine what those requirements are in the state(s) in which you intend to practice. The failure to disclose all offenses on your application to law school may preclude your admission to state bar associations. Disclosure alone of character and fitness issues will not guarantee admission to a bar association, since the issues may require conditional admission or denial of admission. PLEASE NOTE: It is your duty to be certain that any sealed or expunged record has in fact been sealed or expunged. Expunged or sealed offenses, arrests, tickets, or citations need not be disclosed. It is recommended that you obtain a copy of the Court Order expunging or sealing the record in question. Failure to reveal an offense, arrest, ticket, or citation that is in fact not expunged or sealed raises questions related to truthfulness in addition to questions regarding the offense itself. It is your responsibility to notify the College of Law Admissions Office of any changes in the above answers. Failure to timely notify the Admissions Office may result in the revocation of your admission or student disciplinary proceedings. 1. Have you ever been charged with a crime, or are any criminal charges pending or expected to be brought against you, other than minor traffic violations? Include any alcohol or drug-related offenses and any reckless driving offenses. Yes/No 2. Have you ever been placed on probation, suspended, dismissed, or otherwise subjected to any disciplinary action, or are any disciplinary charges pending or expected to be brought against you from any college, university, graduate or professional school, or professional association for academic or other reasons? Yes/No 3. Have you ever been a party to any civil legal proceedings (excluding divorce), or do you have any unsatisfied civil judgments against you? Yes/No 4. Have you ever been made subject to an administrative complaint by any duly constituted legal authority, or charged with fraud, immorality, or other dishonorable conduct other than in a criminal proceeding? Yes/No 5. To the best of your knowledge have you ever been the subject of an investigation or are you currently under investigation? Yes/No 6. As a student you also have a continuing obligation to notify the admissions team and/or Dean of Students if your answers to the questions below change to "yes" up until the bar examination at the end of your 3L year. If you are unsure whether a disclosure must be made during your schooling, please reach out to the Dean of Students for clarification. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. I acknowledge the above statement

Resume/Accomplishments

Please attach a listing or résumé of your academic and career accomplishments.

L50: 156 | G50: 3.61 | Deadline: July 13, 2023

The personal statement is an opportunity for the Admissions Committee to get to know you beyond your academic record and for you to showcase your ability to communicate effectively. In your personal statement you should address your motivations for pursuing a legal education, in particular attending the University of New Mexico School of Law, and your legal career goals. Statements are on average between two to three double-spaced pages.

This prompt clearly lays out the topics they want you to answer.

Evaluations/ Special Prog

This section is optional. Please use this space to upload evaluations, grades, or certificates of completion from special summer law programs.

This section is optional. Please use this attachment to submit an addendum. An addendum may be used to provide further details regarding a part of your application or your background that you feel would be helpful to the Admissions Committee as they review your application.

18. Character and Fitness

Applicants who answer "yes" to any of the questions in this section must submit an addendum to fully explain the circumstances, including relevant dates, final dispositions, and other appropriate details. Addenda should be in the applicant's own words. Court documents should not be submitted in place of the applicant's own narrative statement of events.

Resume/ Curriculum Vitae

Please provide a current resume or curriculum vitae.

Heritage Statement

This section is optional. Applicants who selected ?American Indian/Alaskan Native? as all or part of their racial and ethnic identity, but who do not provide tribal affiliation and citizenship information should submit a heritage statement. This statement should describe the applicant’s connection to their Native heritage and are typically one (1) or two (2) pages, double-spaced, using standard fonts and margins.

This request is in accordance with Resolution 102 approved by the American Bar Association House of Delegates in August 2011:

RESOLVED, That the American Bar Association urges the Law School Admissions Council and ABA-approved law schools to require additional information from individuals who indicate on their applications for testing or admission that they are Native American, including Tribal citizenship, Tribal affiliation or enrollment number, and/or a ?heritage statement.?

17. Financial Information

L50: 156 | G50: 3.59 | Deadline: April 30, 2023

The personal statement you submit may address any number of topics, such as your motivation to earn a law degree, particular career goals you may have, relevant information about your personal or professional background, and your interest in Michigan State University College of Law. Your personal statement should be no more than three double-spaced pages.

The required addendum should describe what school you attended, the dates you attended, what program you were enrolled in, and any explanation as to your academic performance.

Supplemental Statement(s)

Applicants may submit supplemental statement(s) to provide additional clarification for any other aspect of their application. This may include the optional diversity statement and any other necessary addenda to explain GPA, LSAT score(s), etc.

Michigan State University seeks to admit students who provide evidence of academic performance, good character, and potential, allowing them to benefit academic rigor of those offered by Michigan State University. The University recognizes that a secure environment enhances learning opportunities. As part of the Admissions process, we require applicants to respond to the following questions. These questions mirror some of those commonly asked by bar examiners, who will do their own evaluations of your character and fitness when you apply for membership. Your answers must be consistent between this application and your future bar application. Your admission to law school does not guarantee admission to the bar of any jurisdiction. You must submit an addendum with your application if you answer "yes" to any question in this section. This addendum should include the date and location (city/state) of events, a brief description of all incidents, and a full account of the outcome, including, if applicable, the location of the court with jurisdiction over the matter. In addition, official final disposition documentation or any corresponding police reports for each incident are helpful, and in some cases required by the Admissions Committee. Affirmative answers to the questions below do not necessarily preclude or even prejudice admission to MSU Law. However, if an offer of admission is extended, the Admissions Committee carefully reviewed all explanations and documentation you supplied related to the character and fitness questions you answered in the affirmative. Discrepancies discovered, or failure to disclose information in this section could result in withdrawal of your offer of admission, dismissal after matriculation to MSU Law, or rejection of your application to take a state bar exam. If you have any questions about the format for disclosing this information, please consult with an MSU Law Office of Admissions professional. NOTE: Applicants are obligated to inform the Office of Admissions of any changes to their character and fitness record (e.g., amendments, updates, or new incidents) before matriculation at MSU Law. Once enrolled at MSU Law, students must notify the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of any changes to their character and fitness record. 1. Have you ever been cited, arrested, taken into custody for, indicted for, charged with, convicted of, or pled guilty to violation of any law or been the subject of a juvenile delinquency or youthful offender proceeding? (MSU Law requires disclosure of all traffic violations excluding parking violations, although repeated parking violations should be included if they resulted in misdemeanor charges. The entry of an expungement or other order sealing or purporting to authorize any person to deny the existence of such matters does not relieve you of the duty to disclose the matter in this application).

If you answered yes to "Have you ever been cited, arrested, indicted for, or charged with any violation of criminal law?" please provide a written description of the incident and how it was resolved. Also attach any official documentation regarding the incident to this application, or send directly to Admissions for inclusion in your file.

If you have been subject to disciplinary action by a college or university, please state the circumstances surrounding the situation, the decisions made by the institution, and any resolution to the incident.

Have you ever been subjected to disciplinary action by the military or by an employer? If you have been subject to disciplinary action by an employer, please state the circumstances surrounding the situation, the decisions made by your leadership, and any resolution to the incident. If you have been discharged from the military under less than honorable circumstances, please discuss the reasons here. Also attach any relevant documentation to the situation, or send the information directly to the admissions office.

Have you ever been suspended from practice, reprimanded, censured, removed, or disciplined by any professional organization or state agency charged with reviewing professional conduct?

Are any of the issues listed above still pending? Examples include incidents that resulted in you being on presently active probation or court supervision.

Have you ever filed bankruptcy or been in default on any loans (including student loans)? If you answered yes to the question concerning bankruptcy, please provide a written description of the situation and how it was resolved. Also attach any official documentation regarding the incident to this application, or send directly to Admissions for inclusion in your file.

You must provide a résumé of up to two pages in length.

Other Tribal Affiliation

Please feel free to attach a short supplemental Tribal Affiliation Statement with additional information.

L50: 158 | G50: 3.50 | Deadline: June 30, 2023 | ED: December 1, 2022

Please submit a typed personal statement (not to exceed two pages) and indicate why you desire to study law and how your family, religious, educational, extracurricular, community or employment preparation has led you to make this choice.

We recommend that you take these instructions literally, though you don’t have to answer them one at a time.

This section is optional. Diversity Statement: How might you contribute to the diversity of the law school community? Please limit your response to one page.

This section is optional. If you would like to submit an additional addendum that you believe should be taken into consideration with your application please do so here.

Please submit a personal résumé of no more than one page listing past employment, community service, and other achievements you believe should be brought to the attention of the committee.

L50: 159 | G50: 3.56 | Deadline: March 15, 2023

The Admissions Committee believes that all relevant factors should be considered when selecting an entering class. In your own words, write a statement describing yourself and your qualifications. You may wish to explain or emphasize a particular part of your transcript or application, and/or describe how your admission would contribute to the diversity of the law school community. You are invited to inform the Committee of achievements and qualities not otherwise revealed by the application.

This prompt is mostly open-ended.

This section is optional. The American Bar Association has encouraged law schools to gather additional information from applicants who indicate that they are Native American. If you wish to provide a heritage statement describing your background and affiliation with an American Indian or Alaskan Native community, you may attach a file.

Optional, if applicable. We suggest answering the Optional Essay.

This section is optional. The Admissions Committee would like to know more about the factors that influenced your decision to apply to Chicago-Kent. You are invited to submit an optional essay of no more than one page that describes the programs and opportunities at Chicago-Kent that are of interest to you.

This section is optional. If you wish to attach an addendum to your application to address a particular issue or to provide additional information for the Admissions Committee, you may attach a file below. Please note that you may only attach one file. If you wish to submit more than one addendum, you must first compile the documents into one file before attaching the file to your application.

This section is optional. If you wish, you may attach a copy of your résumé.

L50: 156 | G50: 3.61 | Deadline: March 1, 2023 | ED: November 15, 2022

Your response should not exceed 2 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font. The Admissions Committee values good writers and, in fact, considers the personal statement a key component in the application process. Please provide a supplementary statement with additional information or commentary that you believe will assist the Admissions Committee in evaluating your candidacy. Please refer to concrete examples drawn from your background including experience in other countries or cultures, employment, community activities, educational, and intellectual experiences you believe will be helpful to the committee.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in Buffalo-SUNY in particular by the end of the essay.

Your response should not exceed 2 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font. Describe how your background or experiences will enhance the diversity of the University at Buffalo School of Law (e.g., based on your culture, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ideology, age, socioeconomic status, academic background, employment, or personal experience).

You may choose to attach an additional statement addressing one or more of the below topics if you feel the information would help put your qualifications into context. Your response should not exceed 2 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font.

LSAT (or GRE): If you do not believe that your standardized test score(s) accurately reflect your ability to succeed in law school, tell us why and share what you believe is a better indicator for your potential. GPA: Provide additional context for anything in your academic history (e.g. weak grades, gaps in education, numerous withdrawals, etc.) that negatively impacted your cumulative GPA. Special Circumstances: Explain any special challenges you had to overcome in the course of your education. A special circumstances statement could be related to immigrant status, disability, economic hardship, discrimination, age, or any other relevant issues related to your life history.

Optional/applicable

Why Buffalo?

This section is optional. Your response should not exceed 1 page, double-spaced, 12-point font.

Why are you interested in pursuing your law degree at University at Buffalo School of Law?

Character Profile

Please submit a résumé listing employment, extracurricular and/or public-service activities, honors, awards, and special interests related to your academic career to date. Indicate offices held.

L50: 156 | G50: 3.56 | Deadline: April 15, 2023 | ED: January 15, 2023

You must include a personal statement with your application. The personal statement is an open-ended essay written on any topic of your choice. It should be two to three double-spaced pages (500 to 750 words) in length and should demonstrate your capacity for high-quality written work. Ideally, the personal statement provides insight to the Admissions Committee on your experiences, motivations, personality or anticipated contributions to our law school community and the legal profession. This is a required application component.

This section is optional. To ensure that access to both legal education and the legal profession is visibly open to all qualified members of our heterogeneous society, the Admissions Committee gives serious consideration, as one factor in its analysis, to the ways in which applicants might contribute to a diverse educational environment and broaden the ranks of the legal profession to include those who have been historically underrepresented.

To that end, you may include a diversity statement with your application. The diversity statement should be one to two double-spaced pages (250 to 500 words) in length. Potential topics of focus include but are not limited to: racial and ethnic identity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability status, socioeconomic status, unusual hardships or other unique experiences.

This is an optional application component.

This section is optional. If you so choose, you may include a brief addendum addressing any aspect of your application that you feel is necessary to explain for the Admissions Committee. The addendum should be no longer than one double-spaced page (250 words) unless exceptional circumstances warrant a longer explanation.

SECTION NOTES:

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every US jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners .

Many jurisdictions, including Kentucky, require a copy of your law school application to accompany your petition for admission to the bar. The questions in this section require the disclosure of information pertinent to your character and fitness to study and practice the law. Failure to answer these questions truthfully and completely could affect your eligibility for admission to the bar.

If you answer "Yes" to any of the questions in this section, you must provide a written explanation for each affirmative answer, including all relevant dates, details and outcomes. The Admissions Committee may request clarification or additional information if not sufficiently addressed by your initial disclosure, and review of your application may be suspended until you have provided a sufficient response. You must enter your explanation directly in the space provided, not as a separate attachment. Do not provide court documents or other records unless specifically requested by the Admissions Committee.

All applicants to the law school have a continuing obligation to disclose pertinent character and fitness information. If your answer to any of the questions in this section changes from "No" to "Yes" after you have submitted this application, you must immediately contact the Office of Admissions and provide a written explanation for each newly affirmative answer, including all relevant dates, details and outcomes. 1. Have you ever been arrested, charged or cited for any criminal offense? This includes felony, misdemeanor and juvenile offenses, even if you were acquitted, if the case was dismissed or if record has been sealed or expunged. This does not include speeding, parking or other minor traffic violations, unless resulting in probation or revocation of driving privileges.

Have you ever been a named party in any civil, family court, administrative or other nonmilitary, noncriminal legal proceeding? Named parties include plaintiffs, defendants, petitioners and respondents but do not include witnesses.

Have you been discharged from any branch of military service under less than honorable conditions, or have you ever been subject to court martial or other military administrative proceeding?

Have you ever been terminated for cause, asked to resign or otherwise formally disciplined by any employer?

Have you ever been placed on academic warning or probation, charged with or sanctioned for conduct or honor code violations, suspended, dismissed or otherwise formally disciplined by any undergraduate or post-undergraduate academic institution?

You must include a current résumé with your application. The résumé should be clearly organized and appropriately formatted, outlining your education and work history as well as other notable achievements and experiences. Most applicants' résumés can fit on a single page if formatted thoughtfully, though a second page may be reasonable for applicants with significant work histories. This is a required application component.

L50: 160 | G50: 3.69 | Deadline: June 30, 2023

The Admissions Committee requires a personal statement. In no more than three typed, double-spaced pages, please discuss your reasons for pursuing a legal education and your goals or future plans upon graduation. You may discuss any obstacles that you have overcome (for example, English is not your native language, discrimination, economic or family hardship, severe medical condition, etc.). If applying electronically, use an electronic attachment.

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should explain why you’re going to law school by the end of the essay, and why you’re interested in FIU in particular.

13. Application Certification

11. disciplinary information.

This section is optional. Please submit a current résumé with your application. Please include your significant work experience, educational history, college and community activities, and honors and awards you have received. Include dates for all items listed on your résumé. Please provide complete information; there is no required length and your résumé may exceed one page.

Residency Declaration For

https://onestop.fiu.edu/_assets/forms/initial-residency-declaration.pdf

L50: 154 | G50: 3.47 | Deadline: February 28, 2023

PERSONAL STATEMENT of no more than 3 DOUBLE-SPACED pages.

From instructions: A personal statement is essentially an interview on paper. It provides you an opportunity to describe the uniqueness of your character, abilities, and experience. Your personal statement assists the Admissions Committee in getting to know and understand you as a person and helps us in our efforts to build a diverse class of students. It is also used to assess your writing proficiency. You should discuss those aspects of your background, experience, talents, achievements, and interests that you believe are important for us to know. Your personal statement should also detail your interest in HUSL and explain how attending HUSL will allow you to realize your dreams and aspirations. Your personal statement should be typed in a 12-point font, double-spaced with 1-inch margins, and no longer than three (3) pages. Your personal statement must be attached to the attachment section of the online application.

This section is optional. Please attach any additional addenda you would like us to consider.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Below are several questions regarding your character and fitness to practice law. Please be aware that your application will not be prejudiced because you answer “Yes” to the questions. HUSL will evaluate your answers within the context of your entire application. HUSL believes your ability to reflect on challenging life experiences and the impact of those experiences on your path to a legal career adds tremendous value to your law school application. Disclosing these experiences will not prejudice your application; however, it is imperative that you understand the ramifications for not disclosing or failing to provide an explanation and any required supporting documentation. If you fail to disclose fully all information in this application, the subsequent background check conducted by the state board of law examiners will reveal the discrepancy between your law school application and your actual record. Any discrepancy may cause further investigation from the state bar committee as they evaluate your character and fitness to practice law. Therefore, the failure to answer completely and candidly all the following questions may result in consequences including, but not limited to, the rejection of your application to law school, expulsion from law school, revocation of your law degree, or denial of admission to a state bar. In addition, earlier attempts to correct a discrepancy are viewed more favorably. Do you understand?

As an applicant to HUSL, you have a continuing duty to disclose and if necessary, to update any conduct under the Character and Fitness section of your application for admission to HUSL from the time you submit this application (including the summer before you matriculate) through graduation from the law school. Disclosures should happen as soon as possible. Post enrollment, you must timely disclose any matter that would have required a “yes” answer to one or more questions under the Character and Fitness section at the time you submitted this application. Disclosures after enrollment should be made to the Office of Student Affairs. The disclosure requirement means you must disclose matters even when an arrest did not lead to a charge, a charge was reduced or dismissed, you were acquitted or found not guilty, adjudication was withheld, deferred, or diverted, or a conviction was reversed, set aside, or vacated. Disclose all convictions regardless of age at the time. Full disclosure means providing a written statement that is clear, detailed, and completely true as well as supplemental official organization reports (i.e., complete police or administrative documents related to the matter).

Full disclosure consists of a written statement detailing the facts of the situation written to address the: “WHO” “WHAT” “WHEN” WHERE” “HOW” and “WHY”. Also, it should include all official documentation from the state or administrative body involved in the matter (i.e., court records, arrest records, letters from academic institution officials). The submission of supplemental official organization reports in lieu of a written answer from the applicant is not acceptable. If there are multiple infractions that may impact criminal liability and academic sanctions, you are required to provide only one explanation per incident. You are required to disclose even if you have been advised otherwise by anyone else, including legal counsel. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY RECORDS EXPUNGED OR SEALED AS A RESULT OF OFFICIAL COURT ACTION. Please maintain proof of expungement. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above Character and Fitness instructions.

Have you EVER (either as an adult or juvenile) been charged or convicted of the violation of a law for any offense? Include, without limitation, all felonies, misdemeanors, and major traffic offenses (e.g., DUI/DWI offenses, repeated speeding offenses [more than 5], etc.). You may NOT omit offenses that were dropped, dismissed, or reduced. You may omit offenses that were expunged or sealed by official court action. Even if you perceive a matter to have been minor or to have happened a long time ago, you MUST disclose this information.

Are there any criminal charges currently pending against you? If you answered yes, please add a statement explaining the offense. Remember to include supporting documentation. Also, if you answer “yes” to Character and Fitness questions 1 or 2 above, you must provide an additional statement that includes: a. the date(s) of the incident, b. a complete copy of the original charge or citation, c. a detailed explanation of the relevant facts/circumstances and specific nature of the incident, d. how the matter was resolved (including any reduced charges or lesser included offenses); pending matters will require additional information and/or resolution, and e. any supporting documentation. Providing copies of court documents alone does not satisfy the disclosure requirement. Your answers to these questions are confidential and will only be shared externally as required by the state board of law examiners, a court order, or other legal process.

Have you ever been sanctioned by an official of any trade school, college, university, graduate school, or professional school? Sanctions include any type of probation, disciplinary action, written warning, suspension, expulsion or dismissal. If you answered yes, please add a statement explaining the offense. Remember to include supporting documentation.

Are there any academic or disciplinary charges pending against you by any educational institution? If you answered yes, please add a statement explaining the offense. Remember to include supporting documentation.

Have you ever had a professional license suspended or revoked, or been subject to disciplinary action by a professional organization, association, or licensing board. If you answered yes, please add a statement explaining the offense. Remember to include supporting documentation.

Have you ever been the subject of a court martial hearing, dishonorably discharged from military service, or administratively separated from military service other than an honorable discharge? If you answered yes, please add a statement explaining the offense. Remember to include supporting documentation.

Have you ever been involuntarily separated from a job as a result of an accusation that involved fraud, embezzlement, misappropriation, or any other act of dishonesty? If you answered yes, please add a statement explaining the offense. Remember to include supporting documentation.

Did you answer yes to one or more of the Character & Fitness questions?

If you answered yes to ANY question in the Character and Fitness section, you MUST provide a COMPLETE explanation, which includes essential information (e.g. date, specific nature of the charge/incident, the circumstances that led to the charge/incident, disposition of the matter, etc.) Simply providing court documents does not satisfy this requirement. Please note: Additional information may be requested by the Admission Committee before a final decision on your application is rendered.

