Personal Statement Question
Question: When applying to law school should the personal statement be all about you or just “I should get into law school because…”?
Answer: A dean of a famous medical school said to a student, “To get into (the school) you write about how you want to change the world. But to get into residency write about why you should get the job.” Law school is similar in that the personal statement should be about the applicants’ experiences and aspirations (which should prominently mention law school but can also touch on other areas). Later when the law student is applying to firms he or she can write, “You should accept me for the position because…”
