Working on a law school application can be an overwhelming endeavor, so today we’d like to share some simple guidelines to make the process of writing your personal statement and supplemental essays as easy as possible.  We offer the following advice to help law school candidates craft essays that succinctly yet effectively demonstrate the strengths of their candidacies.  Demonstrating one’s strong writing skills is an important step in creating an overall impressive application for law school admissions committees.

1.  Emphasize Action. A common pitfall for many applicants is lapsing into the passive voice, constructing sentences about how some unseen force or agent acted upon something or someone else (e.g. “we were required to” or “the project was completed”) rather than putting their . . . → Continue Reading

Though not very prevalent, with some interview invites issued at any point during the law school rolling admissions process, we wanted to turn our attention to this important step and share a few very basic pointers on interview etiquette. Though the content of your application materials and comments during the interview are of paramount importance, it’s also crucial to put one’s best foot forward and make a positive initial impression. Here are a few guidelines for interviewing applicants to keep in mind:

1) Dress the part. Unless meeting with an alum who explicitly specifies a more casual dress code, assume that business attire is appropriate. We recommend that applicants dress conservatively, opting for a dark suit (pants or skirt are both fine . . . → Continue Reading