Please upload a current résumé.

Prior Law School Enroll

This section is optional. Please explain prior law school enrollment, include dates of enrollment, if grades were awarded, and whether you were in good standing when you left.

L50: 159 | G50: 3.50 | Deadline: August 19, 2023 | ED: December 1, 2022

REQUIRED PERSONAL STATEMENT Please write a personal statement, one to three pages in length, that gives us an opportunity to learn more about you. We are not looking for a narrative restatement of factual information presented elsewhere in your application, résumé, or academic transcripts. Instead, we are seeking to get a better sense of you as a person: your values, your strengths and special talents, your concerns about serious issues, your intellectual interests, your career aspirations, and decisions or experiences that impacted your life significantly. In short, we are interested in what drives you, and how that drive will define you as a law student and as a future member of the legal profession. (You should use this as an opportunity to think critically about yourself and — in a voice that is your own — to communicate your thoughts effectively and concisely.)

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in Brooklyn in particular by the end of the essay.

This section is optional. OPTIONAL ESSAY Although you are not required to respond, writing an essay on one of the following topics may provide you an opportunity to submit additional information you deem important to your candidacy. Please limit your essay to one or two pages.

This essay is optional, but we recommend you answer one of the topics, especially the first if not already answered in your personal statement.

This section is optional. If there is any additional information you wish to convey to the Committee on Admissions, you can attach it here.

Attach Résumé.

International Student Q.

This section is optional. If you answer yes to I20 , then you must submit, at the time that you apply, the International Student Questionnaire located in the Forms section of our application.

International Student Q is mandatory for International Students, the supplementary statement can be used as a GPA/LSAT addendum, etc.

L50: 156 | G50: 3.50 | Deadline: July 31, 2023

A personal statement must be submitted.

The personal statement is your way to distinguish yourself to the Admissions Committee. This statement may include personal or professional goals, academic, career and life experiences and/or any other insight into your character of which the committee should be aware. The personal statement is extremely important because the Admissions Committee looks beyond the LSAT scores and undergraduate GPA to decide the quality and character of students in each entering class. Whatever the content, the statement should reflect the applicant's writing style. Attention is given to brevity and clarity of thought and expression. Please limit the personal statement to two pages or less.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in St. Louis University in particular by the end of the essay.

This section is optional. Describe how your experiences or background will help to enrich the broader law school community. This includes, but is not limited to, stories about your culture, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ideology, age, socioeconomic status, academic background, employment, or stories of adversity. What have you learned from your experiences and how have they shaped your desire to go to law school and/or join the legal profession? Please limit your statement to 2 pages or less.

This section is optional. If there is any additional information you would like to submit to the Admissions Committee for consideration, please submit an addendum.

Why SLU LAW

A résumé must be submitted.

L50: 157 | G50: 3.55 | Deadline: June 30, 2023 | ED: January 15, 2023

Please indicate as concisely as possible how your experiences, talents, and interests would add to the law school community. Your statement should be no more than two (2) pages double spaced, 11 font.

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should make sure your essays answer topics such as why law and why Syracuse.

This section is optional. Optional - Provide an essay detailing how diversity, equity, and inclusion has shaped your decision to apply for and attend law school. This essay should be no longer than two (2) pages double spaced, 11 font.

This section is optional. Applicants may attach additional statements that further explain character & fitness issues, academic or admissions test related information, pauses or breaks from education and employment, or any other relevant information that may assist the Admissions Committee in making an informed decision. Please keep addendum(s) succinct, double spaced, 11 font.

These addendums are optional/if applicable.

Why Syracuse

This section is optional. Optional - provide a brief essay regarding your decision to apply to Syracuse University College of Law. Your essay should be no longer than one (1) page double spaced, 11 font.

Submit a current résumé.

L50: 157 | G50: 3.56 | Deadline: May 2, 2023

The personal statement gives the Admissions Committee an opportunity to evaluate your writing abilities and learn more about you beyond your academic achievements and resume. While there is not a specific prompt or question to address, it is highly encouraged that you mention your desire to pursue law. Feel free to discuss any special conditions you believe relevant in evaluating your application. Please limit your submission to two, double-spaced pages, size 12 font, 1-inch margins.

We recommend that you follow their recommended topic (”Desire to pursue law”)

This section is optional. Texas Tech Law is committed to creating a culture that recognizes and encourages diversity and inclusion. We seek to train and develop students who are ready to practice law in a diverse world; students who are culturally sensitive and respectful to all forms of diversity and differences. Texas Tech Law defines diversity broadly to include racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, military status, national origin, first generation students, individuals of any religious affiliation, adult learners, and any others who have experienced marginalization in academic communities because of their identity status. While a diversity statement is not required, you may submit a statement discussing how you will be able to contribute to the diversity of thought and experience at Texas Tech Law.

Public Interest or Service Commitment

This section is optional. Public interest law seeks to promote social justice by empowering people and communities. It includes working for individuals, groups, and social interests that are traditionally underserved or have barriers to equal access to justice. You may use this section to include additional meaningful experiences or knowledge involving societal issues of race, socioeconomic status, equity, and service to communities marginalized due to their identity status (including, but not limited to race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, etc.).

LSAT/Grade Addendum

This section is optional. You may use this section to upload any other additional information you would like us to consider. This may include, but is not limited to, writing about socioeconomic status, a period of poor grades, historically poor standardized test performance, discrepancies in GPA, LSAT score(s), etc., or any other information you believe would be relevant to the Committee's decision. If you are submitting more than one addendum, you must combine them in a single electronic document.

Additional information could be used a a GPA/LSAT addendum.

Because of the high ethical standards to which lawyers are held, failing to disclose an act or event such as the ones described below is often more significant and leads to more serious consequences than the act or event itself. Failing to provide truthful answers or to inform the Admissions Office of any changes to your answers may result in the revocation of admission or disciplinary action by Texas Tech Law or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which you seek admission.

Please attach your current resume highlighting any post-high school achievements or experiences, including but not limited to, education, honors & awards, employment history, extracurricular activities, community service activities, any military service, honor societies, etc.

L50: 155 | G50: 3.63 | Deadline: April 1, 2023

Please submit a personal statement on a topic of your choosing. As the Admissions Committee does not conduct interviews, the personal statement is your opportunity to tell the members of the Committee something about yourself that they cannot learn from the other parts of your application. Your statement should not exceed two double-spaced pages; please use standard one-inch margins and a font-size no smaller than 11-point. Please place your name and LSAC account number at the top of the first page.

Optional Essay Two

This section is optional. You are welcome to submit a brief essay that would provide the Admissions Committee with any information you consider relevant to your application. Examples of information provided in the past include such factors as personal, racial, or ethnic background; experiences, talents, or special interests; unusual circumstances or obstacles which may have affected academic performance; an explicit history of standardized test results; or personal/family history of educational or socioeconomic disadvantage. Please place your name and LSAC account number at the top of the essay.

We recommend you answer Optional Essay 1 "Why Marquette?"

Optional Essay One

This section is optional. Why Marquette University Law School? You are welcome to submit an essay of no more than 250 words about your specific reasons for pursuing a legal education at Marquette University. Please place your name and LSAC account number at the top of the page.

We recommend that you answer Optional Essay 1 “Why Marquette?”

Other Addendum

This section is optional. If you wish to submit additional information that you believe will provide further insight into your candidacy (and which does not fit one of the existing categories for attachments) please attach this information here. Please place your name and LSAC account number at the top of the page.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

This section is optional. Please provide your current resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Special Circumstances

This section is optional. An applicant who seeks special consideration of their application because of a disability must submit such information and documentation with their application for admission. The Law School shall maintain the confidentiality of this information and documentation. No applicant is required to reveal a disability as a condition of admission, and the failure to reveal such information shall in no way prejudice the applicant. Please place your name and LSAC account number at the top of the page.

L50: 156 | G50: 3.56 | Deadline: June 15, 2023

You are required to submit a personal statement. The personal statement should not exceed three typed pages. This statement will provide you with the opportunity to share with the Admissions Committee any factors you would like considered in addition to your academic record. It will also allow the Admissions Committee to get to know you personally, and allow the Committee to understand what assets, interests, or experiences you will bring to law school, and what you hope to take away from your law school experience.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in LSU in particular by the end of the essay.

12. Unique Perspectives

Lawyers serve critical roles in our society. It is essential to the LSU Law mission “to create a vibrant, stimulating, diverse, and challenging educational environment through the admission of an exceptionally well-qualified and broadly diverse student body drawn from a rich cross section of backgrounds, talents, experiences, and perspectives.” These values are not limited and encompass life experiences, unique backgrounds, and other attributes that enable our students to contribute a different perspective to the LSU Law educational environment. With these considerations in mind, you are strongly encouraged, but not required, to submit a statement in response to the following question: 1. Please describe any distinct experiences you have encountered in your life, exceptional personal talents you have developed, and any other facts about your background that you think would foster a community that aligns with LSU Law's mission. Explain how these might enhance your ability to provide an inmitable point of view as a student at LSU Law. Relevant information to provide may include, but is not limited to, financial hardship, educational adversity, physical, mental, or psychological distinctions, special talents, specific work or community service experience, first generation or immigrant experience, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientation, an unusual rural or urban upbringing, foreign residence, military background or unique family and/or personal circumstances. (maximum characters 3000)

This section is optional. Please provide any additional information that you would like the Committee to consider in making a decision on your application. This may include, but is not limited to, socioeconomic hardships or extenuating circumstances that may have had an effect on your academic performance. Please do not submit writing samples, pictures, articles, videos, or similar materials.

This is an open-ended prompt. You could respond with a brief diversity statement, LSAT addendu,, GPA addendum, or something else.

You are required to submit a résumé detailing your educational history, extracurricular activities, community and volunteer activities, and your part time and full time work experience.

L50: 156 | G50: 3.57 | Deadline: April 1, 2023

A personal statement not exceeding two pages is required and must be electronically attached. Please see application instructions for additional information.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in DePaul in particular by the end of the essay.

Writing Section Essay

This section is optional. For Full-Time Day students, please attach to the application a statement of no more than one page indicating the reason(s) for your interest in your top choice.

Optional, if applicable

Optional Attachment

This section is optional. Please use this optional attachment to submit any additional information regarding your application for admission (e.g., addendum, diversity statement).

This section is optional. A current résumé is strongly recommended and should not exceed two pages. Please see the application instructions for additional information.

L50: 155 | G50: 3.53 | Deadline: August 1, 2023 | ED: November 1, 2022

Please attach a typewritten personal statement, giving general autobiographical information and information relevant to your interest in law study and the legal profession. The personal statement is generally two to three pages long and double-spaced.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in Washburn in particular by the end of the essay.

This section is optional. If you choose, you may attach a brief statement highlighting the diverse perspectives you feel you would bring to the Washburn Law family.

This section is optional. Include addenda as attachment.

Include résumé as a required attachment.

L50: 158 | G50: 3.50 | Deadline: July 15, 2023

Essay/Personal Statement

The statement should address your rationale for applying to law school in general, UNH Franklin Pierce Law specifically, and provide insight on what motivates you to become a lawyer. The personal statement is your opportunity to share your unique abilities, character, and experiences with the Admissions Committee and to distinguish yourself from other applicants. The committee weighs this statement heavily in the decision-making process and expects it to be a concise, well-written document.

This prompt is somewhat open-ended, but you should focus on why you want to go to law school and UNH in particular.

Supplement Statement

This section is optional. If there are special circumstances in your personal history which are not addressed in other parts of your application and you would like to bring these to the attention of the Admissions Committee, please submit a Supplemental Statement addressing these matters. Your Statement may include topics such as overcoming adversity or obstacles (economic, social, educational, disability, etc.) or membership in a linguistic or racial minority. The Admissions Committee pays close attention to these Statements and considers them when awarding Opportunity Scholarships.

9. UNH Franklin Pierce Law Interest

8. character and fitness.

A detailed résumé is required and must be submitted electronically. In addition to work history, it should include extracurricular activities, internships, academic honors, community service, hobbies and other special interests, abilities, or accomplishments. If you have not been working or going to school, please indicate how you have spent this time.

L50: 156 | G50: 3.56 | Deadline: April 1, 2023

The personal statement is important to your file. It is your opportunity to point out any noteworthy academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and business or civic experiences. The personal statement also enables you to demonstrate the ways in which you can contribute your talents and experiences to the law school. Successful applicants have also elaborated on meaningful personal and intellectual interests, challenges, and disadvantages met and overcome. If you are applying to the JD/MBA program, please address the following questions in your personal statement:

Civil Litigation

This section is optional. If you answer "yes" to have you ever been a party to any civil litigation, please attach a statement explaining the circumstances of each incident, whether such incident is still pending, and if not, its resolution.

Practicing Law

This section is optional. If you answer "yes" to practicing law in any jurisdiction, please list the jurisdiction and date of admission. If right to practice has been withdrawn, please explain. Note: You have a continuing duty to disclose any changes in any of the facts indicated in this application after the filing of the application and through graduation from this law school. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the Law School or other appropriate action.

Criminal Misconduct

This section is optional. If you answer "yes" to having been charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to a violation of any law, please attach a statement explaining the circumstances of each incident, whether such incident is still pending, and if not, its resolution. This includes minor traffic violations, charges of driving under the influence, or any other drug- or alcohol-related offenses and any expunged offenses. Note: Applicants are encouraged to contact appropriate bar admissions agencies to determine if prior criminal charges or convictions may impede bar admissions. You have a continuing duty to disclose any changes in any of the facts indicated in this application after the filing of the application and through graduation from this law school. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the Law School or other appropriate action.

Academic Conduct

This section is optional. If you answer "yes" to any of the academic or disciplinary action questions in the Character & Fitness section (Questions #2, #3, #4, or #6), please give dates and complete details in an attachment. This includes if you ever have been expelled, suspended, or dismissed from any college or university, or subject to disciplinary action for academic or other reasons at any of the colleges, universities, or professional schools you have attended, or by any licensing body or professional society; or if there are any disciplinary charges (academic or other) pending or expected to be brought against you by any college, university, or professional school, licensing body, or professional society. Note: You have a continuing duty to disclose any changes in any of the facts indicated in this application after the filing of the application and through graduation from this law school. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the Law School or other appropriate action.

Because of the high ethical standards to which lawyers are held, the failure to disclose an act or event such as the ones described below is often more significant, and leads to more serious consequences, than the act or event itself. Failure to provide truthful answers, or failure to inform the Office of Admission of any changes to your answers, may result in revocation of admission or disciplinary action by the School of Law, or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which you seek admission to the bar. We strongly urge, if you are unsure as to whether to make a disclosure, you err on the side of disclosure. If the answer is "yes" to any of these questions listed below, give dates and complete details in a separate attachment. Please note: it is your responsibility to update your application by notifying the University of Mississippi Office of Law Admission if any criminal charges are filed or expected to be filed between the date you submit this application and the date you enroll at The University of Mississippi School of Law. 1. Please check that you have read the above statement. 2. Have you ever been expelled, suspended, or dismissed from any college or university for any reason? 3. Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action for academic or other reasons in any of the colleges, universities, or professional schools you have attended, or by any licensing body or professional society? 4. Are there any disciplinary charges (academic or other) currently pending or expected to be brought against you by any college, university, or professional school, licensing body, or professional society? 5. Have you ever been admitted to practice law in any jurisdiction? If "yes," please detail the jurisdiction and date of admission in a separate attachment. If right to practice has been withdrawn, please explain. 6. Has your education in college, university, or professional school been interrupted for one term or more for any reason? 7. Have you ever been charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to a violation of any law? This includes minor traffic violations, charges of driving under the influence, or any other drug- or alcohol-related offenses and any expunged offenses. You should also disclose offenses which resulted in purged, sealed, obliterated, dismissed or destroyed records, regardless of whether you have been told that you need not disclose any such event. These will also be requested by state bar authorities in many states. If "yes," please attach a statement explaining the circumstances of each incident, whether such incident is still pending, and if not, its resolution. 8. Have you ever been a party to any civil litigation? If "yes," please attach a statement explaining the circumstances of each incident, whether such incident is still pending, and if not, its resolution.

We require you to submit a current copy of your résumé. Any gaps on your résumé should be explained.

This section is optional. If you have ever applied to The University of Mississippi School of Law or attended The University of Mississippi School of Law or another law school, please list when and describe the circumstances.

L50: 155 | G50: 3.50 | Deadline: April 1, 2023

The Law School respects the personal goals, life experiences, and varied educational backgrounds that students bring to Drake. In order for us to make the best admission decision, we need the most useful information about you. We are interested in any facts about yourself you think are significant, including work experience and community interest, but especially evidence of leadership ability, maturity, motivation, independent thinking, and the ability to relate to other persons and groups. We also encourage you to address any special interest you have that makes Drake Law School a good choice for you. Please include a separate statement with your application which does not exceed two typewritten pages.

We recommend that you follow their recommended topics.

Diversity or Disadvantage

This section is optional. Drake Law School seeks students who have many different experiences, opinions, backgrounds and cultures. In making admissions and scholarship award decisions, we consider all relevant factors, including significant obstacles the applicant has overcome (such as economic, educational, and social obstacles or disadvantages), membership in groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession, and applicants whose enrollment will significantly contribute to the diversity of the Drake Law School student body(including but not limited to race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity). In addition to the mandatory Personal Statement, you may optionally submit a statement explaining how any of the aforementioned factors apply to you.

Other Documents

This section is optional. Applicants are welcome to attach a resume or application addendum if further information is necessary. Please limit each additional document to one page in length.

If you answer YES to any Character and Fitness questions you must explain each incident in full in an electronic attachment (see Attachments section). 1. Have you ever been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of any violation of criminal, administrative, or military law (including any deferred, expunged, or sealed judgments)? This question includes, but is not limited to, all alcohol-related incidents. However, the question is not meant to include minor traffic violations. 2. Are there any criminal charges pending against you? 3. Have you ever been dismissed, placed on probation, or otherwise disciplined by any school or college for either academic or disciplinary reasons?

Career Opportunity-COP

This section is optional. The Career Opportunity Program (COP) is an alternative study program offered to a limited number of highly qualified, highly motivated students whose circumstances preclude full-time study of law. COP students have the option to enroll in a reduced course load of regular daytime classes. At any time, a COP student may elect to pursue full-time study. Students must complete the 90 credit degree requirement within seven years of enrollment. COP applicants must explain their circumstances in this attachment. This explanation needs to include their employment plans in the Des Moines or Central Iowa area starting with the entrance year they are applying to Drake Law School.

L50: 158 | G50: 3.57 | Deadline: July 15, 2023

Please electronically submit a personal statement, written in your own words, with this application that tells us more about you. The subject matter is up to you, but keep in mind that the reader will be seeking a sense of you as a person and also as a potential student and graduate of the University of Maine School of Law. It is an opportunity for you to include any information that will help the Admissions Committee act on your application and that sets you apart in a significant way from other applicants. We encourage you to develop a statement that provides the Committee with insights that cannot be obtained from the LSAC Credential Assembly Service report, resume or other information contained in the application. You are encouraged to address why you believe you are suited to the study and/or practice of law, or why you have chosen to pursue the study of law. Please note: a resume may not be submitted in lieu of the personal statement as the Admissions Committee attaches significant value to these statements. Your personal statement should be in 12 point font and double spaced.

This section is optional. We welcome addenda that highlight a lived experience that will contribute to the diversity of our student body. University of Maine System Non-Discrimination Notice: The University of Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran?s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Optional Statement(s)

This section is optional. In addition to your personal statement, you may include an optional statement or statements explaining or highlighting elements in your application that are not readily apparent. Your optional statement may address your academic record, LSAT results, gaps in your resume, or other information you believe will provide context for the Admissions Committee. If you believe that the University of Maine School of Law is the right law school for you, let us know that as well.

Because of the high ethical standards governing lawyers, the failure to disclose an act or event, such as the ones described below, is often more significant and leads to more serious consequences than the act or event itself. Failure to provide full and truthful answers may result in revocation of admission, referral to LSAC, or disciplinary action by the School of Law, or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which you seek admission. Because state requirements vary, we advise you to obtain information about qualifications for admission to the bar of the state in which you intend to practice. Acceptance to Maine Law does not guarantee you meet the requirements for admission to any state's bar.

If you answer "Yes" to ANY of the following questions, you MUST provide a full and complete explanation in an attachment, clearly answering the question, including the ultimate disposition. Your file will remain incomplete if this addendum is not attached. Note: An affirmative answer to any of these questions will not automatically preclude your admission.

If you have any past or pending criminal charges, you must provide all court documents and police reports.

