Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi Getting Personal with Personal Statements B
Oct 26, 2021
Miriam, Kristi, and Eulas dive into listener-submitted personal statements, offering candid critiques. They discuss the importance of engaging writing and connecting personal experiences to communities. Tips for clarity and cohesion in narrative structure are highlighted, alongside the value of specificity. The conversation explores an applicant's journey from teaching to law, emphasizing themes of social justice. With a touch of humor, the hosts invite listeners to think critically about their own statements and career aspirations.
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Applicant's Convent Teaching Background
- The submitted essay opens with: 'I am a cradle Catholic' and describes joining a Catholic teacher corps during the pandemic.
- The author connects teaching experiences to a desire to become 'a peacemaker' and pursue law school.
Common Topics Need Specific Twists
- Common topics like teaching can still work if you add fresh, specific twists.
- Unique details (living in a convent, spiritual journey) can set an essay apart but must be developed.
Don't Leave Promising Questions Unanswered
- Leaving intriguing details unexplained creates unanswered questions for the reader.
- Resolve promising hints (convent life, spirituality) rather than dropping them mid-essay.