Harvard Law Personal Statements: Examples + How to write
How do you write Harvard Law School Statement of Perspective and Statement of Purpose that help you get accepted? Every year, thousands of brilliant students submit Harvard Law applications. Yet only a fraction get accepted. I’ve helped hundreds of applicants craft winning personal statements for top law schools, including Harvard. In this guide, I’ll show […]
NYU Law School Personal Statement: How to Write + Example
Not sure how to write an NYU Law School personal statement that hits the mark? You’re staring at a blank page, wondering how to craft a personal statement that will make the admissions committee choose you over thousands of other qualified candidates. Here’s the truth: Your NYU Law personal statement isn’t just another essay. It’s […]
How Long Should a Law School Personal Statement Be?
One of the most common questions I get asked is, “How long should a law school personal statement be?” My answer? It depends. Some schools have page limits, while others have word limits. There are also schools with no limits at all! That said, there are some general rules and do’s and don’ts to be […]
How to Write a Personal Statement for Law School That Works
Staring at a blank page, wondering how to start your law school personal statement? You’re not alone. I’ve worked with hundreds of stressed-out applicants who all tell me the same thing: writing their personal statement feels like the most intimidating part of the entire law school application process. Either there are a million different things […]
5 Best Law School Personal Statement Examples That Worked
What is a great example of a personal statement for law school? A personal statement can massively improve your chances of getting accepted to a top law school. And today, I’m pulling back the curtain to share five exceptional law school personal statement examples that not only worked – they helped my clients get into […]
Biggest law school personal statement mistake – and REAL applicant personal statement breakdown
Too many law school applicants write a personal statement that is essentially just repeating the most impressive things on an applicant’s resume and explaining why that prepares them well for law school. Writing these kinds of essays, what I call a glorified cover letter, is probably the biggest law school personal statement mistake I see. This is […]
Top Law School Personal Statement Topics + Ideas

How do you choose a law school personal statement topic? You’re in the right place. Today, you’ll learn how to pick the perfect topic that makes your topic stand out. Want to learn more? Read on! Key takeaways: In this article, you’ll learn: With that, let’s dive right in. Why is your law school personal […]
Law School Personal Statement Topics to Avoid
The topic you choose for your law school personal statement matters. It matters because it is the anchor through which you show admissions officers who you are, what you’ve done, and most importantly, how you think. If you haven’t already, check out this blog post on how to choose a law school personal statement topic where I […]