Should your response to any of these questions change while your application is pending or, if admitted, prior to matriculation, you must immediately inform the Admissions Office and update your application accordingly. Note also that you have a continuing duty to disclose any act or event relevant to the questions below that occurs up until your official graduation from Maine Law. 1. Have you ever been dropped, suspended, placed on disciplinary probation, or expelled, or have you withdrawn, requested to withdraw, or been allowed to withdraw in lieu of discipline from any school (excluding high school) or otherwise subjected to discipline by any such institution? Note: Academic probation need not be reported. 2. Have you ever been terminated, suspended, or disciplined, or have you resigned in lieu of termination, from any job or organization for any reason? 3. Have you ever had a professional license denied, suspended, or revoked, or are there now pending any charges, complaints, or grievances (formal or informal) concerning your conduct as a member of any profession or as a holder of public office? 4. Have you been cited or arrested for, charged with, or convicted of any moving traffic violation during the past ten years? You do not need to disclose citations, arrests, charges, or convictions for speeding unless you have more than five such incidents in the past two years. You do not need to disclose parking tickets. 5. Have you ever been cited for, arrested for, charged with, or convicted of any violation of any law, other than a violation that was resolved in juvenile court? (Moving traffic violations should be disclosed in response to the previous question.) 6. Are there any other criminal charges pending against you (not reported above) or is there an ongoing investigation that could lead to criminal charges being brought against you?

Please electronically attach a resume or curriculum vitae (CV).

L50: 154 | G50: 3.48 | Deadline: April 1, 2023

Please attach a Personal Statement of approximately 2 pages in length, double spaced. Your Personal Statement should help the Admissions Committee get to know you and better understand your strengths, motivations, and contributions you will make to our community of learners. You may write about anything you choose, although here are some recommended topics to help guide you: your motivation for law study, factors that demonstrate the likelihood of your success in law school, a description of how you have overcome obstacles, and/or how you will contribute to the class.

We suggest following one or more of the recommended topics.

This section is optional. At the beginning of their law school careers, the students at UMKC Law take an oath to have “respect for people, for knowledge and ideas, and for justice.” We encourage all applicants to consider our oath and reflect upon how you will promote the ideals that will form the foundation of your legal education at UMKC Law. To that end, we welcome you, although we do not require you, to submit a separate addendum that addresses either how you will strive to uphold and contribute to an environment of respect for people, for knowledge and ideas, and for justice, or how your lived experiences or aspects of your own identity may contribute to the diversity of our community.

This section is optional. Feel free to submit an additional addendum to explain any relevant information you did not address in your personal statement. This is your opportunity to address any areas of concern in your application materials.

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. You may find a bar admission guide online at http://www.ncbex.org/publications/bar-admissions-guide/ . The questions in this section of the application are very similar to those that will be asked by the state Supreme Court bar admission authorities when you apply for admission to practice law. While the bar admission authorities ask these questions in order to determine whether you can practice law in a competent and ethical manner, we ask these questions to help us determine your ability to perform competently and ethically as a law student and to assess whether you can be admitted to practice law upon graduation. We hold your responses in the strictest confidence, sharing them only as is necessary for the law school and bar admission processes. If you have any concerns about these questions or how to respond to them, we urge you to let us know. If you are unsure as to whether to make a disclosure, we encourage you to err on the side of disclosure. Having some matters to disclose in response to these questions is common and certainly does not necessarily disqualify you from being admitted to law school. The candor you display in answering the questions is a positive factor in the consideration of your application. If the answer to any of the questions is yes, please provide a supplemental statement in your own words accurately and fully describing the incident . If the matter has been concluded (for example, if a charge or claim was brought against you and the proceedings relating to it have been completed), please explain how it was resolved. If the matter is not completed (for example, if a charge or claim is still pending), please explain the situation and how and when you expect it to be resolved. For every question, if the answer is currently ‘no’ but there have been events that you believe may cause the answer to change to ‘yes,’ you should disclose that. (For example, if you were involved in an incident that may result in criminal charges being filed against you, you should disclose the incident even though no charges have been filed yet.) Please include all relevant dates, such as when an incident occurred and when it was resolved. 1. At any college or university or other institution of higher education, were you ever suspended, placed on probation, expelled, warned, reprimanded, or disciplined formally or informally, or were you ever the subject of a complaint, a probable cause hearing, or any other form of initial inquiry concerning your conduct? You must disclose every instance in which this has occurred regardless of whether the record has been expunged, cancelled, annulled, or no record was made by the school. You must disclose every incident whether it was an academic or non-academic matter. 2. Have you ever been held in contempt of court, had sanctions entered against you by a court, or otherwise been disqualified from participating in any legal proceeding? 3. As a holder of public office or as a member of any profession, have you ever been suspended, censured, reprimanded, disqualified, subject to discipline, allowed to resign in lieu of discipline, or been the subject of any charges, complaints, or grievances concerning your conduct? You must disclose all matters, even if the outcome was favorable to you, it was dismissed, no discipline was imposed, discipline was stayed or held in abeyance subject to a diversion or other agreement, or the matter was deemed confidential or closed. 4. Have you ever been a party to any noncriminal legal proceeding, such as a civil lawsuit, an arbitration, an administrative legal proceeding, or a family court or domestic abuse proceeding? Being a party to a legal proceeding means that you are one of the participants who has a legal interest in the outcome, such as if you sued or were sued by someone, and it includes having any type of order of protection issued against you. It does not include merely being a witness in a legal proceeding. 5. Has any entity that you owned, managed, or participated in the control or management of been charged with fraud, larceny, embezzlement, misappropriation of funds, misrepresentation, or similar misconduct, in any civil, criminal, or administrative legal proceeding? 6. Have you ever been arrested, charged, cited, issued a summons, taken into custody, or been convicted for the violation of any law? You must disclose every instance in which this has occurred even if charges ultimately were not brought against you or were dismissed, you were acquitted, you received a suspended imposition of sentence, the conviction was stayed or vacated, you were placed on probation, you were granted deferred adjudication, you participated in any type of pretrial diversion, or the record was sealed or expunged. You must disclose every incident regardless of whether you were an adult or a juvenile at the time. You must disclose every incident regardless of whether you have been advised by any source (such as legal counsel) that you need not disclose the incident. No statute, court order, or legal proceeding withholding adjudication, expunging or sealing any record, dismissing, vacating, or setting aside an arrest, charge, or conviction shall excuse less than full disclosure of the incident in this application. The incidents that must be disclosed include (but are not limited to) any violation relating to alcohol or controlled substances (such as driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated, minor in possession, public intoxication, or possession or use of false identification). You may exclude violations of traffic laws (such as speeding tickets or parking tickets) unless the violation resulted in time spent in jail, issuance of an arrest warrant, or revocation or suspension of your driver’s license.

A résumé must be electronically attached to your application. Resumes should include information about your education, employment, activities, community service, etc.

L50: 157 | G50: 3.44 | Deadline: July 15, 2023

Please attach a personal statement of no more than two pages. Your statement should detail how your lived experiences have motivated you to attend law school and why you wish to attend Seattle U Law. You may discuss significant achievements or other personal or professional information you wish to highlight. Your statement must be typed, double-spaced in no smaller than 12-point font. Clearly label the attachment "Personal Statement."

This section is optional. If you wish to include a Diversity Statement or have any special circumstances you wish considered or want to add any information not contained elsewhere in this application, please attach the information here as a double-spaced, one-page maximum document. Clearly label the attachment "Optional Addendum."

You are encouraged to answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Admission to law school does not guarantee automatic admission to a state's bar. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. 1. Have you ever been placed on probation, suspended, dismissed from, or otherwise sanctioned at any institution of higher education or any professional licensing authority for any reason? 2. Have you ever been charged or convicted of a felony, misdemeanor, or other crime?

If you require more space to complete your Character and Fitness explanation(s), please attach a document here. Clearly label the attachment "Character and Fitness."

Please attach a current résumé.

L50: 154 | G50: 3.51 | Deadline: April 15, 2023

Please attach a personal statement.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in Gonzaga in particular by the end of the essay.

This section is optional. Gonzaga University School of Law is committed to building an intellectually vibrant and culturally inclusive community for our students, faculty, and staff. This includes increasing the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability status, gender identity and expression, immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, and socio-economic background. Please attach a statement describing how your background, experiences, or perspective will contribute to or enhance the diversity and inclusion of the law school community.

Carl Maxey Essay

This section is optional. The Carl Maxey Social Justice scholars are selected based on their commitment to social justice and their leadership potential and promise. In addition, each Social Justice scholar must bring diversity to the program and to the profession, in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability status, gender identity and expression, immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, and socio-economic background. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups in law school in general and Gonzaga University in particular are especially encouraged to apply. Please submit a clearly labeled supplemental essay of 500 words or less describing your social justice interests and goals. This essay should address your demonstrated commitment to social justice, your potential and promise to be a leader, and your contribution to the diversity of the profession.

Submit an essay of 500 words or less.

Please attach a resumé.

Executive Two-Year JD

This section is optional. If you are applying for the Executive Two-Year J.D. Program, please provide a one-page statement of interest, specifically stating why you are interested in the program.

L50: 154 | G50: 3.56 | Deadline: July 31, 2023

The Enrollment Management Committee gives considerable emphasis in its evaluation to the personal statement. The personal statement should provide the Enrollment Management Committee with insights about the applicant and the applicant's interest in pursuing both a legal education and career. The most effective personal statements also typically provide further insight into the applicant's personality, background, professional interests, or matters that are not fully present in other parts of the application. The personal statement must be the applicant's original work. It should be no more than two pages, double-spaced. The personal statement should have the applicant's name, LSAC account number, and "Personal Statement" in the header.

This prompt is open-ended but students should be sure to address why they wish to be a lawyer.

The Enrollment Management Office is committed to enrolling a diverse class. Applicants may use the optional diversity statement to describe how their background, life and work experiences, post-secondary studies, extracurricular or community activities, culture, socio-economic status, sex, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or other factors will contribute to the diversity of the entering class. The diversity statement must be the applicant's own work. It should be no more than two pages, double-spaced. The statement's header should include the applicant's name, LSAC account number, and be titled "Diversity Statement."

If the applicant believes the Enrollment Management Committee would benefit from additional information about their candidacy that is not specifically and/or fully expressed elsewhere in the application, the applicant is welcome to provide further notes via the Addendum. Examples of information typically provided in this section of the application include academic or LSAT/GRE explanations, further information regarding specific items on an applicant's resume or about the applicant's background, explanations of grading policies from the Spring 2020 semester, and eligibility for various veterans' educational benefits. Applicants should double-space the Addendum. The Addendum's header should include the applicant's name, LSAC account number, and be titled "Addendum."

Why WVU Statement

Applicants may use the optional "Why West Virginia University College of Law?" statement as an opportunity to express a specific interest in WVU Law. Applicants may wish to address how their background, experiences, personal character, and/or career aspirations align with the legal education that WVU Law provides and how WVU Law can assist them with both their professional and personal formation. The "Why West Virginia University College of Law?" statement must be the applicant's own work. It should be no more than two pages, double-spaced. The statement's header should include the applicant's name, LSAC account number, and be titled "Why WVU Law."

If you answer "Yes" to any of the Character and Fitness questions below, you must provide a full explanation of the circumstances involved and the resolution to the situation(s) in question. You should double-space this explanation and label the attachment with your name, LSAC account number, and use the title "Character and Fitness" in the statement's header. You have a continuing requirement to report any updates to your Character and Fitness information throughout the application process as well as post-enrollment at WVU Law:

An applicant's resume should highlight their educational, professional, leadership, and service experiences. The applicant may also wish to highlight honors, awards, or special skills. There is no page limit for the resume, but one to two pages is typical.

L50: 154 | G50: 3.38 | Deadline: July 31, 2023

Please provide a personal statement describing any matters which you think would be helpful to the law school in acting on your application, such as reasons for applying, personal experiences, background, obstacles overcome, strengths, and factors or matters tending to indicate why your application should be favorably considered. The personal statement MUST be DOUBLE-SPACED and MAY NOT exceed three (3) pages in length. As you consider what to include in your statement, please remember that reviewers will rely upon your personal statement to assess your writing skills, seriousness of purpose as it relates to the study of law and/or the field of law, and your readiness to withstand the rigors associated with legal study.

Statement of Unique Perspective / Diverse Background

TU Law is committed to fostering a diverse community of respect and inclusion. We encourage you to use this space to further share your experiences about living a diverse life. Diversity may include, but is not limited to disability, continental origin, country of origin, cultural and ethnic background, gender and sexual identity, religious diversity, age diversity, etc. Please note that the diversity statement is optional.

You may provide additional information if you desire.

This is an open-ended addendum prompt, which could be used to submit anything you couldn't cover in the personal statement or diversity statement.

This section is optional. If you need more space beyond what is offered on the application, you may attach a résumé including employment, education, service and extracurricular information.

L50: 156 | G50: 3.48 | Deadline: June 30, 2023 | ED: November 15, 2022

Each entering class is composed of accomplished people who bring a spectrum of experiences and perspective to the Law School community. To aid in constructing a diverse and interesting class, we require a personal statement. This statement provides you with an opportunity to demonstrate the ways in which you can contribute your talents and experiences to the Law School. In the past, successful applicants have written about significant personal, academic, and professional experiences; meaningful intellectual interests; extracurricular activities; and factors inspiring them to obtain a legal education. Please limit your statement to two double-spaced pages, and include your printed name and Social Security number (or LSAC account number) on all attachments.

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should explain why you’re going to law school by the end of the essay, and why you’re interested in Univ. of Hofstra in particular.

This section is optional. In addition to your personal statement, you may include any background or experience that you believe contributes to the diversity of our student body. Information that students have included in the past that the admissions committee has found to be helpful includes but is not limited to the description or documentation of a disability, hardships overcome, personal or family history of education, or socioeconomic disadvantage.

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10. Optional Information

L50: 154 | G50: 3.48 | Deadline: July 1, 2023

In an electronic attachment, please write a personal statement indicating any circumstances surrounding your candidacy that you think will help the Admissions Committee review your application. Please address your reasons for applying to Suffolk University Law School as well as personal experiences, relevant skills, or any other matters indicating why your application should be favorably considered. The personal statement should illustrate your proficiency in written, professional communications and must be double-spaced with one-inch margins, written in 12 point font, and no longer than two pages.

In addition, please submit a résumé detailing your work and volunteer experience, as well as any college or community activities which are or were important to you.

Please upload any additional materials you wish the Admissions Committee to review here.

If the answer to any of the below questions is yes, please submit a detailed, explanatory statement with this application as an electronic attachment. Between the time of application and the first day of classes, the applicant is responsible for promptly informing the Assistant Dean of Admission of any changes in or additions to the information sought by these questions. Suffolk University Law School reserves the right to seek additional information on the applicant's character and fitness at any time. After classes begin, the student is responsible for promptly informing the Dean of Students of any changes in or additions to the information sought by these questions. Failure to answer or supplement the answers to these questions truthfully and completely may result in rescission of an offer of admission to the Law School or in disciplinary action if the failure is discovered after classes begin. Suffolk University Law School reserves the right to rescind an offer of admission to the Law School, or impose disciplinary sanctions on a student after classes begin, based upon any additional information obtained or disclosed subsequent to an offer of admission. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Note: Bar Examiners may require more detailed information regarding unlawful conduct including charges brought, academic misconduct, including events that you may believe have been sealed, expunged or otherwise removed from your record, making false statements or omissions, and misconduct in employment. Applicants should direct all questions regarding bar admission to the board of bar examiners of the state in which they intend to practice.

1. Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action or proceedings for academic misconduct, or subject to any action for academic insufficiency, at any college or university you have attended?If yes, please submit a detailed, explanatory statement with this application as an electronic attachment.

Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action or proceedings for personal misconduct at any college or university you have attended? If yes, please submit a detailed, explanatory statement with this application as an electronic attachment.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony, or is any felony charge currently pending against you? If yes, please submit a detailed, explanatory statement with this application as an electronic attachment.

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor for which you were sentenced to incarceration? If yes, please submit a detailed, explanatory statement with this application as an electronic attachment.

Have you been convicted within the past five years of a misdemeanor, not including a first conviction for drunkenness, simple assault, speeding, minor traffic violations, or affray or disturbance of the peace, for which you were not subject to incarceration? If yes, please submit a detailed , explanatory statement with this application as an electronic attachment.

Please submit a copy of your résumé.

Academic Information

If a period of time other than a usual academic vacation has intervened since high school graduation or during your attendance at a college or university, you must also electronically attach a statement indicating the reason therefore and your occupation or other activity during that interim. Your application will be considered incomplete without this information.

Dual Degree Program

In an electronic attachment, please outline your interest in applying to the dual degree program you selected.

L50: 154 | G50: 3.42 | Deadline: August 1, 2023

A personal statement is required. Your personal statement should be written in your own words and limited to 2-3 pages on a topic of your choice that will provide additional insight into your qualifications and interests. While there is no required topic, if you are unsure of a topic, you may consider sharing why you are interested in pursuing a law degree and/or what your anticipated career goals/interests are at this time.

We recommend following the suggested topic.

Application Addendum

This section is optional. Diversity Statement and Additional Addenda (optional) Albany Law School values the diverse perspectives and experiences that our students contribute to our community and classes. We also acknowledge that many applicants have overcome obstacles or hardships to achieve their current level of education. If you feel there is information not shared elsewhere in your application that the Admissions Committee may find relevant to their review process, you may choose to submit one or more optional addenda. Brief optional addenda may also be useful to explain LSAT score discrepancies, grade inconsistencies, gaps in work history, or to provide context for reviewers on any other topic you feel is relevant to their decision.

If you answer “yes” to any of the below questions, you must submit a statement reciting, in detail, the facts and circumstances of each reported event. The statement should include dates, exact name and location of courts (if any), and final disposition of all matters. Proof of final disposition is required, when availabe. If not available, please explain the reason. Your statement must be attached in order to submit your application. Failure to provide sufficient description and/or explanation of reported events may prompt the Admissions Committee to request additional information from you, thereby causing a delay in the processing of your application. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Bar Examiners may ask additional questions beyond those listed on this application. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Please note that in regards to answering “yes” to questions involving academic or criminal records, the Board of Bar Examiners may ask for more detailed or additional information. Inconsistencies between your law school application and your application to the Bar may cause difficulty with bar admission. Failure to make a complete disclosure when answering the below questions may also subject a student to disciplinary action.

1. Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action, including being placed on probation or being suspended or dismissed, for scholastic or other reasons from any of the colleges, universities, or graduate or professional schools you have attended and/or are there any disciplinary charges pending or expected to be brought against you?If yes, you must attach a detailed explanation. Please note that if you have been academically dismissed from a previous Law School, your statment should explain why your prior disqualification does not indicate a lack of capacity to complete our JD program and earn admission to the bar.

Have you ever, either as an adult or a juvenile, been cited, arrested, taken into custody, charged with, indicted, convicted, tried for, or pleaded guilty to, the commission of any felony or misdemeanor or the violation of any law, except minor parking or traffic violations, or been the subject of any juvenile delinquency or youthful offender processing, including matters that have been expunged or dismissed? If yes, you must attach a detailed explanation.

Have you ever been named in any lawsuit, litigation, or civil judicial proceeding? If yes, you must attach a detailed explanation. You may exclude annulment, divorce, and separation actions.

Please submit your resume.

L50: 154 | G50: 3.58 | Deadline: August 1, 2023

The personal statement should highlight your law school interest and motivation. The purpose of this statement is to give the Admissions Committee additional insight about you and to provide a basis for appraising your writing ability. We would like you to comment on your reasons for applying for admission to law school and articulate why you believe you are a good candidate for the study of law and, ultimately, for the practice of law. The required personal statement should be typewritten and submitted with the required application materials. We recommend the personal statement be double-spaced, approximately one to three pages in length. This personal statement should be uniquely your own with no assistance from others in its creation beyond basic proofreading or general critiquing.

At Dayton Law, we value the diverse background and experiences of our entering class. You may attach an optional statement outlining your own diverse background and/or experience you might bring to the School of Law. The optional Diversity Statement should be uniquely your own with no assistance from others in its creation beyond basic proofreading or general critiquing.

You may use this addendum to explain unusual circumstances which may have influenced your academic performance and/or LSAT score. These circumstances may include personal challenges adjusting to the academic rigor of undergraduate studies, or obstacles you may have faced affecting scholastic performance. Please include information on how you responded to these challenges/obstacles. The optional Supplemental Statement should be uniquely your own with no assistance from others in its creation beyond basic proofreading or general critiquing.

FAILURE TO PROVIDE FULL AND ACCURATE ANSWERS AND COMPLETE DISCLOSURE IN RESPONSE TO THE BELOW QUESTIONS MAY RESULT IN THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON SCHOOL OF LAW REVOKING ADMISSION OR IMPOSING OTHER APPROPRIATE SANCTIONS. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Applicants should be aware that all jurisdictions screen applicants on character and fitness issues before admitting them to be licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction. The University of Dayton School of Law is under an obligation to provide any information about an applicant's character and fitness to such jurisdictions upon request. You have a duty to be truthful and accurate, and to reveal the information requested below even if you do not have complete documentation. Please disclose details of the results of any criminal charges. Disclosure is required even if the charges were dismissed, conviction was reversed, a conviction was set aside, a conviction was vacated and even if the conviction was expunged or the record was sealed. The Admissions Committee reviews applicants based on all information submitted, including character and fitness information. You are under a continuing obligation to notify the Office of Admissions of any changes in your answers throughout the application process and, if admitted, until the first day of class. Once enrolled, you are under a continuing obligation to notify the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs of any changes in your answers to these questions.

