Is there a preferred topic for the personal statement?
Your personal statement can be on any topic. The personal statement gives you the opportunity to tell the Admissions Committee about yourself – in addition to the academic and professional accomplishments listed in your application. Use the personal statement to help the Admissions Committee learn more about you. You may choose to write about why you wish to attend law school, what your ultimate goals are, and/or how you came to your decision to pursue a legal career. You may choose to write about a person who was a major influence in your life. You may write about a significant obstacle that you have had to overcome. What you write about is entirely up to you. In addition to learning more about you, the Admissions Committee looks to the personal statement to evaluate your writing ability. Be sure that you use proper grammar, good paragraph construction, and convey your message in a concise manner. Proofread your statement to be sure there are no typos.
Your personal statement must include your reasons for applying for transfer admission. The personal statement gives you limited opportunity to tell the Admissions Committee about yourself. The Admissions Committee looks to the personal statement to evaluate your writing ability. Be sure that you use proper grammar, good paragraph construction, and convey your message in a concise manner. Proofread your statement to be sure there are no typos. Avoid using big words and complex sentences to impress. Write clearly and concisely.
