The law school application process can be a lot tougher as the decision-making itself. After evaluating yourself that you are indeed decided to enter law school, the application process begins. And it all boils down to a single crucial step — writing your admissions “essay on myself.”(1)
Essay about myself: goals or reasons for becoming a lawyer
It is imperative to discuss in any admission essay the main reasons for your decision. Is being a lawyer your passion? Definitely, since it seems impossible for a student dreaming of becoming a lawyer who does not have passion for justice. Then, you can discuss how you find genuine happiness in doing the things that you really want to do. You can also elaborate by stating that you see yourself being more productive in this field. If you’re planning on going to law school just because you don’t really know what to do after college, then you’re probably not meant for a career in this field. So on your essay, it is important to convince the readers that after long years of studying, when someone asks you whether or not you regret going to law school, you can give them a proud “no” for an answer.(2)
Essay about myself: determine how to reach the goals
In reality, law practice isn’t always intellectually stimulating and exciting. There are times wherein the student will get bored and stressed. This is why it’s very important that before you apply for law school, you really know what you are getting into.
The journey towards the achievement of your goal to become a lawyer is not that easy. It is vital to make the evaluators realize that you are entirely aware of how difficult and challenging law school can be, as well as the profession itself. This can give them the impression that you are more than willing to surpass all of them.(3)
Essay about myself: What you can contribute to the law school community
As a prospective law student, describe what you can share to the school community in terms of your participation in meaningful school activities other than focusing all your attention to your academics. You must point out that you are a well-rounded individual who knows how to value the essence of camaraderie.
(1) http://www.yale.edu/visvi/students/gradprof/lawschool/lawapply.html
(2) http://www.100megsfree3.com/wordsmith/2bornot2.html
(3) http://www.abanet.org/yld/chooselaw/frink.shtml