1. Have you ever been cited, arrested, charged, or convicted for any violation of any law including as a juvenile, including traffic violations, but excluding parking tickets? 2. Have you ever been subject to a restraining order? 3. Has a professional association or state licensing board ever suspended or revoked a professional license that you held or has such an association or board ever required you to appear at a proceeding where license suspension or revocation was a possible sanction? 4. Have you ever been terminated, suspended, disciplined, or permitted to resign in lieu of termination from any job, or from any board or volunteer position? 5. Have you ever been dropped, suspended, warned, disciplined, placed on scholastic or disciplinary probation, expelled or requested to resign, or allowed to resign in lieu of discipline from any high school, college or university, or requested or advised by any such institution to discontinue your studies therein? 6. Have you ever been the subject of a court martial hearing, dishonorably discharged from military service, received a general discharge or administratively separated from the military service with other than an honorable discharge? 7. Have you ever been charged with fraud? 8. Have you ever defaulted on any debt other than a student loan that was not resolved in bankruptcy? 9. Have you had a debt of $500 or more that has been more than 90 days past due within the past three years that was not resolved in bankruptcy? 10. Have you ever petitioned for bankruptcy?

If you answered YES to any of the above questions, you must electronically attach a detailed explanation of each incident using the Character/Fitness Statement listed in the attachment section of this application.

You may attach a résumé.

L50: 155 | G50: 3.48 | Deadline: August 1, 2023

The Office of Admissions requires submission of a personal statement of no more than 1,000 words to assist the admissions committee in evaluating your application. Your personal statement should discuss the reasons you wish to study law, those aspects of the St. Thomas Law mission and program that are meaningful to you, and why you believe that you will be a successful law student and lawyer. If you wish, you may call attention to economic, social, or other hardships that you have overcome. You also may include any other information that will assist the admissions committee in assessing your record.

Attach any additional information that will assist the admissions committee in assessing your record. Topics you may wish to address in an optional addendum include: how you would contribute to or support diversity at the School of Law; any life experiences or challenges that affected your academic record or LSAT score; or any other information you want us to consider that is not already reflected in your application.

Failure to provide truthful answers or failure to inform the Office of Admissions of any changes to your answers and/or behavior demonstrating very poor judgment or lack of professionalism may result in the revocation of admission or disciplinary action by the University of St. Thomas School of Law or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which you seek admission. If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions, you must include an attachment describing the dates, circumstances, causes, and outcomes , related to the event.

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. 1. Have you ever been charged with, cited for, arrested for, pleaded guilty to, or been convicted of a violation of any law, other than a minor traffic violation or paid parking violation? You must disclose this information even if the charges were dismissed or you were acquitted, the conviction was stayed or vacated, the record was sealed or expunged, or you were told by a judge or attorney, that you need not disclose this information. 2. Are there any criminal charges pending against you? 3. Have you ever been warned, placed on probation, suspended, requested to discontinue your studies, allowed to discontinue your studies in lieu of discipline, expelled, dismissed, or otherwise disciplined, by a post-secondary school, college, university or law school for academic or non-academic reasons? 4. Have you ever been discharged or terminated from employment, or been permitted to resign in lieu of termination, for any reason?

Please attach your résumé.

Good Standing Law School

This section is optional. If you indicated that you attended another law school and you selected "yes," that you were in good standing with your former law school at the time of your departure, please ask the academic dean of your former law school to submit a letter of good standing to the Office of Admissions, University of St. Thomas School of Law. If you selected "no," please explain why and upload the attachment.

L50: 155 | G50: 3.48 | Deadline: July 1, 2023 | ED: January 1, 2023, November 1, 2022

Please attach a Personal Statement that provides information about you that will assist the Admissions Committee in evaluating your candidacy, qualifications, and interest in pursuing a legal career. Although there is not a specific topic that you must address, you may include the influences in your life have led you to seek admission to law school and information about why you are applying to Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. If you have overcome unusual or challenging life circumstances including hardship, disadvantage, discrimination, or disability; or have special circumstances that you would like the admission committee to consider, you are encouraged to describe those circumstances in your personal statement or as an addendum to your application. For guidance on Personal Statements, you may wish to view this video .

We recommend following the prompts listed closely.

This section is optional. You may include any other pertinent information you would like the Admissions Committee to consider in the admission process. You may attach multiple Supplemental Addenda as necessary. If you have overcome unusual or challenging life circumstances including hardship, disadvantage, discrimination, or disability; or have special circumstances that you would like the Admission Committee to consider, you are encouraged to describe those circumstances in your Personal Statement or as a Supplemental Addendum to your application.

Your answers to these questions are extremely important, not only in determining admission to Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, but also to your eventual application to practice law. To be permitted to practice law, all applicants to the Bar must pass a character and fitness screening by Bar examining authorities in addition to passing the Bar exam itself. The screening is thorough and is designed to determine whether the applicant's past conduct justifies the trust of clients, courts, other lawyers, and the public. As part of this screening, you will be required to answer a Character and Fitness Questionnaire that asks about past incidents involving the law and other authorities. Any discrepancy between your law school application and the Character and Fitness Questionnaire or any independent examination of your record may result in an extensive investigation and potentially serious consequences both at the law school and at the Bar application stage. Therefore, you are urged to exercise the utmost candor and thoroughness in answering these questions. If you are unsure whether to answer "Yes" to any question, we strongly recommend answering "Yes" and fully disclosing all incidents. Failure to answer these questions truthfully and with candor may result in the revocation of an offer of admission to CSU Cleveland-Marshall College of Law or a charge under the CSU Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Honor Code that may affect your admission to the Bar as much as or more than the act or event itself. If you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions, you must provide a complete explanation of the circumstances (see Attachments section). Include in the explanations(s) the date and year, location, circumstances of the violation, and the fine and/or sanction. Official documentation in lieu of your written explanation of the circumstances is unacceptable.

Please attach a current resume or CV.

Early Decision Form

This section is optional. If you are applying under the Early Decision I or Early Decision II program, please complete and attach the Early Decision Confirmation form, which you will find in the Forms tab of this electronic application.

L50: 155 | G50: 3.43 | Deadline: April 1, 2023 | ED: December 31, 2022

Please submit a 1-2 page personal statement as part of your application.

This section is optional. The Optional Essays provide us with important, relevant information that may not be found in other parts of the application for admission. Please complete one or more of the essays on the topics provided. Essays should be one to two pages in length (double spaced, with 11 point font). Please include the essay title at the top of the page.

We recommend you answer this essay.

This section is optional. You are welcome to provide additional information as part of your application.

The Admissions Office requires applicants to provide a current résumé. Please provide as an attachment.

L50: 154 | G50: 3.32 | Deadline: April 30, 2023

You must include with this application a personal essay explaining why you are seeking admission to law school. See Application Instructions for specific requirements. This essay must be in your own words and must reflect your individual writing style.

Applicants may submit additional addenda providing explanation for academic and/or LSAT performance or to describe unique circumstances (including diverse ethnic and socio-economical backgrounds).

Because of the high ethical standards to which lawyers are held, the failure to disclose an act or event is often more significant and leads to more serious consequences than the act or event itself. Failure to provide truthful and complete answers, or failure to inform the Admissions Office of any changes and updates to your answers, may result in revocation of admission or disciplinary action by the Law School, or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which you seek bar admission. You have an ongoing obligation to report to the Dean's Office any legal infractions that occur during law school. If you are admitted to the College of Law, this type of information and additional information concerning your moral character and fitness to practice law may be required by the state bar in the state in which the applicant intends to practice law. Every applicant should secure state specific information regarding the character and fitness requirements to the relevant state bars. Answer ?yes? or ?no? to the listed questions. If your answer to any of these questions is ?yes,? you must include with the application a statement explaining in full the circumstances respecting each ?yes? answer. Please include the date of the incident; the parties involved; a description of the incident; the result (guilty plea, expungement, dismissal, probation, arrest, incarceration, etc.); copy of any official documentation, if applicable. You have a duty to be truthful and accurate as well as a duty to reveal all information even if you do not have complete documentation. Please disclose details of the result of any criminal charges, even if the charges were dismissed, adjudication was withheld, a conviction was reversed, a conviction was set aside, a conviction was vacated, a conviction was expunged, or the record was sealed. Contrary advice by legal counsel does not exempt you from this requirement. Failure to comply will result in an incomplete application. 1. Have you ever been expelled, suspended, disciplined, placed on academic probation, or received academic warning by any school, college, or university? 2. Have you ever been charged with, convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or no contest to any violation of law other than minor traffic violations? Please answer YES even if the charges were dismissed, adjudication was withheld, a conviction was reversed, a conviction was set aside, a conviction was vacated, a conviction was expunged, or the record was sealed. 3. Have you ever been disciplined by a professional regulatory body for violating standards of conduct, or disciplined by an employer for an employment offense (such as stealing, falsifying records, or abusing intoxicants or drugs)? 4. Have you ever been convicted of either special or general court martial proceedings, or have you received a military discharge that was other than honorable?

Personal Resume

Electronically attach a personal résumé, including but not limited to the following information:

L50: 155 | G50: 3.53 | Deadline: June 30, 2023

A personal statement is required by the Admissions Committee and must be attached to your application at the time of submission. Your application will be forwarded to the Admissions Committee for decision review once all items are received. You may choose to write about your interest in studying law, your desire to attend New York Law School, obstacles or adversity that you have overcome, or economic, social, or cultural factors that have been significant in your development or identity. Your personal statement should be no more than two-pages, 12-point font, double spaced.

This section is optional. New York Law School seeks to have a diverse and inclusive environment. You are invited to submit an optional two-page diversity statement on how your experiences, personal attributes, or character will add to the inclusive culture at New York Law School. This statement should speak to something different beyond what was discussed in the personal statement. Your diversity statement should be no more than two-pages, 12-point font, double spaced.

This section is optional. You may attach an optional addendum, or addenda, addressing information you feel would be helpful to the admissions committee to review your application. Each addendum should be no more than one-page, 12-point font, double spaced.

17. Character & Fitness

Attach a résumé or curriculum vitae that includes employment, volunteer, leadership, and school and community activities.

L50: 153 | G50: 3.35 | Deadline: July 21, 2023

Each applicant is required to submit a Personal Statement.

The Personal Statement provides an opportunity for you to differentiate your application, highlighting qualities that you can bring to the Loyola community. You are encouraged to use this essay as a chance to provide the Admissions Committee with information that is not duplicated elsewhere in your application.

Statements specifically about you, the applicant, are most helpful, like your motivation to study or practice law. Your statement aids us in evaluating you outside of your objective indicators. Personal Statements will be used by the College of Law to further its goal of developing a student body with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

You may use this document to explain any weaknesses in your application or you may address them in the supplemental addendum. You may also use the Personal Statement to educate or inform the faculty committee about your grade point average trends, the rigorousness of your college or major, or contributions to diversity. Character and Fitness explanations are to be addressed and submitted in the character and fitness portion of your application.

This statement should be no longer than three pages in length and follow the conventions of a traditional essay. The Personal Statement must be your work product and demonstrate your writing and editing skills.

This section is optional. The Diversity Statement is an optional essay.

In addition to academic factors, the Admissions Committee may consider an applicant's race and/or ethnicity, socio-economic background, geographical diversity, gender, gender identity or expression, membership in underrepresented religious affiliations, work experience, sexual orientation, community service, military service, history of overcoming hardships, and unique life experiences.

Please limit your Diversity Statement to two pages and attach it to this application.

This section is optional. If there is any information you would like to share that you would prefer to include separate from your personal or diversity statement, you may add it in this attachment.

If applicable, you may explain any gaps or irregularities in your academic or work history here.

Because of the high ethical standards to which lawyers are held, the failure to disclose an act or event such as the ones described below is often more significant, and leads to more serious consequences, than the act or event itself. Past criminal history will not automatically bar admission. Failure to provide truthful answers, or failure to inform the Office of Law Admissions of any changes to your answers, may result in revocation of admission or disciplinary action by the law school, or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which you seek admission to the bar. We strongly urge, if you are unsure as to whether to make a disclosure, that you err on the side of disclosure. Inconsistencies between your application to the bar and your application for admission to law school may prevent you from being admitted to the bar. It is your responsibility to update your application by notifying Loyola's Office of Law Admissions of any disciplinary charges that are filed or are expected to be filed between the date you submit this application and the date you enroll at Loyola. Your obligation to disclose continues throughout your entire tenure at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting that jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.

Have you ever been placed on academic probation, received scholastic warning, or have you been dropped, suspended, disqualified, excluded or expelled from any college or graduate school for academic reasons? If yes, you must attach a full explanation of the reasons for and circumstances surrounding the academic action.

While attending any college or university, have you ever received disciplinary probation or action against you, or have you been dropped, suspended, excluded or expelled from any college or graduate school for violating a school code or honor code, for plagiarism, cheating, or other non-academic conduct? You must have the appropriate college or university official submit a statement directly to the Loyola Office of Law Admissions concerning the incident and the university's policy relative to the violation. In addition, you must attach a full explanation of the reasons for and circumstances surrounding the disciplinary action.

THE FOLLOWING QUESTION APPLIES TO PRIOR LAW SCHOOL ENROLLMENT Have you ever been placed on academic probation, received scholastic warning, or have you been dropped, suspended, disqualified, excluded or expelled from any law school for academic reasons or conduct violations? If yes, please attach a full explanation of the reasons for and circumstances surrounding the academic action.

Have you ever been arrested, cited, charged, indicted, ticketed, and/or convicted of any violation of the law other than a minor traffic violation? Have you ever been discharged from the military less than honorably? Is there any action currently pending adjudication? You are also required to disclose offenses which have been expunged, purged, sealed, obliterated, dismissed, or when the records have been destroyed, regardless of whether you have been told that you need not disclose any such event. This information will also be required to be disclosed by state bar authorities in many states along with a copy of your application to law school.

If your answer is yes, please electronically attach a full explanation of the reasons for and circumstances surrounding the incident(s), including the dates, disposition of all of the charges, and your current view on these past incidents.

The resumé should include the complete history of your employment and education since high school, including employment and graduation dates. Scholastic and leadership awards, military training or experience, community and volunteer service, honors, and internships, among other things, are also appropriate and relevant for this submission. Gaps in the academic and/or employment record should be explained in a separate addendum and uploaded to the Addendum section of this application.

L50: 158 | G50: 3.71 | Deadline: May 1, 2023 | ED: December 1, 2022

This document should be a one or two page essay detailing why you are uniquely qualified to be a successful law student at Belmont University College of Law. You may cite experiences that have led you to the study of law and/or illustrate how you want to benefit the legal profession upon completing the Juris Doctor degree. The personal statement should be well written, thoughtful, and original.

We recommend that you follow their recommended topic.

Diversity Statement: Opt.

This section is optional. If you have a diversity statement, you may attach it here.

Addendum: Optional

This section is optional. If you have additional documents you feel are necessary to share, you may add them here.

Optional/if applicable

Resume: Optional

This section is optional. If you have a resume you may attach it here.

L50: 150 | G50: 3.44 | Deadline: July 1, 2023

A Personal Statement is required. The statement should detail evidence of qualities beyond academic abilities, such as leadership ability, service to others, maturity, organizational skills, familiarity with other languages and cultures, a history of overcoming disadvantage, extraordinary accomplishment, or success in a previous career. The statement should also explain what contributions you may bring to the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law and the legal profession while also explaining why you desire to study law. The USD Knudson School of Law is committed to recruiting a well-rounded and diverse class of incoming students. If you would like to submit an additional diversity statement, you may email that to [email protected] .

This section is optional. Optional - if you would like to submit a resume, you may upload that document here. This is not required for admission to the USD Knudson School of Law.

L50: 155 | G50: 3.47 | Deadline: June 1, 2023

Attach your personal statement. The statement must be no more than three pages, double-spaced, 12 pt. font. An applicant's personal statement is an opportunity to provide information that the applicant believes should be considered. Please choose one of the following two prompts and include the prompt at the top of the statement as your title:

Addenda - Optional Essays

This section is optional. Providing an addenda is an opportunity for you to discuss any additional information relevant to your application that was not already addressed in your application, personal statement, or résumé. The statement should not be more than one page in length. Please be thorough but concise. Adversity/Diversity: A statement addressing these issues is voluntary. We strive to have a diverse student body in all areas, including, but not limited to, age, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, religion, and sexual orientation.

8. Application Highlights

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Provide a résumé of full- and part-time employment and other activities, starting with the most recent. Include dates, name(s) of employer(s), and position(s) held. List the hours worked per week and academic honors received since entering college. List extracurricular activities, hobbies and community service. Describe the nature and extent of employment during college and include volunteer work. Please include summers. Explain any periods of time after high school not accounted for by the preceding educational and employment history. Do not include high school information or activities .

L50: 154 | G50: 3.54 | Deadline: May 2, 2023

Our admissions committee reviews many applications from candidates with strong credentials. Therefore, a personal statement should set forth any additional information the applicant feels should be considered by the committee when evaluating their application. Any experience an applicant has that will enable them to contribute unique and enlightening perspectives to the law school is of interest to the committee. In addition, the reasons motivating the desire to study law and to attend Cumberland School of Law are also important to mention. Personal statements should not exceed three pages. All supplemental documents must have the following format: double spacing, 1" margins, 11 pt. Times New Roman font. Please remember to include your LSAC account number on all supplemental documents and addenda.

This section is optional. OPTIONAL: You MAY include an electronic addendum with your application titled "Additional Information" explaining in detail any aspect of your application that you feel needs further explanation. False or misleading statements may affect your ability to gain admission to Samford University's Cumberland School of Law. All supplemental documents must have the following format: double spacing, 1” margins, 11 pt. Times New Roman font. Please remember to include your LSAC account number on all supplemental documents and addenda.

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. A character and fitness review will require truthful, accurate and complete reporting of all requested information related to past conduct that bar examiners may deem relevant to one’s fitness to practice law, in most jurisdictions including (but not limited to) all criminal arrests, charges, plea agreements, convictions, or instances of being taken into custody, as a juvenile or adult; all traffic violations except minor parking citations; involvement as a party to civil litigation; acts of fraud, dishonesty or lack of candor; educational discipline or misconduct; failure to pay financial obligations; and substance abuse. Many jurisdictions require disclosure of all criminal arrests, charges, plea agreements or convictions, as a juvenile or adult, even where the record has been expunged. It should be noted, however, that while bar admission boards require complete disclosure of requested information, in many instances past relevant conduct, particularly if isolated and/or not recent, has not resulted in denial or delay of admission to the bar in a particular jurisdiction of interest. (This is not to suggest or predict how any jurisdiction’s bar admissions board would respond to any applicant’s particular conduct disclosures going forward.) A failure to truthfully, accurately and completely respond to a character and fitness inquiry, however, is commonly deemed a character and fitness violation in and of itself, and may be more detrimental to bar admission prospects than the undisclosed or incorrectly disclosed underlying conduct. You are encouraged to determine the character and fitness requirements of the jurisdiction(s) where you intend to practice law. If you are uncertain where you will practice law, you may wish to review the Standard NCBE Character and Fitness Application , titled Request for Preparation of a Character Report, which is used by a number of jurisdictions’ bar admission authorities. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available at http://www.ncbex.org/ . Applicants must attach separate addenda explaining in detail each instance that necessitates a “yes” response to these questions. It is not sufficient to simply attach court records. Those who provide unclear responses will be asked for clarification and/or additional information. Applicants should also be aware that this law school application is a “continuing application.” Continuing applications require applicants to update their responses to these questions as needed throughout the application process. Should an event occur, either before or after applicants receive their admission decision, that would change their response to a question in their application, they must immediately communicate the details of that event in writing to the Assistant Dean for Admission and Enrollment Management.

1. CRIMINAL CHARGES: Have you ever been formally accused, cited for, arrested for, charged with or convicted of violating any law, including traffic violations? (All citations, arrests, charges and convictions, whether pending or otherwise, must be noted and explained even if the charges were dismissed, you were acquitted, plead nolo contendere or adjudication was withheld or a conviction was expunged, dismissed, overturned or vacated.) You must include an electronic addendum with your application titled "Criminal Charges" explaining in detail each instance that necessitates a "yes" response to the Character and Fitness question #1. Your explanation must include the date of each occurrence, circumstances that gave rise to each occurrence, and the outcome of each occurrence.

ACADEMIC ACTION: Have you ever been academically dismissed, suspended, placed on academic probation or given an academic warning? (You must include the date of each occurrence, explain the circumstances that gave rise to each occurrence , and the outcome: when or if sanction/probation lifted .) You must include an electronic addendum with your application titled "Academic Action" explaining in detail each instance that necessitates a "yes" response to the Character and Fitness question #2. Your explanation must include the date of each occurrence, circumstances that gave rise to each occurrence, and the outcome of each occurrence.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION: Have you ever been placed on disciplinary probation, accused of violating or found in violation of a school's honor code? You must include an electronic addendum with your application titled "Disciplinary Action" explaining in detail each instance that necessitates a "yes" response to the Character and Fitness question #3. Your explanation must include the date of each occurrence, circumstances that gave rise to each occurrence, and the outcome of each occurrence.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE: Have you ever had a business, trade or professional license revoked? You must include an electronic addendum with your application titled "Professional Licensure" explaining in detail each instance that necessitates a "yes" response to the Character and Fitness question #4. Your explanation must include the date of each occurrence, circumstances that gave rise to each occurrence, and the outcome of each occurrence.

