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Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Watch this guide to ensure you don't steer off course while drafting your experience/perspective essay
From Good to Great: Editing 101
Editing is way more than rereading your draft. This guide will walk you through the process (pro-tips and all!).
Addenda Final Editing Checklist
Surely editing my addenda should be simple? Think again! Editing is critical to showing your attention to detail, a critical lawyerly trait. Use this checklist to reach perfection.
Things You Need to Know Before Submitting Your Law School Application
As deadlines approach, it’s essential to make sure every piece of your law school application tells a cohesive and compelling story. In this panel, expert Leland law school coaches will share insider tips on how to polish your materials, avoid last-minute mistakes, and approach submission day with confidence. From personal statements and addenda to letters of recommendation and timing strategy, you’ll learn what admissions committees are really looking for in the final stretch. Whether you’re putting finishing touches on your application or preparing for future cycles, this session will give you the clarity and tactical guidance to submit with confidence. Meet Your Panelists Yaseen E. – Law school admissions coach with a track record of helping students gain admission to top programs through strategic storytelling and strong LSAT preparation. Margo K. – Former admissions professional with years of experience guiding applicants in crafting standout essays and identifying best-fit law schools. Ruthie S. – Law school coach specializing in personal statement development, application strategy, and helping students find their authentic voice in the admissions process.
Comprehensive Personal Statement Editing Checklist
The checklist is thorough for a reason. Perfection isn't easy, it takes time. Use this checklist to guide you on your journey.
Sample Redlined Personal Statement
Not sure how much editing you need? Here is an example of one (of many) rounds of editing with a client.
Personal Statement: Tips on Getting Started
Use the brainstorming prompts in this PDF to start putting pen to paper. There are no bad ideas! This is a time to reflect, think broadly, and be creative.
Telling Your Story: A 101-Guide to a Successful Personal Statement
This video provides a quick overview of what you will need to accomplish in your personal statement and how to get started
Strong Diversity Essay Samples
Reading examples will help generate ideas for topics, content, and structuring
Getting Started: When & How to Use Addenda
Optional addenda can be used for a variety of purposes. This guide will help you figure out if you need to include one or more optional essays.
Sample Addenda
Examples will help you understand how to approach tricky topics and strike the right tone
Sample Redlined Optional Essay
Seeing red? Good! This example shows you how even short optional essays need thorough editing and revision.
Your Path from Law School to Big Law
Breaking into Big Law takes more than strong grades—it requires strategy, timing, and a clear understanding of how the recruiting process really works. In this workshop, Teddy U.—a legal professional who has worked across multiple major markets and top Big Law firms—will share insider insights on how to navigate recruiting and land your ideal position. Drawing on his experience successfully recruiting in four metro markets, Teddy will walk you through how to identify the right firms for you, prepare for interviews, and manage the often-overwhelming on-campus and market recruiting processes. Whether your goal is to secure your first Big Law offer or make a strategic lateral move, this session will give you actionable guidance to chart your path with clarity and confidence.
How to Craft a Powerful Introduction
In this exercise, you'll try drafting several different introductions using the provided models. Find which style works best for you.
Sample Successful Personal Statements
Examples can spark ideas for style, structure, and content. Just remember, no two personal statements ever look the same.
What is an Experience/Perspective Statement and Do You Need One?
Start with this PDF to learn why law schools ask about your unique (i.e., diverse) experiences and perspectives.
How am I Unique? Brainstorming Topics
This aid will help you identify topics for your statement based on unique perspectives you would bring to a law school community
Addenda Templates & Tips
If you know you need a certain type of addenda but feel unsure of how to approach it, try using one of these templates to get started
Law School Addendum Submission Checklist
Finished drafting? You're not done yet! Make sure to run through this checklist to ensure your addenda helps rather than hurts your application package.
Supplemental Essays and Law School Admissions: Which Ones Should You Write?
When it comes to law school admissions, supplemental essays can make or break your application—but how do you know which ones are worth writing? In this workshop, Liz C.—a law school admissions expert with nearly a decade of experience, including eight years at the University of Houston Law Center—will break down the most common supplemental essays and how to approach them strategically. Drawing on her experience reading thousands of applications, Liz will share insider advice on optional essays, diversity statements, and addenda—helping you decide when to write, what to include, and how to make each piece count. Whether you’re applying to T-14 programs or regional schools, you’ll leave this session knowing how to tailor your essays to stand out authentically.