Providing false, incomplete or misleading answers to these questions may result in revocation of admission or disciplinary action by the law school. False or misleading answers may affect your ability to gain admission to the bar in the state in which you intend to practice. All supplemental documents must have the following format: double spacing, 1” margins, 11 pt. Times New Roman font. Please remember to include your LSAC account number on all supplemental documents and addenda.

Applicants must submit a résumé that chronicles their employment, educational, and extracurricular history during and after college. It is important that résumés highlight academic honors, leadership positions, and volunteer or community work completed, along with any professional licenses an applicant has obtained, whether currently active or not. All entries should include dates of involvement and a brief description as to the nature of the applicant's participation. For employment held during and after college, please note whether your position was full- or part-time. Résumés should not exceed two pages.

Non-Citizen Documentation

This section is optional. If you are not a United States citizen, electronically attach a photocopy of your Permanent Resident or VISA to your application. Without it, your application will be considered incomplete. If you will require assistance obtaining or extending a student visa, please include your request here.

L50: 154 | G50: 3.32 | Deadline: August 1, 2023

Personal Statement: The personal statement is an opportunity for the Admissions Committee to learn more about your qualifications and how you will contribute to the classroom and the profession. The statement should not exceed two pages and should include your name and LSAC account number on each page. Please share information about what inspired you to pursue a legal education, your professional goals, and your interests. The statement also serves as a writing sample and should adhere to conventional rules of writing.

Addenda & Supplemental Materials

Addenda: Please submit an explanatory addendum for each academic and criminal disclosure that includes specific dates, causes, circumstances, and outcomes for each disclosure. Academic disclosures may include supporting documentation from the institution. Criminal disclosures may include a register of action and court order. If supporting documents are not provided, the Admissions Committee may require them upon further review. Other explanatory addenda are accepted, but not required. Addenda should not exceed one page in length, absent extraordinary circumstances.

This section is optional. Priority Deadline: Feb. 1 law.udmercy.edu/admissions/financial-aid All admitted students are automatically considered for Dean's Scholarships and Fellowships. Applicants interested in being considered for other admissions scholarships, including the Phillip J. McElroy Scholarship and the Henry H. Tarrant Award for Black Student Excellence, should submit a brief statement (no more than one page per scholarship in length) about their interest in the award and their qualifications for the award.

For the questions below, your entire criminal history is relevant, including matters in which courts have labeled "non-public." Applicants who respond "yes" to questions 4-11, must submit an addendum for each disclosure with a complete explanation of the incident that includes the specific dates, causes, circumstances, and outcome of the incident and may include the register of action and court order. If a register of action and court order are not provided, the Admissions Committee may require them upon further review. 4. Are there any criminal charges against you which are currently pending? 5. Are there any criminal charges against you for which you are currently on supervised or unsupervised probation? 6. Are there any criminal charges against you in which sentencing has been delayed or not disposed of? 7. Are there any criminal charges against you in which a pretrial diversion program has not been completed? 8. Are there any criminal charges against you in which there is any other nonfinal status? 9. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor offense? Include any conviction resulting from an appearance in court in which a judge or jury made a finding of guilt, or in which a guilty plea or nolo contendere plea was accepted by the court. Exclude driving convictions that do not require a court appearance, and which are or would be presently treated as civil infractions under the provision of the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code, or under similar provisions in other states. Disclose all convictions stemming from originally charged driving offenses that retain criminal status, such as all alcohol or drug-related offenses and reckless or felonious driving, or convictions for driving while privileges are suspended or revoked. 10. Have you ever entered a guilty plea or a no contest plea to a criminal offense which was taken under advisement, taken in connection with a pretrial diversion program, or otherwise did not result in a conviction? 11. Have you ever had a criminal record expunged or set aside?

Resume: A one-page resume is preferred. Resumes should not exceed two pages. Please include an education section and experience section. In the education section, you may list any awards, scholarships, publications, and activities. In the experience section, you may include both paid and unpaid experiences. Be sure to include information about time periods not reflected in academic transcripts. You may also include other sections, for example, languages, memberships, and interests. Do not include an objective or references section.

Dual JD Supplemental Form

This section is optional. Dual JD Supplemental Form: This is only required of applicants to the Transnational Canadian and American Dual JD Program. Please see the Supplemental Form section to download the form.

L50: 153 | G50: 3.39 | Deadline: July 1, 2023 | ED: November 1, 2022

The Admissions Committee requires submission of a personal statement to assist the Committee in evaluating your application. You may wish to call attention to factors in your background that may be indicative of your potential success as a law student and a member of the bar, such as your motivation to study law, work experience, special interests, honors, community involvement, or personal hardships. Your personal statement should be no more than two pages and be double spaced.

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should explain why you’re going to law school by the end of the essay, and why you’re interested in Creighton in particular.

This section is optional. Applicants are welcome to submit an Optional Addendum if they wish to provide the Admissions Committee with additional information regarding a particular part of their application. This addendum is not required of applicants. It can provide an opportunity for applicants to further describe a piece of their application that they feel requires additional explanation. For example, the Optional Addendum can be used to discuss why reported grades and test scores may not fully indicate their ability to succeed in the study of law. It can also be used to explain any gaps in education, or other topics the applicant wishes to share with the Admissions Committee.

13. Character and Fitness

The Admissions Committee requires submission of a current résumé to assist the Committee in evaluating your application. We do not require a specific format for the résumé. Applicants are welcome to submit a standard résumé they have used when applying for work or internship experiences.

L50: 154 | G50: 3.40 | Deadline: April 15, 2023 | ED: November 15, 2022

The following essay questions are intended to allow applicants the opportunity to present themselves to the admissions office. The essays are a critical part of the application. They help the admissions team fully understand the applicant’s ability to succeed at Vermont Law and Graduate School. The time and effort put into the essay portion of the application weighs heavily in the admission process.

The first essay is required. The second and third essays are optional. Applicants are encouraged to be as forthright and open as possible, and should feel free to discuss unusual circumstances or situations of adversity that may have influenced their current values. Be aware that the quality of your writing and the thoughtfulness of your answers will be evaluated.

Essay Instructions: Please use one attachment to answer the essay questions. You may incorporate answers into one personal statement, or alternatively, break up the essays into separate sections. Whichever style you chose, please be consistent. We encourage you to use your judgment for length, as this will vary by applicant. Most applicants will submit a total of four double spaced pages.

We recommend writing the optional essays if they are applicable.

This section is optional. Attachments: Applicants may submit additional information to the Admissions Committee that may provide insight into the applicant’s potential for success. If there are special considerations regarding your educational, professional, or personal history, please attach a one-to-two-page explanation.

Professional Resume

Please attach a copy of your professional resume showing your employment history, awards, volunteer work, extracurricular, and personal activities. If your education was interrupted for one semester or more, be sure to account for that period of time.

L50: 153 | G50: 3.26 | Deadline: June 30, 2023

You are required to submit a personal statement. The personal statement gives you the opportunity to introduce yourself to the admissions committee and should include information beyond quantitative factors such as the LSAT score, academic grade point average, and information reflected on your resume. The thoughts and words contained therein must be your own and no one else should assist in its creation beyond basic proofreading or critiquing. The subject matter of the statement is up to you, but keep in mind that the reviewer will be focused on determining your potential to be a successful law student and graduate of Idaho Law. Your statement should be no more than two pages in length and serves as a writing sample. A narrative version of your resume is discouraged.

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in Idaho in particular by the end of the essay.

This section is optional. Applicants are encouraged to include a Diversity Statement with their application. Please include any diversity circumstance(s) or factor(s) that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider (e.g. ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic disadvantage, etc.). A Diversity Statement is in addition to the Personal Statement and should not exceed one page.

Optional/Additional Essay

This section is optional. Optional/Additional Essay. You may choose to submit a separate statement describing any special circumstances in your background that would aid the Admission Committee in its evaluation of your application. These special circumstances include but are not limited to addenda providing context to your LSAT Score(s) and GPA trends.

20. Character and Fitness

Resume- You are required to submit a current resume with your application. Our experienced professionals in the Career Development Office will assist you with developing a legal resume during your time at Idaho Law. For now, we ask that you submit your most recent resume, or create one based on generally accepted standards. Most resumes are one or two pages, however some people with significant academic or professional experience may have longer resumes. There is no required length.

L50: 156 | G50: 3.64 | Deadline: July 31, 2023 | ED: February 15, 2023

Please attach a personal statement of between 500 and 1000 words to support the application for admission.

This section is optional. You may attach a diversity statement here.

Misc. Addendum

This section is optional. You may attach additional addendums here.

19. Beliefs and Values

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This section is optional. You may attach a current resume or curriculum vita.

L50: 154 | G50: 3.36 | Deadline: March 15, 2023

Personal Statement Each applicant must submit a Personal Statement. This statement provides the opportunity to describe your background and any unique experiences, characteristics, or circumstances you want the admissions committee to consider. You may choose to explain your desire to study law, and why you believe you will be a successful law student, or write on any topic that you feel will help the readers of your application get a sense of you as a person and prospective law student. You are also encouraged to explain your interest in attending our law school and may discuss any information not otherwise apparent from your application, including family members who are graduates of the University of Memphis School of Law. Limit your Personal Statement to 1,000 words.

This section is optional. To apply for this award, you must complete the application questions and attach a statement explaining in detail the circumstances that qualify you to be considered for the Memphis Access and Diversity Law Scholarship. To the extent possible, you should attach documents to corroborate your qualifications. Only Tennessee residents and border county residents are eligible for this scholarship.

This diversity statement is actually for a scholarship; only Tennessee residents and border country residents are eligible.

This section is optional. Please use this area for any attachments or addendums not already listed.

GPA or LSAT Addendum

This section is optional. If you want to include relevant information explaining a low undergraduate grade point average or low LSAT score, please submit this in a separate addendum. Include your name and LSAC account number on all documents.

14. Admonitory Action

This section is optional. A résumé may be attached in lieu of completing the Employment section.

L50: 152 | G50: 3.31 | Deadline: July 21, 2023

Please submit with the application a typed personal statement setting forth those life experiences which have contributed to your personal development and which have prepared you to undertake successfully a rigorous program of law study.

If you indicate "yes" to any of the Character and Fitness questions, you must submit a separate explanation with supporting documents and dates. You may electronically attach the document here.

Please provide the following information on a separate attached document. You may still submit your résumé to facilitate this information.

L50: 152 | G50: 3.32 | Deadline: July 1, 2023

Please prepare an essay of two to four pages in which you set forth your reasons for wanting to become a lawyer. Reflect upon your experiences, your values, activities, and the individuals who have influenced you. If applicable, describe any circumstances that adversely affected your academic performance in the past and indicate whether or not these circumstances are likely to affect your success in law school. The Admissions Committee at St. Thomas University College of Law, Florida, will use your essay solely for the purpose of evaluating your candidacy for admission and will hold all statements in strict confidence. (If applying electronically, use an electronic attachment for your statement.)

Please attach any miscellaneous documentation here.

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Applicants must provide full disclosure as requested below and must disclose an incident under this section even if the charges were dropped, dismissed, referred to a pretrial intervention program, deferred prosecution, and/or for which the records have been sealed or expunged. St. Thomas University College of Law may revoke an acceptance if the applicant fails to make full disclosure. 1. In your entire life, have you ever been arrested, detained, or restrained, taken into custody or accused formally or informally of a felony whether or not the charge was later reduced to a misdemeanor or other lesser charge? If you answer yes, for each instance, (a) provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances, including the date(s), the charge, the arresting agency, city and state of the arrest, and the subsequent action taken by the authorities; (b) explain whether there are any pending charges against you, and whether you are currently serving or subject to any kind of probation, deferred prosecution program, or reporting for community service obligations associated with any criminal matter; and (c) attach a copy of the arresting or charging document, police investigation reports, and the disposition order.

In your entire life, have you ever been arrested, detained, or restrained, taken into custody, or accused of driving while intoxicated, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving with an unlawful blood alcohol level, or charged with vehicular manslaughter or vehicular homicide? If you answer yes , for each instance, (a) provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances, including the date(s), the nature of the charge, case number and court name, and the disposition of the case, including the sentence; (b) explain whether there are any pending charges against you, and whether you are currently serving or subject to any kind of probation, deferred prosecution program, or reporting for community service obligations associated with any criminal matter; and (c) attach a copy of the arresting or charging document, police investigation reports, and the disposition order.

Other than those incidents disclosed and explained in questions 1 and 2 above , since the date of your 16th birthday, have you ever been arrested, detained, or restrained, given a notice to appear, or taken into custody for the violation of a law or ordinance or for committing a delinquent act? If you answer yes , for each instance, provide: (a) a detailed explanation of the circumstances, including the date, the nature of the charge, case number and court name, and the disposition of the case, including the sentence; (b) explain whether there are any pending charges against you, and whether you are currently serving or subject to any kind of probation, deferred prosecution program, or reporting for community service obligations associated with any criminal matter; and (c)attach a copy of the arresting or charging document and the disposition order.

Have you ever been or are you presently a plaintiff, a defendant, a petitioner, or a respondent in a civil lawsuit ? This includes but is not limited to dissolution of marriage, tax, and bankruptcy proceedings. If you answer yes , (a) list each such action; (b) provide an explanation including the name of the case, the type of case, your role in the case, and the facts relating to your involvement in the case; (c) provide a copy of the docket sheet, complaint or other initial pleading; and (d) the final judgement, order of dismissal, or other document disposing of or concluding each such action. If the action was dismissed after settlement, include an explanation of the details of the settlement.

Do you now hold, or have you ever held, any professional, occupational, or business license? If you answer yes , for each license, list the type of license, the state where it was issued, and whether the license is currently in good standing. If the license is not in good standing, explain the reason.

Are you now or have you ever been investigated or subject to discipline by any professional licensing board or body? If you respond yes, in a separate attachment provide a full explanation of the circumstances and disposition relating to the investigation or discipline.

Attach your résumé here

Academic/Disciplinary

If you answer yes, provide a complete statement of the circumstances surrounding each such occurrence, the name and address of the institution, the date(s) of the occurrence, the course or event, the sanction, disposition or result, and all relevant information related thereto.

L50: 151 | G50: 3.32 | Deadline: July 28, 2023

This statement is extremely important in the selection process. Due to the fact that personal interviews are not granted, your personal statement is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the Admissions Committee and should include your personal experiences, career ambitions, and why you want to attend law school.

This section is optional. If you responded yes to the question regarding any personal factors, your diversity, disadvantaged background, socioeconomic status, grade trends, substantial discrepancy between your performance on standardized tests and your actual level of academic achievement, or any other information you believe is relevant to the Admissions Committee, you must attach those addenda here.

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners at: http:www.ncbex.org/ . Because of the high ethical standards to which lawyers are held, the failure to disclose an act or event such as the ones described below is often more significant, and leads to more serious consequences, than the act or event itself. Failure to provide truthful answers, or failure to inform the Office of Admissions of any change to your answers, may result in denial or revocation of admission, expulsion after matriculation, revocation of law degree after graduation, or other disciplinary action by the Law School, referral to the appropriate state bar examiners, or denial of permission to practice by the state in which you seek admission. If you are unsure as to whether to make a disclosure, we strongly urge that you err on the side of full disclosure. You may exclude minor traffic violations and parking tickets. However, if the traffic violation resulted in a Failure to Appear charge or warrant, you must report this information. You must also report any traffic or other offenses involving alcohol, drugs, or a controlled substance, or any offenses in which there was an attempt, whether successful or not, to suspend or revoke your driver's license. (Full disclosure is required even though you may have been advised by another source that you are not required to do so.) If you answer "yes" to question 1, you must submit official court records as well as a detailed explanation of each instance, including its ultimate disposition. If a court or arresting/ticketing agency is unable to provide copies of pertinent records, you must obtain a written statement so stating from the court or agency. You must disclose each instance even if no charges were filed, even if you were granted any type of pretrial diversion such as deferred disposition or deferred adjudication, even if charges were dismissed, even if you were acquitted of such charges, and even if such charges resulted in a conviction that was reversed, set aside, vacated, or expunged. If expunged, please attach (in the Attachments Section) official court documents showing that the charges were expunged and the date of the expungement.

1. Have you ever (either as a juvenile or adult), been charged, arrested, convicted, or granted deferred adjudication or deferred disposition in any jurisdiction of any crime other than a minor traffic violation? If yes, give details in a separate statement and attach to this application in the Attachments Section. 2. Have you ever been charged with an honor violation or had disciplinary action (non-academic) taken against you while in school? If yes, give details in a separate statement and attach to this application in the Attachments Section. If you are in doubt as to whether or not such action has been taken against you, it is recommended that you call your school(s). Failure to disclose is often a more serious infraction than the misconduct. 3. Have you ever been, or are you now, academically suspended, dismissed or placed on academic probation? If yes, please attach a statement of circumstances to your application in the Attachments Section. 4. Have you ever been expelled, dismissed, or advised to resign from any post-secondary institution, college, professional school or law school in order to avoid academic or disciplinary action? If yes please provide a statement of explanation and attach to this application in the Attachments Section.

Applicants must provide a current résumé .

L50: 150 | G50: 3.15 | Deadline: August 2, 2023

A Personal Statement is required. Since individuals and their interests and aspirations vary, the content of the statement is left to your discretion. You may take this opportunity to clarify questions contained in this Application for Admission, provide additional information that you feel should be considered in evaluating your application, or you may elect to write about another subject that addresses your decision to attend Touro Law Center.

Statement On Diversity

This section is optional. Touro Law Center values diversity in its student body. Diversity can be measured in terms of many characteristics such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, and sexual orientation. However, every individual may make a distinctive contribution by virtue of such factors as background, experience, interests, and geographic residence.

We invite you to describe briefly attributes of your character that you believe would enhance the diversity of the community at Touro Law Center.

Use this section to provide us with any additional information that is relevant to your application.

Personal History

If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions, please provide a complete explanation for each question in the Personal History Addendum section under "Attachments." If you are unsure whether an incident in your past requires an affirmative response to any of the following questions, you are advised to contact the Admissions Office 631.761.7010 to request clarification. However, you are advised to make full disclosure in this application, since you will be required to do so when you apply to take the bar examination and/or seek admission to practice. Please understand that the failure to candidly respond to a question is, almost without exception, a far more serious matter than the underlying event itself ***.*** 1. Have you ever, for any reason, been suspended from, placed on probation at, required to withdraw from, or been subject to any disciplinary action at any educational institution (above elementary school level), including law school? Address all prior and/or pending matters. 2. Are there currently or have there been any disciplinary charges against you? This includes but is not limited to any professional licensing matters. 3. Have you ever, either as an adult or a juvenile, been cited, ticketed, arrested, taken into custody, charged with, indicted, convicted or tried for, or pleaded guilty to, the commission of any felony or misdemeanor or the violation of any law, except minor parking violations , or been the subject of any juvenile delinquency or youthful offender proceeding? All matters, including those dismissed or with no charges filed (after taken into custody) must be disclosed *.* 4. Are there any criminal charges, other than minor parking violations, pending against you? Any pending charge involving alcohol or controlled substances must be disclosed. 5. Have you received a military discharge under other than honorable conditions? 6. Have there been any civil judgments filed against you? 7. Is there anything in your social media postings (past or present) that is inconsistent with the mission or Code of Conduct of the College or with that of the program in which you will be enrolled?

Provide a current and complete résumé.

L50: 150 | G50: 3.47 | Deadline: August 1, 2023

The purpose of the personal statement is to allow the Admissions Committee to assess your writing ability and learn more about you. Please submit a statement that discusses your interest in law school and where your legal education may take you in the future. This statement should be on a separate electronic attachment that includes your name and LSAC account number at the top of the page. This statement should not exceed 1,000 words.

This diversity statement is optional. We are committed to enrolling a diverse student body. If you believe you have developed a unique perspective especially useful to the study or practice of law, please submit a statement explaining the factors that contributed to the development of that perspective. Academic Performance This addendum is optional. If you believe you have encountered obstacles that may have impeded or affected your ability to maximize your academic potential, you may submit an additional statement describing or explaining these obstacles and their effect on your academic performance, including grades and standardized test scores. This information can be helpful to the admissions committee, as it provides additional context to your academic record. Overcoming Adversity This addendum is optional. If you have overcome significant adversity, please share what challenge(s) you faced, how it affected you, and what lessons you learned from the experience. Adversity may include but is not limited to socio-economic challenges; educational challenges; health issues; disability; language barriers; immigration status; first generation to college status; surviving abuse; or complex family circumstances such as addiction, an incarcerated parent, homelessness, and/or living in foster care.

Please include your professional résumé or curriculum vitae.

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L50: 151 | G50: 3.13 | Deadline: July 21, 2023

L50: 153 | G50: 3.37 | Deadline: July 31, 2023

The committee will review your personal statement to evaluate your writing skills and to learn more about you. Feel free to highlight your interest in law, your motivation for attending law school, experiences that may distinguish you from others, or the unique contributions you will make to the law school experience or profession.

This section is optional. We welcome a statement describing your diverse background or experiences. If you wish to be considered for a diversity scholarship, you must provide a statement.

Additional Attachments

This section is optional. You may submit additional attachments that explain information that you wish the committee to consider in making its decision. These attachments could include explanation about academic history, standardized testing history, or time away from college and employment.

7. Character and Fitness

Attach a resume detailing any significant work experience; honors or awards received, both academic and non-academic; participation in clubs, organizations, or societies; and volunteer or community service.

L50: 150 | G50: 3.11 | Deadline: July 15, 2023

Although academic history and the LSAT score are very important in the application review process, the personal statement is a vital factor as well. The personal statement should be no more than three pages, typed and double-spaced. In the personal statement, you should focus on your accomplishments, skills, experiences and motivation that indicate a potential for success in law school. Include any information such as extracurricular activities, career plans, leadership ability, or anything else that will help the Admissions Committee gain a clear and accurate picture of you as an individual. You can attach your personal statement below. *For transfer students, include your reasons for transferring in your personal statement. *For students who have been academically dismissed from a law school, you must have waited one year before applying. In your personal statement, explain the circumstances and what preparations you've made to succeed in law school. *For students who started law school and did not earn credits, please explain the circumstances.

Adversity/Diversity

This section is optional. If you would like, please submit a statement that describes in detail any notable life circumstances, challenges or adversities you have overcome. The purpose of this statement is to include any additional information you feel should be considered by the Admissions Committee.

GPA Addendum

This section is optional. If you would like to explain any inconsistencies, gaps or update any information about your undergraduate transcript, you may do so here.

LSAT Disparity

This section is optional. If you have a decrease or increase in your LSAT score by five points or more, you may provide a written explanation if you wish.

Scholarship Consideration

This section is optional. Western State offers scholarships based on academic merit; LSAT scores and undergraduate records carry the most weight. All admitted students will automatically be considered. If you would like, please provide additional information about yourself and why you are specifically interested in attending Western State for the Scholarship Committee's consideration. (1 page max.)

If you answer YES to any of the following questions, you MUST provide a detailed explanation and include supporting documents as necessary. You should also consult the rules and regulations of the Committee of Bar Examiners of the state in which you intend to practice law to determine whether or not these incidents might affect your eligibility for admission to the bar. Failure to provide truthful and complete answers, or failure to notify the Admissions Office of any changes in your answers, may result in revocation of admission or disciplinary action by the law school or denial of permission to practice law in the state in which you seek admission. If you are unsure as to whether to disclose an incident or not, please contact the Admissions Office. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. 1. Are there any criminal charges pending or expected to be brought against you?NOTE: You must promptly inform the Admissions Office in writing if any misdemeanor, felony, or other criminal charges are brought against you between your submission of this application and your registration at Western State College of Law. In addition, should you enroll at Western State College of Law, you must promptly inform the Dean of Students in writing if any misdemeanor, felony, or other criminal charges are brought against you during your time as a student through graduation. 2. Have you ever been, as an adult or juvenile, cited, arrested, taken into custody, charged with, indicted, convicted, tried for, or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to a crime (other than a minor traffic violation), including sealed and/or expunged convictions? NOTE: You must promptly inform the Admissions Office in writing if any such conviction occurs between your submission of this application and your registration at Western State College of Law. In addition, should you enroll at Western State College of Law, you must promptly inform the Dean of Students in writing if any such conviction occurs during your time as a student through graduation. 3. Have you ever been placed on academic probation from any college or university for academic reasons? 4. Have you ever been academically or otherwise disqualified or suspended from any college or university for academic reasons? 5. Have you ever been subjected to disciplinary action for scholastic or other reasons from any college or university attended? NOTE: You must promptly inform the Admissions Office in writing if you are subjected to any disciplinary action from any college or university between your submission of this application and your registration at Western State College of Law. 6. Have you ever been found in violation of an honor code or been disciplined for misconduct by any college or university you have attended or by any organizations or employers? NOTE: You must promptly inform the Admissions Office in writing if any such violation or disciplinary action for misconduct occurs between your submission of this application and your registration at Western State College of Law.

This section is optional. Applicants are encouraged to submit a current résumé, including extracurricular activities if applicable. You can attach your résumé here.

L50: 152 | G50: 3.41 | Deadline: March 1, 2023

Please attach your personal statement. The Admission Committee considers many applicants with strong credentials and makes difficult decisions regarding whom to admit to fill the limited number of seats at the Charleston School of Law. Please provide a candid evaluation of yourself detailing any information that you believe will assist the committee in considering your application. Provide evidence of your abilities and strengths, examples of your leadership abilities, your maturity, your organizational skills, and your motivation to study law. You also might provide information regarding any educational and financial obstacles you have overcome or disabilities that may have affected your academic performance. Your personal statement also serves as a writing sample; please pay careful attention to the details.

This section is optional. Please submit your diversity addendum. The Charleston School of Law offers a Diversity Scholars Program. If you are eligible to particiate in the program, this addendum will serve as the essay requirement. To learn more about the Diversity Scholars Program, please visit our website, charlestonlaw.edu/scholarships.

Public Service

This section is optional. Please submit your public service addendum.

This section is optional. Please submit your explanation for why you have chosen to apply with only a GRE score and take the GRE over the LSAT.

LSAT and/or GPA

This section is optional. Please attach an explanation of any disparity with your LSAT score and/or your GPA.

L50: 150 | G50: 3.39 | Deadline: July 15, 2023

Please submit a personal statement (electronically if applicable) that tells us more about you. The subject matter is up to you, but keep in mind that the Admissions Committee will be seeking a sense of you as a person and also as a potential student and graduate of the UND School of Law. It is an opportunity for you to include any information that will help the Committee act on your application and that sets you apart in a significant way from other applicants. We encourage you to develop a statement that provides the Committee with insights that cannot be obtained from the CAS report or other information contained on the application. You may include information addressing any economic, cultural, and/or societal factors; your academic record; or LSAT results, which would provide the Admissions Committee with additional insight into your application.

Please provide any addition information in regard to Character and Fitness information provided.

If the answers to any the following questions are yes, you must provide records from the agency, court, or military office documenting the charge and the disposition of that event, including any sanctions imposed. In addition to the documentation from the agency, court, or military office, you must provide your own personal explanation in the text box or attach an addendum to your application describing the events that led to the charges(s).

Your file will not be considered complete and it will not be reviewed until this documentation has been submitted. Failure to submit this documentation in a timely manner may cause your application to be denied or withdrawn.

NOTE: Although the University of North Dakota School of Law is not seeking information about sealed or expunged records, such information ordinarily must be disclosed to bar admission authorities. If you are concerned about your past conduct and the information contained in these records, you should contact the bar admission authorities in the states in which you wish to practice to determine whether your past conduct will hamper your admission to practice.

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. 1. Have you ever been reprimanded, placed on probation, disciplined, suspended, sanctioned, or dismissed from any college, university, graduate school, professional school, professional organization or licensing agency for any reason?If the answer to this is yes, you must provide a letter or other documentation from the college, university, graduate school, professional school, professional organization, or licensing agency describing the events which led to your being disciplined, including the sanction imposed. In addition to the documentation from the college, university, graduate school, professional school, professional organization, or licensing agency, you must provide your own personal explanation on a separate sheet or electronic attachment describing the events that led to you being disciplined. Your file will not be considered complete and it will not be reviewed until this documentation has been submitted. 2. Have you ever been named party to any civil action (including family law matters such as continuing orders for child support)? 3. Have you ever had a complaint or action (including, but not limited to, allegations of fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, forgery, or malpractice) initiated against you in any administrative forum? 4. Have you ever been cited for, arrested for, charged with, or convicted of any alcohol or drug-related traffic violation, other than a violation that was resolved in juvenile court? 5. Have you ever been cited for, arrested for, charged with, or convicted of any moving traffic violation during the past 10 years? (Omit parking violations.) 6. Have you ever been cited for, arrested for, charged with, or convicted of any violation of any law, other than a case that was resolved in juvenile court? 7. Have you ever been accused or charged in a court-martial proceeding or received a less then an honorable discharge from any branch of the armed services of the United States of America?

A résumé of your experiences may be uploaded to supplement Work Experience, Awards, and Involvement. This is not required.

L50: 152 | G50: 3.46 | Deadline: August 1, 2023

Quinnipiac University School of Law is interested in learning more about you as an individual and therefore requires a personal statement indicating your reasons for pursuing a legal education. A carefully crafted, well-written, and concise statement is what we are looking for as we seek to learn more about you and assess your writing ability. This essay should reflect solely your own work and not exceed 750 words .

This prompt is open-ended, but consider explaining why you’re going to law school and why you’re interested in Quinnipiac in particular by the end of the essay.

This section is optional. The School of Law seeks to enroll a student body representative of many different life experiences. We use the application to get to know you better and welcome statements detailing, among other things, diversity factors (including but not limited to racial or ethnic group identification; cultural, linguistic or economic group; sexual orientation; gender identification or expression; age; military service; or other factors), unique life experiences, geographic diversity, disability, obstacles the applicants may have overcome and/or discrimination that they may have experienced. You are welcome to submit a separate statement addressing these issues to the extent they apply to you. Information provided in the diversity statement may be used to determine eligibility for a Distinguished Scholar Award. For further information about the Distinguished Scholar Award, click here .

This section is optional. A candidate may provide additional information to the Admissions Committee if they feel it is necessary. Please be concise.

Current Resume

Please submit a current résumé of up to two pages detailing your employment and educational history, a listing of any honors achieved, and all organization activities (including roles and responsibilities).

L50: 154 | G50: 3.28 | Deadline: April 1, 2023

Please write a two-page personal statement, typed and double-spaced . This statement should emphasize a particular aspect of your background, suitability for admission, or the basis of your interest in legal studies. You may write about your personal characteristics and circumstances, strengths, work experiences, extracurricular activities, and/or your ethnic, economic, and educational background.

Please submit an addendum for any additional information you would like the Admissions Committee to consider.

Qualifications for Admission to the Bar In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Bar examiners may require information similar to that requested in the last two questions in this section and considerable additional information as part of their character review as a prerequisite to taking the bar examination. The fullest possible disclosure to the bar is recommended. Admission to or graduation from law school does not guarantee a registrant that he/she will be eligible to sit for a bar examination and/or be admitted to the practice of law.

1. Have you ever been placed on warning, probation, suspended, or dismissed from any educational institution, including law school, either for academic or disciplinary reasons? If yes, submit an explanation as an attachment.

Have you ever been a) convicted of a felony for which the conviction has not been vacated or expunged or b) convicted of a misdemeanor for which you were sentenced to imprisonment and for which the conviction has not been vacated or expunged or c) convicted of a misdemeanor within the past five years, for which the conviction has not been vacated or expunged, excluding however a first conviction for drunkenness, simple assault, speeding, minor traffic violations, affray, or disturbance of the peace? Note: Some states' bars require disclosure of much fuller information relating to criminal proceedings, including information that was subsequently expunged or sealed. If yes, submit an attachment describing the nature of the conviction, the circumstances involved, the sentence imposed, and the court in which the case was heard.

Have you ever been a party on either side in a civil action or proceeding involving a claim of fraud, conversion, breach of fiduciary duty, professional malpractice or other wrongful conduct? If yes, submit an explanation as as an attachment.

I currently plan on taking the bar exam in the following state: (maximum characters 2000)

Please submit a résumé listing your last five (5) full-time positions, including summer employment.

If you indicated that you are American Indian or Alaska Native and do NOT have an enrollment number, please include a short heritage statement describing your affiliation with an American Indian or Alaska Native community.

L50: 154 | G50: 3.40 | Deadline: May 1, 2023 | ED: November 15, 2022

Please write and submit a personal statement as part of your application. Please limit your statement to three pages, double spaced, in a 12 point font. Knowledge of your background, motivation to study law, intellectual interests, personal or professional goals, reflection on our vision, or any way in which you will add to the range of ideas, opinions, or scholarship of the law school, can help you distinguish yourself from other applicants. Ultimately, you must decide what additional information to present and how to present it.

Optional - Other Factors

This section is optional. (Optional) In evaluating your LSAT score and academic performance, and in fulfilling our commitment to diversity, the Admissions Committee may consider relevant such things as a history of social, economic, or educational disadvantage, cultural or language differences, disability, or unusual family circumstances. If you would like these factors considered in the evaluation of your application, you may describe them in your personal statement or an electronic attachment. Please limit your statement to two pages, double spaced, in a 12 point font.

11. Character and Fitness

A résumé or curriculum vitae is required. Please list all jobs, activities, and honors that you have been involved with since graduating high school. The committee particularly finds résumés helpful when applicants detail their duties and responsibilities and how much time per week was invested in the activity. For those involvements that are unique to the school, detailed information regarding the relevance, importance, and/or prestige is requested. Honors, awards, prizes, scholarships, fellowships, and memberships in honor societies or academic or social fraternities/sororities are also important when evaluating applicants. Résumés should provide a clear chronological trail that allows the committee to understand the timing of events. There is no maximum page length.

List all colleges, universities, graduate and professional schools attended or currently attending (begin with the institution most recently attended). Please list here even if this information is on your resume. Do not include copies of transcripts.

L50: 153 | G50: 3.26 | Deadline: July 31, 2023

Please include a brief statement that is a maximum of two pages, double-spaced, normal margins, and typed in 12 point font. Please consider one of the questions listed below to help guide your personal statement:

This section is optional. California Western School of Law recognizes that a diverse student body enhances the educational experience for all students. To ensure the benefits of diversity in our institution, we consider, in addition to academic credentials, a variety of factors. Examples of factors that may be considered for diversity purposes include race, ethnicity, LGBTQ status, age, geography, disability, military service, foreign language fluency, country of residence, unusual career goals or employment history, and community service work. An applicant who believes that his or her background or experience can contribute to the law school's goal of diversity and educational enrichment, and who wishes to have this considered in the admissions process, should provide detailed information about his or her background or experience as part of the personal statement or in this separate diversity statement.

Perceived Weakness

This section is optional. Provide a statement explaining any perceived weakness in your application.

Submit a résumé outlining your employment history, organizational memberships, volunteer experiences, and other pertinent information related to your work or volunteer history.

L50: 148 | G50: 3.20 | Deadline: July 31, 2023

State why you wish to pursue the study of law, any additional information about your career goals, and/or any personal background that you determine is pertinent to the admissions process that is not evident from the answers provided on your application or on an electronic attachment. If you are seeking to attend part-time, please explain why.

This section is optional. You may submit addenda that discuss aspects of your academic background, LSAT performance, or life experiences that you believe will enhance your application for admission. Your optional addenda should not exceed two pages in length and should not be used as an extension of your personal statement.

Instructions

This section is optional. If you wish, please attach a resume to your application.

Financial Need Statement

This section is optional. Your optional financial need statement should not exceed one page in length and should not be used as an extension of your personal statement.

L50: 150 | G50: 3.43 | Deadline: August 1, 2023

Provide a personal statement as an electronic attachment. Please be concise and submit no more than two-to-three pages double-spaced. A well-written personal statement is the most effective means of communication with the Office of Law Admissions and the Admissions Committee. Applicants should use the personal statement to provide insight into the general background and motivation the applicant can bring to Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law. The personal statement also serves as a sample of the applicant's writing ability. Please choose one of the following topics below:

Please use this to attach any additional addendums you wish to submit.

You must answer every question within the Character and Fitness section. If you fail to do so, your application will be returned to you. If you answer YES to any of the questions in this section, you must submit an explanation (electronic attachment), including the date, details of incident, outcome, and current status of the incident, and any other pertinent information. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. 1. Have you ever been charged with and/or convicted of any criminal offense other than minor traffic violations including as a juvenile? You must answer YES even if your record has been expunged. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to request further documentation. 2. If you answered YES to question 1, was the incident a misdemeanor? 3. If you answered YES to question 1, was the incident a felony? 4. Are criminal charges now pending against you? 5. If you answered “yes” to number 4, are the charges pending against you misdemeanor charges or felony charges? 6. Have you ever been dropped, suspended, warned, placed on academic or disciplinary probation, disciplined, expelled, or requested or advised to resign or withdraw from any post-secondary school, college, university, professional school, or law school? If so, please explain fully. 7. As a member of any profession or professional organization, have you ever been disciplined for unethical conduct? 8. Have you ever been delinquent or in default of any financial obligations, including student loans? 9. Have you ever filed or been the subject of a petition for bankruptcy?

Enclose a current and complete résumé.

L50: 152 | G50: 3.42 | Deadline: August 1, 2023

A personal statement is your opportunity to share information with the Admissions Committee that is not readily apparent in your standard application materials.

Things you may wish to address in your personal statement include: Circumstances in your background that you wish the Admissions Committee to consider when reviewing your application, such as: history of overcoming disadvantage; special experiences or characteristics; history of high academic performance in spite of poor performance on standardized, objective tests. Additional information that you believe is indicative of future success in the legal profession.

This prompt is mostly open-ended, but you should explain why you’re going to law school by the end of the essay, and why you’re interested in Toledo in particular.

This section is optional. If you would like to include a diversity statement, please attach it here.

Other Graduate Test Score

This section is optional. If you have taken a graduate admission test such as the GRE, MCAT, GMAT etc., please upload a copy of your test results here.

Other Test Score is if applicable, the Miscellaneous section can be used for a GPA addendum, LSAT addendum, etc.

This section is optional. If you would like to include any other kind of statement or information with your application for admission, please attach it here.

9. Character and Fitness

In your résumé, please include information about your employment history and all extracurricular and community activities.

L50: 151 | G50: 3.30 | Deadline: July 15, 2023

Capital University Law School requires all applicants to submit a personal statement with their application. The personal statement is an opportunity for you to tell us what is unique about you and your personal experiences or background. It also allows you to describe your strengths as a potential law student and how Capital University Law School will help you reach your personal and professional goals.

This section is optional. In addition to the personal statement, applicants are encouraged to submit a one to two page typed essay on one of the following topics:

Describe a public or community service experience you found particularly rewarding. In what way would your knowledge, background, and/or experience enhance the Capital University Law School community? Describe an educational event that changed your life. Describe your attributes as a leader and how you might use those attributes as a lawyer.

This section is optional. You may choose to submit an additional statement(s) if you have any special circumstances that should be considered by the admissions committee in evaluating your application. Students with multiple and varying LSAT scores are encouraged to submit a narrative to help the Admission Committee better understand the preparation and circumstances surrounding the different test administrations. Students with undergraduate GPAs below the 25th percentile for last year's entering class are encouraged to submit a narrative to help the Admission Committee better understand any circumstances that influenced the academic performance (working schedule, personal or family health issues, etc.).

Capital University Law School requires all applicants to submit a resume with their application. Your resume must include the following information:

A chronological list of all undergraduate and professional institutions you have attended. Please include the name of the institution, the location of the institution, dates of attendance, major and degree, semester/quarter hours, and approximate GPA.

A chronological list of your last four positions of employment. Include your title, name and location of employer and dates of employment. You may also include a brief statement summarizing each position.

A list of all academic honors and awards received post high school.

A list of extracurricular and community activities and leadership positions held, if any.

L50: 149 | G50: 3.08 | Deadline: May 1, 2023

In your own words, please submit a typed 2 page (double-spaced) personal statement explaining what piqued your interest and motivated you to pursue a legal education, and what attracts you to the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law. Your personal statement is the only interview opportunity with the Admission Committee. Candor is required.

Justice Essay

Please attach a typed 1-2 page (double-spaced) response to the following Justice Essay prompt: Driven by the values outlined in our mission statement, UDC Law seeks to graduate lawyer-leaders who will not only practice law but also promote justice and use the law as tool to change lives. In your Justice Essay, describe how you have been engaged in the fight against injustice by sharing a significant experience or set of experiences that moved you to action. This essay allows you to provide the Admission Committee with insight on what issue(s) are important to you and how you have demonstrated a commitment to pursuing justice in the face of injustice.

Please submit an addendum that may give the Admission Committe more insight on you as an applicant. Please note that this addendum should NOT exceed 2 pages.

Please include a detailed résumé. We encourage you to include leadership roles, volunteerism, professional organization involvement, and accomplishments.

Prior Law Explanation

If you did not leave the law school in good standing, attach an addendum explaining the circumstances.

L50: 149 | G50: 3.36 | Deadline: July 15, 2023

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement. The personal statement should be two to three pages in length, double spaced, and uploaded as an attachment to the online application. In your personal statement, or as a separate attachment, please include answers to both of the following questions:

Southern Illinois University School of Law requires all applicants to make a complete and full disclosure to the Character and Fitness questions at time of application. If the answer is "Yes" to one or more of the Character and Fitness questions outlined in the application, applicants will need to upload a written explanation of each incident that includes dates, locations, charges, associated fees, and final disposition. NOTE: Full disclosure is required for any charges against you, including those that have been dismissed, and those for which you were acquitted, adjudication was withheld or deferred, a conviction was reversed, set aside, or vacated, any records were sealed or expunged, you received court supervision, or you pled guilty or nolo contendere to the charge, and regardless of whether you have been previously told that you do not need to disclose any such instance. In addition, applicants are under continuing obligation to update disclosures and add new occurrences. Failure to make complete disclosure on this application may result in revocation of an offer of admission to the School of Law and/or denial of your application for admission to practice law in a particular state. Discrepancies between disclosure on this application and an applicant’s Character and Fitness Application for admission to the bar may result in serious consequences while in law school and when applying to take the bar examination. Therefore, prior to matriculation, applicants are encouraged to seek the specific bar requirements for the state the applicant plans to practice law. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners . If you answer "Yes" to any question(s) below, you will need to upload a written explanation of each incident that includes dates, locations, charges, associated fees, and final disposition. For clarification in answering these questions, please contact the Office of Admissions at (618)453-8858. 1. Have you ever been reprimanded, placed on probation, disciplined, suspended, sanctioned, dropped, or expelled by any post-secondary institution, professional association or licensing agency for any academic, non-academic or social reason? Include actions arising from academic dishonesty (such as cheating, plagiarism, and similar activities) and instances of behavioral misconduct (including, but not limited to, alcohol or substance abuse, violations of institutional or student conduct codes). 2. Have you ever been charged or convicted of any crime or offense, including misdemeanors and felonies, or is there now pending against you any indictment, criminal information, or criminal complaint charging a felony or misdemeanor offense, excluding minor traffic offenses? This includes offenses that have been expunged from your record or instances in which the records have been sealed. It includes offenses for which you were charged or convicted when you were a juvenile or adult. Your duty to disclose all offenses for which you have been charged or convicted exists irrespective of any legal advice you receive suggesting you are not required to disclose the offense. 3. Is there a warrant for arrest pending or issued against you, or has a warrant for arrest ever been issued against you? 4. Is an order of protection pending against you or has an order of protection ever been issued against you?

Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes all post-high school education, employment history, honors and awards, and extracurricular activities including community service. Note: Gaps in an applicant's education or employment history of more than six months should be included in the resume; however, a separate addendum should be included to explain the gap in education or employment. The resume (and addendum, if applicable) should be uploaded with the online application.

L50: 150 | G50: 3.23 | Deadline: July 15, 2023

A personal statement must accompany your application. The personal statement should be a 1-3 page essay that provides some insight into your character. The personal statement is also your opportunity to inform the Admissions Committee of any information that you believe supports your application. Additionally, Faulkner University is a Christian university and Faulkner Law believes that the study of law is uniquely intertwined with faith. Therefore, as scholarships are considered, it is recommended that each applicant respond to the following promot within their personal statement: "Faulkner Law has cultivated a caring Christian environment within a rigorous academic setting where the Anglo-American legal tradition is studied and difficult topics such as the nature of law and the importance of legal reasoning are discussed. Please discuss how you would contribute and benefit from this environment." Students who wish to be considered for the Faith & Law Scholarship must respond to this prompt.

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. If the answer is "Yes" to any of the following questions, you are required to submit a full written explanation as an addendum to your application in the Attachment section. This addendum shall include dates, charges, identification information of arresting agency and court, sentencing information, and/or resolution. Any addendum failing to adequately address the circumstances surrounding a disclosed incident or the resolution to said incident shall cause delays or disqualification during the applicant review process. Please note that there are character, fitness and other qualifications for admission to the Bar; and the School of Law encourages each applicant to determine what those requirements are in the state(s) in which the applicant intends to practice. 1. Have you ever been academically dismissed, suspended, expelled, placed on probation, received a warning, or requested to withdraw for any reason by any school, college or university? No statute, court order, legal or administrative proceeding expunging the information required herein from any record, or dismissing, vacating or setting aside any academic action listed above or reliance upon an individual purporting to authorize any person to deny the existence of such matter shall excuse less than full disclosure. 2. Have you ever as a juvenile or adult been served with a criminal summons, questioned, arrested, taken into custody, indicted, charged with, tried for, pleaded guilty to or convicted of, or ever been the subject of an investigation concerning the violation of any law, regulation or policy, including but not limited to any internal investigation conducted by an employer or public agency? (Include all traffic tickets/offenses in your answer, except that you need not list parking tickets/offenses.) No statute, court order or legal proceeding expunging the information required herein from any record, or dismissing, vacating or setting aside any arrest, accusation or conviction, or purporting to authorize any person to deny the existence of such matter shall excuse less than full disclosure. 3. Have you ever been a party or otherwise involved in ANY legal proceeding, civil or criminal? 4. Are you now, or have you ever been, addicted to or had a substance abuse problem with, or have you undergone treatment or counseling for the use of, narcotics, drugs, or intoxicating liquors? 5. In the past 5 years, have you received treatment for a serious nervous, emotional or mental illness which would adversely impact your ability to practice law? 6. Have you ever been granted a license to practice a business, profession, or trade, and had that license suspended or revoked?

Attach your résumé here.

L50: 153 | G50: 3.39 | Deadline: March 31, 2023

Personal Statement is required of New JD Applicants ONLY

The personal statement may expand on your application or reveal a side of yourself not expressed on your application. It may include, but need not be limited to 1) how a law school education will further your personal and professional goals; 2) significant personal accomplishments; and 3) special circumstances, if any, that you wish the Admissions Committee to know as it reviews your file. Avoid clichés, grammatical errors, typographical errors, and plagiarism. The personal statement should be typed, double-spaced, and should be no longer than two pages. If you have overcome special challenges such as economic hardship, educational deprivation, physical disability, discrimination, assimilation to a different culture/society, or any other disadvantage, please describe those challenges in your personal statement.

Reasons for Applying

Why are you applying to akron law.

Please tell us, in 500 words (approximately 1 page, double-spaced) or less, why you are applying for admission to The University of Akron School of Law.

All law schools are obligated to ensure that their law students have the necessary fitness and character to be lawyers. If you answer any of these questions affirmatively, you must provide an explanation, which must include the information outlined below. You may attach this statement of explanation to your application electronically or e-mail it separately to [email protected] . You have a duty to be truthful and accurate as well as a duty to reveal all information even if you do no thave complete documentation. You need to disclose details of the result of any criminal charges. Even if the charges were dismissed, adjudication was withheld, a conviction was reversed, a conviction was set aside, a conviction was vacated, a conviction was expunged, or the record sealed, you must provide disclosure. Contrary advice by legal counsel does not exempt you from this requirement. The charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of drugs, and reckless driving must be disclosed as criminal charges. Your answers to these questions are confidential and are limited to a determination of your character and fitness to practice law. You are under a continuing obligation to notify the Admissions Office of any changes in your answers to these questions up until the time of your enrollment. Once enrolled, you are under a continuing obligation to notify the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs of any changes in your answers to these questions. If you answer "yes,"to any of these questions, please submit a DETAILED statement that references the question number and that includes the following information (please be as SPECIFIC as possible):

Transient Cover Letter

Required of transient applicants only.

Your cover letter should explain in detail your reasons for seeking transient status at The University of Akron School of Law and list the exact classes that you would like to take as a transient student. Your cover letter should not exceed two pages in length (typed and double-spaced).

Other Materials Required of Transient Applicants

Before your application for transient admission can be considered, the following documentation from your law school must be received:

Transfer Cover Letter

Cover letter: required of transfer applicants only.

Your cover letter should explain in detail your reasons for seeking to transfer to The University of Akron School of Law. Your cover letter should not exceed two pages in length (typed and double-spaced).

Other Materials Required of Transfer Applicants

Before your application for transfer admission can be considered, the following documentation from your law school must be received:

You may e-mail your supplemental materials to [email protected] , fax them to 330.258.2343, or mail them to The University of Akron School of Law, Attn: Admissions, 302 Buchtel Common, Akron, OH 44325-2901

Non-Academic Experience

This section is optional. If you would like the Admissions Committee to consider any significant nonacademic experience (e.g., volunteer work, employment history, academic honors or awards, extracurricular activities, etc.) when reviewing your application, please include an attachment with your application. This attachment may take the form of a list, a résumé or a cover letter. Please limit attachments to written statements only and to a reasonable length, as the Admissions Committee may potentially review more than 2,000 applications in a given application cycle.

L50: 148 | G50: 3.29 | Deadline: July 1, 2023

All applicants are required to submit a personal statement. Personal statements should be approximately two (2) pages, double spaced, and standard font size. A personal statement provides you with the opportunity to show the Admissions Committee what you are passionate about and why you would like to attend Widener Law Commonwealth. Widener Law Commonwealth does not grant personal interviews, the personal statement is an opportunity to speak directly to those who will read your file and consider your status. There is no required topic. Please proof and edit your statement prior to submitting the document.

This section is optional. A Diversity Statement is an opportunity to share with the Admissions Committee, any unique background and/or experiences that would support your request for admission. Diversity is very broadly defined to include but not limited to: age, cultural background, ethnic/racial identity, gender, sexual identity/orientation, first generation college student and socio-economic experiences. Diversity is best identified by the applicant and explained in terms of what those elements will contribute to the entering class and ultimately to the legal profession. The statement, using a standard font, should be double-spaced and not exceed a single page.

This section is optional. You may attach any other supplemental materials or addenda to your application here. An addendum should provide any additional information that you believe would be helpful to the Admissions Committee as they review and consider your application. Common addendum are used to explain a low GPA or a grade trend. Another reason for an addendum is to address your LSAT score: How did you prepare for the test? How do you normally perform on standardized tests? Do you plan to retake the LSAT? If not, why not?

All applicants must respond to the following questions. If you answer "yes" to any question in this section, you must attach an addendum with a complete explanation of the event including the nature of the offense, the facts surrounding the event, all relevant dates, disposition and sanctions. Without this information, your application will remain incomplete and ineligible for review and decision. You have a continuing duty to update the information you provided in response to these questions and must notify the law school of any actions occurring after submission of this application. Failure to adequately disclose or update your application can be sufficient reason for refusal or revocation of admission, expulsion, or a rescinding of the law degree after conferral. In addition, please be on notice that bar jurisdictions will have access to your responses and may compare them to the results of your background check performed during the bar examination application process. If your record was sealed as a result of the Pennsylvania Clean Slate law, you do not have to disclose it on the Character & Fitness section of the application. However, if you apply to take the Bar Exam, you may be required to give a greater disclosure to the Board of Law Examiners, which may be exempt from the PA Clean Slate law. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Admission to Widener University Commonwealth Law School does not guarantee that you will meet the requirements of the state bar to which you seek admission. 1. Have you ever received an academic warning, been placed on probation, disciplined, suspended, dismissed, or been subject to any action for misconduct or honor code violation by any college or university or licensing board for any reason or is any such action pending or expected to be brought against you? 2. Since the age of 18, have you ever been convicted of or pleaded guilty to any crime by a law enforcement agency, other than a minor traffic violation (i.e., parking or speeding citations) that has not been subsequently expunged? If it has been more than 10 years since you turned 18, then you need only list those convictions or guilty pleas that occurred in the past 10 years. 3. If you younger than 28 years of age, between the ages of 14 and 18, were you ever convicted of or pleaded guilty to a crime involving serious bodily injury to another person? If you are 28 or older you should answer "no" to this question since the conviction or guilty plea occurred more than 10 years ago. 4. Are there civil or criminal charges pending or expected to be brought against you by any law enforcement agency, civil or administrative agency, or any other agency?

If you answered "Yes" to any of the character and fitness questions you must use this electronic attachment to provide your detailed explanation. Your explanation must include the nature of the event/offense, the underlying facts and all relevant dates. Without this information, your application will remain incomplete and ineligible for review and decision. Note: You have a continuing duty to update the information you provided in response to this question. You must notify Widener Law Commonwealth of any academic or disciplinary actions occurring after submission of this application.

Please provide a current résumé. A résumé with specifics, such as number of hours worked or volunteered; leadership roles, or unique experiences is especially helpful.

Military Separation

This section is optional. If you answered "Yes" to the question "Have you ever been separated from any branch of the US armed forces under less than honorable conditions?", then you must submit an attachment providing a detailed explanation of the circumstances that lead to your separation.

Conditional Admissions

This section is optional. If you answered Yes to "Have you ever attended a conditional admission or enrichment program at any law school?" you must use this electronic attachment to provide your detailed explanation. Please submit an official transcript or letter from the law school at which you attended the conditional program including dates of attendance, grades, if any were given, and the outcome of your performance. Without this information, your application will remain incomplete and ineligible for review and decision.

L50: 150 | G50: 3.17 | Deadline: April 1, 2023

Please submit a personal statement that discusses any factors you feel would be relevant to the Admissions Committee to reach a decision on your file. Topics can include what educational, employment, and/or family experiences inform your decision to attend law school; why you wish to pursue the study of law; and why RWU Law is a good fit for you.

This section is optional. You may submit an optional diversity essay. The School of Law seeks to admit a class of varying backgrounds and experiences. In our judgment, exposure to widely diverse people, ideas, cultures, and viewpoints helps prepare students to develop the skills and sensitivity necessary to succeed in today's increasingly diverse and global community. Please see our website for more information on diversity in the RWU Law admissions process .

We recommend you answer Optional Diversity Essay.

This section is optional. You may submit an addendum or supply additional information for the Admissions Committee to consider. Documentation may also be submitted to [email protected] in PDF format . Please include your full name and LSAC account number when sending email attachments.

A current resume is required of all applicants. The resume should reflect all full-time and part-time employment, both paid and unpaid, and all extracurricular activities and honors. There is no required length for the resume. Occasionally, the Admissions Committee will request further clarification of an applicant’s activities.

L50: 153 | G50: 3.26 | Deadline: July 1, 2023

Topics that the Committee considers helpful in evaluating qualifications include: Significant personal experiences beyond what may be reflected in the transcripts and on the resume, especially experiences associated with the law. Characteristics and experiences that you will bring to NSU Law and the legal profession that distinguish you from other applicants. Long-range career plans and goals that you intend to pursue with your law degree. The intellectual contribution you will make to the classroom.

This section is optional. Submit a typed, double-spaced, Diversity Statement which should not exceed one page. Explain how your diversity experience(s) may contribute to the enrichment and discussion of coursework and your future legal career. NSU Law is committed to inclusivity and supporting diverse populations.

This section is optional. You may use this to attach any additional information, statements, or addenda you wish the Admissions Committee to consider in their review of your application for JD admission.

15. Character and Fitness

Attach a current résumé or curriculum vitae (CV) that includes scholastic or academic honors you have received, including scholarships, fellowships, prizes, honor societies, other honors, relevant employment, community and school service, volunteer activities, and any skills and experiences relevant to law study.

L50: 150 | G50: 3.19 | Deadline: May 15, 2023

A personal statement is required. Typically personal statements are 2 - 3 pages and double spaced. A personal statement allows the Admissions Committee to consider criteria beyond your numerical academic indicators. Since Delaware Law does not grant personal interviews, this statement is your opportunity to speak directly to the Committee. There is no required topic. We encourage you to provide us with information that will help us learn more about you.

This section is optional. The diversity statement is yet another opportunity to share with the Committee, background and/or experiences that make you unique. We view diversity broadly, to include but not limited to: age, cultural, ethnic/racial, gender, sexual identity/orientation and socio-economic experiences that you feel will enhance the learning environment. Diversity Statements are typically no more than 2 type-written, double-spaced pages.

This section is optional. Use this space for any category of supporting documentation not otherwise listed. (Example: explanation of grade trends, discrepant LSAT scores, etc.)

This section is optional. If you would like to include a resume, you are welcome to do so.

L50: 152 | G50: 3.31 | Deadline: July 15, 2023 | ED: January 5, 2023

PERSONAL STATEMENTS These personal statements allow you the opportunity to present yourself as an actual person and not just the sum of numbers evidenced by your LSAT and GPA or what you include on your résumé. The answers to these questions allow the Admissions Committee to gain insight into who you are as an individual applicant and thus add more breadth to the experiences and viewpoints of the incoming class. It is this breadth of viewpoints that greatly enhances the educational environment of the first-year classes and ultimately the Elon University School of Law. Your statements should speak to your personal experiences, characteristics, and life circumstances that have informed or shaped your perspectives. Personal Statement One (Required): Your response should be thorough, succinct, and not more than three to four pages, double-spaced. Please respond to the following: What has led you to apply to Elon University School of Law? Explain how the school’s character and educational program match your academic and professional goals. Discuss what you believe Elon Law has to offer you and what you have to offer it. In addition, discuss your motivations for studying law and entering the legal profession. Personal Statement Two (Optional): You may respond to one or more of the following topics in order to assist the School of Law in evaluating your application. Each response should be thorough, succinct, and not more than two pages, double-spaced. Please note that responses to the topics in Personal Statement Two below are optional. TOPIC A: What has been your most meaningful experience as a member of a team? Describe the circumstances and the role you played. Explain any lessons learned and how you might apply these lessons of experience to future opportunities. TOPIC B: If you do not believe that your academic record or standardized test scores accurately reflect your ability to succeed in law school, please explain why. TOPIC C: Do you bring a unique perspective to the study of law by virtue of your background or experiences? How has your background or experiences influenced your goals and preparation for a legal career? How will your perspective, background and experiences add to the diversity of the class, enhance your potential for success in law school, and equip you to contribute to the educational mission of the law school and eventually to the legal profession. In discussing the above, you might share unique, personally important, rewarding and/or challenging factors in your background, including but not limited to, your prior educational experiences/environments, work experience, socioeconomic status, culture, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, health and other life experiences. ( Again, please note personal statement two is optional, and which experiences to discuss or information to share, if any, is completely up to the applicant. )

This section is optional. If you would like to provide any additional information or explanation you can attach it here.

Please attach your résumé. Your résumé should include your academic, employment, community service, leadership and professional activities, accomplishments, and awards.

L50: 155 | G50: 3.42 | Deadline: February 1, 2023

Please attach the required personal statement. Please be sure to title your statement with the header Personal Statement. You may also include your résumé as part of this attachment. If you have an addendum explaining some other relevant issue you would like the Admissions Committee to consider, please include it with this attachment. Be sure that the addendum is titled appropriately so that the Admissions Committee clearly understands what this additional information is about.

This section is optional. If applicable, you may submit an additional optional diversity statement via electronic attachment. Please be sure to title your statement with the header Optional Diversity Statement.

This section is optional. If applicable, you may submit an addendum to your application via electronic attachment. Please be sure to title your addendum with the header Optional Application Addendum.

This section is optional. If applicable, you may submit a résumé via electronic attachment. Please be sure to title your résumé with the header Optional Résumé.

L50: 150 | G50: 3.24 | Deadline: July 15, 2023

On a separate electronic attachment, please provide us with a typed personal statement. This is an opportunity to assist us with our "whole person" evaluation concept. Your statement provides an opportunity for you to tell us about yourself and to share with us some insights into your personality, leadership, character, aspirations, community service, and life experiences that may not be reflected in objective scores. We are interested in a student body with diverse perspectives and backgrounds and seek to select students who are serious about undertaking their legal education and who are committed to the tenets of the legal professional. We particularly encourage you to describe how your personal circumstances (such as your ethnic or racial identity, social, or economic background or gender) and life experiences might bring diverse perspective to our academic community or prepare you for the study of law.

This section is optional. If necessary, please attach your addendum here.

This is an open-ended addendum prompt, which could be used to submit a diversity statement, GPA addendum, LSAT addemdum, or work or study break addendum, among others. =

17. Character and Fitness

16. business/trade, 15. legal proceedings.

You may provide a resume on a separate electronic attachment to share additional information about your honors, activities, or work experience.

This section is optional. If necessary, please attach any additional information you wish to include here.

L50: 149 | G50: 3.75 | Deadline: March 31, 2023

LORs: 0 required, 0 accepted

Declaración Personal

DECLARACIÓN PERSONAL En nuestra sociedad, la abogacía desempeña un rol fundamental en la defensa de los valores y garantías que sostienen a un sistema libre y democrático. Para nuestra Escuela de Derecho resulta fundamental poder proveer una educación de excelencia, adecuada para la formación de juristas capaces y comprometidos, plenamente conscientes de su responsabilidad social, que contribuyan al fortalecimiento de una sociedad ética, justa e inclusiva. Es por ello que en nuestra Escuela de Derecho fomentamos un ambiente diverso, vibrante y estimulante a través de la admisión de estudiantes calificados y con diversos trasfondos, talentos, experiencias y perspectivas y que sean representativos de todos los sectores del País, en especial de aquellos con mayor desventaja socioeconómica, o pertenecientes a grupos históricamente discriminados, como por ejemplo, por su raza, sexo, género, orientación sexual o identidad de género. Una diversidad amplia abarca experiencias de vida, trasfondos socioeconómicos y otros atributos que les permitan a nuestros estudiantes aportar perspectivas únicas o diferentes al ambiente académico de la Escuela de Derecho y al logro de una profesión jurídica diversa y representativa de todos los sectores del País. Con estas consideraciones en mente, usted debe relatar en el ensayo personal cualquier experiencia de vida que haya tenido, talentos personales excepcionales que tenga o haya desarrollado y cualquier otro dato sobre su trasfondo que pueda ser relevante para aportar a la diversidad de nuestro cuerpo estudiantil. Explique cómo usted podría aportar una perspectiva única y diversa como estudiante de nuestra Escuela de Derecho. Experiencias de vida relevantes pueden incluir, pero no están limitadas a, experiencias académicas y laborales, desventajas socioeconómicas, retos o dificultades financieras, retos o dificultades académicas, limitaciones físicas, trabajo comunitario o experiencia de servicio a la comunidad, ser en su familia inmediata de primera generación en realizar estudios universitarios, haber tenido una crianza en un ambiente rural o urbano inusual, haber residido en el extranjero, tener demostrados dotes de liderazgo, haber cursado estudios graduados o circunstancias familiares extraordinarias. (La declaración personal o ensayo de presentación debe tener en un máximo de 2 páginas (papel 8 1/2” x 11”), espacio sencillo y letra 12)

Otra Información

This section is optional. OTRA INFORMACIÓN Provea una explicación detallada para cada pregunta a la cual contestó afirmativamente de modo que el asunto pueda ser evaluado adecuadamente. * La comisión de un delito grave por parte del solicitante exige una evaluación de su caso, pero no implica necesariamente su descalificación.

RESUME O CURRICULUM VITAE Favor de incluir su resume o curriculum vitae, el cual deberá incluir su experiencia académica y laboral, si alguna.

Relevo de Reválida

RELEVO DE REVÁLIDA

Favor de incluir el documento titulado Relevo de Reválida que se encuentra en el enlace titulado "Forms" en el menú de la solicitud.

Certification Letter

CERTIFICATION LETTER

Favor de incluir el documento titulado "Certification Letter" con la información requerida. El documento se encuentra en el enlace titulado "Forms" en el menú de la solicitud.

Acreditación de Lectura

ACREDITACIÓN DE LECTURA

Favor de incluir la hoja titulada Acreditación de Lectura con la información requerida. El documento se encuentra en el enlace titulado "Forms" en el menú de la solicitud.

Trabajo Escrito

COPIA DE UN TRABAJO O ESCRITO UNIVERSITARIO Cada solicitante debe incluir una copia de un trabajo escrito que haya realizado individualmente durante sus estudios universitarios. De no tener un escrito disponible, puede preparar un ensayo sobre cualquier tema, en el que demuestre sus capacidades de redacción y análisis. No se aceptarán trabajos grupales, trabajos que no sean en forma de ensayo, trabajos de tesis o tesinas, ni libros. El trabajo escrito no deberá tener más de 10 páginas.

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Reading law school optional essay examples is a wonderful way to learn the format and expectations of this supplementary law school application component. Law school optional essays, like a law school letter of continued interest , are a useful tool in drawing attention to your application and helping you increase your chances of getting in. While there is some disagreement on whether optional essays are always required, knowing how to write them well is important. In this blog, we’ll learn what law school optional essays are, how to write them, some common essay prompts, which schools ask for optional essays, and some optional essay samples to help you in writing your own.

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What is a law school optional essay?

A law school optional essay is a secondary, supplementary essay you can submit as part of your application to law school. As the name implies, they are not always required of students and are different from a law school personal statement . For example, law school diversity statement is a common optional essay in the US and Canada. An optional essay is similar in structure and intent to a personal statement, but will usually be written in response to a specific prompt. Optional essays are usually submitted concurrently with your primary application.

Law school optional essays are a student’s response to supplementary prompts or questions. Some law schools will have specific instructions on writing and submitting an optional essay, or provide writing prompts or a list of potential questions.

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There is some debate whether law school optional essays are actually optional. Some law schools state that students who do not submit an essay in response to at least one of their optional essay prompts are not considered for admissions. And given how competitive law school acceptance rates are, it’s in your best interest to write an optional essay if the school provides a prompt, question or topic. If they do not, you can brainstorm a topic of your choice to write a supplementary essay.

If you choose to do so, it’s vital that you respond to the prompt or prompts you feel you can provide an answer to.

Optional essays should be used strategically to bolster your application. It can be a useful tool to tell the admissions committee of your chosen law school more about you or provide them additional information about why you should be considered for admissions.

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How to write a law school optional essay

Law school optional essays follow the same formula as college essays or law school personal statements . They are an essay that highlights your personal experiences, perspectives and answer the given prompt. Some schools will allow students to submit an optional essay on the topic of their choosing, too.

Optional essays need to include an introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion, same as other college essays . A typical word count for the optional essay is only 250 words, although some schools will ask students to submit multiple optional essays or allow for a greater word count. Schools like Stanford and Yale are among the top schools which allow only 250 words for optional essays.

If you’re unsure how to begin writing an optional essay or brainstorm ideas, law school admissions consulting can help you develop the writing and researching skills you need to craft an excellent essay. Or you can read our examples below for some help and inspiration in writing your own.

Some things you need to consider when writing your own optional essay for law school, though, is to avoid repeating any information you shared in your personal statement or other parts of your application, use your optional essay strategically, and follow the instructions you’re given for the prompt.

Be sure to address the prompt directly. Brainstorm your answer and write a couple of drafts to see how your ideas flow on the page. Admissions committees will be evaluating not just your writing skill but your answer, so be sure your response to the prompt is compelling and informative of your skills and mindset. This is your chance to be a little creative and stand out from the crowd. Even if the prompt is a simple \u201cWho is your favourite author?\u201d type of question, don\u2019t just spout out a name that sounds impressive. Be genuine and discuss why that particular author is your favourite and what you\u2019ve learned from their writing. ","label":"Follow the instructions","title":"Follow the instructions"}]' code='tab1' template='BlogArticle'>

One of the most common law school optional essay prompts is “Why do you want to attend X law school?” You may have already answered this question in your personal statement or another part of your initial application, but it is a favourite question law schools ask of prospective students.

To answer this prompt, you’ll need to find your distinct reason or motivation for applying for that specific law school. Research the school’s program, culture, values, and mission and demonstrate your knowledge in your answer. For example, if you’re applying to Harvard Law School as it is arguably the best law program in the country, tell them why you agree the program is excellent and why having a top-tier law education is so important to you personally.

Some other common prompts for law school optional essays will be to ask you off-beat or quirky type questions, sometimes similar to law school interview questions , to see what kind of unique, stand-out responses you’ll submit. Other optional essay questions will be relatively simple to answer, such as “what is your favourite book?” or “what are your most important extracurricular interests?” These questions might sound simple for a 250-word essay, but it’s key to always tie your answer back to your motivation for applying to law school and reveal something pertinent about yourself.

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Below we’ve listed recent prompts provided by some of the top law schools in the US, including Stanford Law School, Harvard Law School and Georgetown University.

Some recent prompts from Stanford Law School include:

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There are some law schools which encourage students to submit an optional essay for consideration as part of their application. If you’re thinking of applying to law school in Canada, for example the University of Toronto, an optional essay is highly encouraged as part of your OLSAS application . If you’re researching potential law schools in Canada , it’s also a good idea to check out their admissions requirements as well.

Many of the top law schools in the US strongly encourage students to submit an optional essay or statement as well, including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Columbia, and Duke University, to name a few.

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Law school optional essay sample #1

Prompt: What important challenge does society face today?

The most important challenge society faces today is to collaborate for a better future. There are more people on the planet than ever before, and with so many different generations, cultures and peoples all trying to find common ground, it can create a sort of “too many cooks in the kitchen” dilemma. Society has been changing rapidly, and the world is changing more drastically than ever before. It is my belief that collaboration is our biggest challenge.

We’re all aware of the global problems facing our society today, and the various efforts around the globe to implement solutions and come up with the answer. However, with so many different voices clamoring to be heard and different perspectives all clashing in the discussion, it can be hard to see any forward progress. Solving our problems on a global scale will be some of the most significant challenge any of us will know in our lifetimes, so in my opinion learning to work together for a solution will be the biggest obstacle. It is my thinking that it is time we see new voices, and new solutions in the room.

This may of course contribute further to the problem since there are already so many individuals wanting to be heard. But we have also seen in recent years how the younger generations have been stepping up and adding their contributions in positive ways. In politics, in technology, in environmentalism, in law and in industries across the globe, there has been a turnover of new ideas. And I think focusing on new ideas and figuring out how to make them work now is far more beneficial than another debate. We already know what needs to be done. Our biggest challenge will be to stop thinking of our individual needs and start thinking collectively of our global futures.

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Law school optional essay sample #2

Prompt: List and describe your academic interests and tell us how they are related to your future career.

My academic interests are broad, but I have always been interested in a career in the law. I studied my undergrad with a Bachelor of Communications with a minor in criminology and forensic science. I have always been fascinated with forensic sciences and I believe a thorough understanding of science and criminology are essential to my future goal to become a criminal defense lawyer.

As an undergrad, I also took several optional seminars and courses on criminology, and I interned at a local forensic lab during the summer as a file clerk. During my internship, I was allowed to safely observe many common forensic procedures and learn more about the inner workings of a forensic lab. It was fascinating to learn the science behind these procedures and witness how they are performed with my own eyes. My criminology seminars also afforded me the chance to speak to practicing lawyers and retired police officers about their experiences with the criminal justice system.

My major in Communications has also been invaluable to me as I pursue my goal to become a lawyer. As a lawyer I will need the skills I have learned in communicating effectively and clearly in any medium. I have also been able to develop my writing skills considerably, which will be a necessary tool in my skillset.

All of these experiences have given me a well-rounded and holistic view of my future career and given me a solid foundation to build on as I prepare to enter law school. I believe my undergraduate experiences and academic interests will add to my learning at law school. 

A law school optional essay is a supplementary essay you can include in your law school application. They are a good way to boost your application and provide further information to the school admissions committee about your background, personal experience and motivations.

No; not every law school asks for optional essays, and not every law school will expect one. Even so, an optional essay can be a great tool to help your application stand out, especially with the right writing prompt.

One of the most common prompt is “Why do you want to attend X law school?”, although different law schools may provide a list of prompts for students to choose from.

An optional essay is typically no more than 250 words, but some law schools will allow some flexibility on this matter.

While it is not required, Harvard Law School does provide applicants with a list of optional essay prompts, so it’s a good idea to pick at least one to submit to help strengthen your application.

An optional essay may have a diversity prompt, but sometimes diversity statements are required separately as well.

Stanford doesn’t require an optional essay, but students who choose to do so are asked to submit at least two essays of 250 words maximum. Applicants are provided a list of prompts to choose two topics from.

The university doesn’t require an optional essay in their applications, but they do provide a prompt list for those who choose to submit one.

The only time it’s advisable NOT to submit an optional essay is if the prompt or prompts provided don’t resonate with you personally. Submitting a weak optional essay is worse than not submitting one at all. If you’re struggling on picking a topic or a prompt you like for an optional essay, don’t submit one.

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4 Outstanding Real-World Law School Personal Statement Examples

What does a successful law school application essay look like? Look no further. Below you’ll find five real-world examples from some of the students admitted to New England Law | Boston’s fall 2019 entering class.

Though the subjects vary widely, these personal statements all work for similar reasons:

Check out the personal statement examples below to get inspired, and be sure to read our advice for writing an outstanding law school application essay of your own.

Empowering others through intellectual property law

Maria A. D. RePass Hometown: Leominster, Massachusetts Undergrad school: Worcester Polytechnic Institute Grad school : Tufts University, PhD

As my PhD training was drawing to a close, I found myself unsure of what my path forward would be.

When I started the program, my path was clear—I wanted to work in biotech and someday hopefully lead a research group helping to shape the research portfolio of the company. While I enjoyed the rigors of scientific research, I began to realize that I enjoyed the communication aspects as well. While some of my classmates dreaded their annual research presentations, I looked forward to the opportunity to present my work to others, whether it was an oral presentation before a group of my peers or in writing. At the same time, I knew I did not want to leave science behind and transition into a purely business or administrative role within a company. This, combined with my educational and professional experiences, make me eager to embrace the challenge of pursuing a legal education.

I consider myself to be a life-long learner and am the type of person who thrives when challenged, a problem solver who enjoys working through puzzles in order to arrive at the ideal solution. I knew that I needed to find a role in which I could stay up-to-date with the latest scientific discoveries, while continuing to challenge myself intellectually on a daily basis. I began to look for a way to fulfill my love of science and personal interaction in my career. After talking to several program alumni, friends, and colleagues in the scientific field, I took a leap of faith and jumped into a role as a technology specialist at an intellectual property law firm. I am so very glad that I did, as this role has provided me with the balance of science and communication that I was seeking.

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Simply reading what is presented and accepting it at face value often leads to overlooking important details and subtle nuances. I find myself applying these basic tenants of my scientific training in my role as a technology specialist. Life science research is a very competitive field, and the ability to secure a patent for a client often comes down to very small yet important details and nuances that separate their work from that of the prior art.

I know that I would thrive as a student at New England Law as part of a small community of students who are not in competition, looking to outshine their peers, but rather will look to be a team player and help one another through the rigors of law school. I have been fortunate to have attended institutions that encouraged open discourse between students and faculty, and that stressed the importance of teamwork for both my undergraduate and graduate training. I look forward to the opportunity to take the next step in my career and to study law under the direction of the school’s dedicated professors.

An unconventional career change

Nicole Davies Hometown: Manhattan, Kansas Undergrad school : Kansas State University Grad school : Southern New Hampshire University, MA

It was a hot summer afternoon and I had just finished setting up the local farmer’s market when the call came. The phone buzzed in my back pocket, like it has thousands of times before, but this was different. It was my boss, the hospital’s CEO, and what happened next changed everything for me.

In the midst of the chaos, with vendors unpacking their goods and waiting for the surge of customers in the hospital’s parking lot, my only thought was, “Oh, boy. What does he need?” He knew not to call me on market days, so this had to be urgent. All he told me was to come to his office immediately. I knew something was horribly wrong.

As I quickly moved through the blistering Kansas heat, I hustled up to his executive suite and plopped down on a cushy, leather seat. I took a deep breath, trying not to pant like a dog, and regained my composure before he told me the earth-shattering news. The hospital’s most profitable surgeon had been arrested for allegations of sexual misconduct with a male minor.

These things don’t ever happen here, not at a mid-size rural hospital like ours. I saw the look of despair of the CEO after a call with the hospital’s attorney, but as the director of public relations, I didn’t skip a beat and immediately went into triage mode.

The attorney and I assessed the situation, listed the facts we knew at the time, and formulated a solid plan to move forward. We created scripts internally for employees, press releases, and memos for the Board of Trustees and medical staff to follow in both the short and long term. It was a terrible situation, but I was able to navigate and lead smoothly through this crisis.

Throughout the last ten years, I’ve fine-tuned my talents and passions for negotiating deals, writing contracts, and advising top leaders of various organizations on critical issues. In that frantic moment of the hospital’s biggest crises ever, I was positioned as the co-pilot to our counsel, and an air of confidence blanketed my thoughts and actions. I had been called to the CEO’s office on serious matters before, but it was on this day I realized how comfortable and at home I felt in this role.

That’s when it finally clicked. Legal counsel and advocacy, particularly in health care, is my true calling.

My journey to decide to go into law was obviously an unconventional one. I do not come from a long line of college graduates in my family. In fact, I am the first in my immediate family to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree, and now I’m looking to pursue a Juris Doctor degree. I haven’t always been a “straight-A” student, and I am not the greatest test taker, but that has never deterred me. I’m a creative problem solver, a hard worker, and I have always found a way to succeed.

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Eager for the next challenge

Dina Megretskaia Hometown: Saint Petersburg, Russia Undergrad school : Carnegie Mellon University Grad school : University of Pennsylvania, MA

In sixth grade English, alongside reading Ray Bradbury’s short stories and learning that (according to Mark Twain), “the difference between the almost right word and the right word is…the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning,” my class contemplated the notion that knowledge is power and ignorance is bliss. I knew straight away, with the invisible shiver of a lightning spike through my vertebrae, that I wanted both knowledge and power—and that my life would be a thrilling, focused journey of acquiring both.

In my current profession, financial planning, I optimize my clients’ financial lives so that their whole lives can be better. I relish building my own knowledge base as I tackle esoteric pension plan provisions and subsections of our tax code, but most of all revel in the empowerment that my work creates for my clients. I intend to bring such clarity and compassion for my clients to my studies at New England Law and eventual practice as an attorney.

This need for knowledge brought me to a sawdust-strewn shop room at a local community college on Tuesday and Wednesday nights this fall for a Basic Residential Carpentry Class. I’d return home in the first weeks with a mountain range of blisters along my index finger, the product of my carelessness in holding a hammer (and blatant disregard for basic rules of physics) multiplied by the excitement of hitting hard against wood planks to create our little house. Every week I felt uncoordinated, ungainly, and stronger than I’d been just days earlier. I was gaining knowledge and experience in a trade that was entirely foreign when I’d begun the class. We installed subfloor on our floor framing, framed exterior walls, put up and spackled drywall, installed a door and window, adorned both with trim, and finished it all off with baseboards and crown molding. I was seeking (and found) a challenge, practical carpentry skills, and the euphoria of transforming from a state of ignorance to one of engagement.

Smashing a staple gun in rapid succession along a Tyvek polyethylene house-wrap, driving nails into wooden studs that were synonymous with our house’s structure, and steadying the might of a power saw to cut planks precisely: these all felt like expressions of power. Power I hadn’t initially possessed but built up as I felt the silent sting of being graceless and slow, watched my classmates and instructor, asked questions and modeled my technique after theirs. That uncomfortable place where earnest attempts at learning meet with the inability to produce something beautiful, in the language of the new knowledge area, is where I find power.

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Breaking down new barriers

Rebecca Boll Hometown: Buffalo, New York Undergrad school : Boston University Grad school : University of Oklahoma, MA

The reader of my law school application will see that I am in the middle of my life. I already have a career that I am proud of. Recently, I accepted the role of Chief Technology Officer/VP of Strategy for a new company. This change happened after spending thirteen years at the General Electric Corporation, holding titles such as CTO, Managing Director, General Manager, and Commercial Leader. There are still not many women in my line of work, and that has been true for my entire journey through corporate America and, before that, my time in the military.

One of the things that encourages me to press forward in the industrial working world is that doing so enables me to mentor, sponsor, and support diversity of all kinds: for women and all others. I hire with diversity in mind, ensure that the introverted and outsiders have a voice, create informal support groups, provide insights to others regarding moving up the “ladder,” fight to see the non-traditional candidates get the promotion, and accept collateral duties leading diversity agendas within my companies.

At this point in my life, I am old enough to know that this sponsorship of diversity and deep desire to help the less advantaged are more important to me than the quarterly profits. This insight culminates from almost thirty years of personal experience, enhanced by some of the painful issues being played out in current day society. In my personal experience, I was the first woman commander of my ROTC detachment. Not everyone approved of that, including some of the notable teaching staff at Boston University. My first squadron commander on active duty told me he did not believe women should be in the military. Oddly, he and I got along just fine. It was the people that didn’t say it out loud but acted with malice that made life tricky at times. For example, they would withhold information regarding key training missions, making it difficult to accomplish them and proving their “point” that women were not fit for the combat roles. The sexual harassment in my military years was ever-present and aggressive. I have not personally experienced harassment in corporate America in that same manner, but I regularly deal with the quieter discriminations of being a woman. It is not amusing when someone at a corporate function assumes I am the event coordinator or the head of HR, rather than a key business and technology leader.

I often see an underlying set of activities that make it hard for women or other non-mainstream persons to get the same chances as the majority. For example, one year a co-manager told me that no women who went on maternity leave could get a top performance rating. I fought that battle with him (in partnership with HR), and we changed his mind. Another example was a long-used personnel rating system we consulted to choose who were top and bottom employees in the annual cycle. It clearly  favored people who spoke out a lot in meetings and other venues. There are some cultural norms and personality types that do not align with the idea of talking all the time just to be heard and seen, and that decades old system accidentally pushed them aside. A final example is the odd assumption by many people that military veterans have a limited set of skills, aligned to security or plant management.

My interest in helping women, families, and the disadvantaged has been building over some years in relation to my own interactions with family courts as well. I am a woman who is successful in business and life, yet I know how intimidating dealing with a hostile lawyer and unknown legal process can be. I have seen what the result can be when a lawyer is not working as hard as they can or perhaps is just not as good as the other lawyer. I cannot imagine being in the shoes of someone who does not have resources or is disenfranchised—an immigrant, a child, or someone who has been abused—and has to deal with the courts. I was frightened and confused inside the court room. I think they must be as well.

A big part of my interest in law school is my concern for people who don’t have advantages and need help navigating the legal systems. I can easily have another career that spans decades, carry the wisdom of my personal experiences into it, and practice law with the primary goal of helping people. It would make sense for me to consider intellectual property law, given my current and previous roles in business, but what I really want to learn about and apply is family, youth, and social justice law.

The prompts for the personal statement suggest talking about overcoming obstacles. One final thing I want to share is that I grew up on a farm in western New York. We had cows, chickens, horses, and goats. We spent the last week of every August at the county fair. I competed for and won an ROTC scholarship that paid for my undergraduate degree at Boston University. In reviewing that transcript, which is twenty-six years old at this point, I can reflect on a girl who struggled there in the very first semester. This was not because the academics were too hard but because I was so taken in by the city and the diversity of people and the cosmopolitan feel of it. I did not know how to handle being on my own and succeeding back in 1989. It makes me cringe a little seeing those first semester grades, but I can be proud of ending my undergraduate studies on the Dean’s list senior year. My course of study in applied mathematics was not an easy one, but it has served me well in my various technology leadership roles.

My master’s degree, which I achieved at the University of Oklahoma while on active duty, tells a much nicer academic tale with a 4.0 average as an outcome. I would be honored if you consider me for acceptance to New England Law | Boston and look forward to the journey of studying and applying law.

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