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How To Write Outstanding Law School Application Essays

Your law school application essays are arguably the most important aspect of your law school applications. To have the best outcomes and plenty of options at the end of the process, you need to craft compelling essays with solid narratives that paint a picture beyond your numbers. We will talk about different essay prompts and how best to tackle them, why it makes sense to have two 'main' essays instead of just one, how to handle optional essays and the dreaded 'why' essays.

How to Get Into a Top Law School Panel

Dreaming about getting into a top law school? Join the Leland team for this FREE event to learn admissions process best practices and exclusive insights from Indrani S. (Former Admissions at Stanford Law), Teddy U. (University of Michigan Law School, and Liz C. (Former Admissions at University of Houston Law). ​Our coaches will share key tips and tactical strategies to help you shine in your applications. If you are interested in applying to law schools, have questions about the process, or just want to receive valuable insight, join us.

Top 5 Tips for Your Law School Application

Join Indrani as she goes over her top 5 tips to help you put your best foot forward as you apply to law school! A great law school application requires research, authenticity and hard work, and Indrani will help you strategize. She will go over the importance of the LSAT, putting together a thoughtful school list, who should submit letters of recommendation, how to go about writing your essays and the optimal timeline for getting it all done!

How to Secure Strong Letters of Recommendation

How to give your recommenders the tools, context, and strategy they need to advocate for you effectively.

How to Write a Personal Statement They’ll Remember

This step-by-step guide breaks down exactly how to craft a compelling, memorable personal statement for law school admissions.

Why Berkeley Essay

Craft a Berkeley essay that stands out from the crowd and gets you into your dream school.

From Personal Struggle to Public Interest Law: A Personal Statement Example

Discover how a personal journey of resilience and community sparked a passion for public interest law and a commitment to social justice.

Stanford-specific Essays

Stanford Law is known in part for having a unique set of essay questions. These answers resulted in an acceptance.

Standout Personal Statement Example

See how to write a compelling personal statement that showcases your unique story, highlights your strengths, and gets you accepted to your dream program!

Georgetown-Specific Essay Example

I selected this from a list of prompts to write this essay.

Finding Your Authentic Self: A Diversity Essay Example

A powerful essay on unlearning stereotypes and embracing individuality. Discover a new perspective on what diversity truly means.

Additional Essays: Case Study

Case study for understanding how to craft a stellar additional essay for your law school application

Additional Essays: Case Study Worksheet

Practice crafting a stellar additional essay for your law school application.

Example Scholarship Supplemental Essay | $20,000 Award

A supplemental essay exploring how Jewish values and a commitment to "tikkun olam" influenced a student's journey toward a career in law and social justice.

Law School Personal Statements: Making the Case for Law School [8/12/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will know how to evaluate whether law school is the right move for your goals and how to build an application that reflects that reasoning clearly. We will cover how to frame your personal statement around a coherent narrative, how to position your academic record and LSAT alongside your story, and what admissions readers are actually looking for when they assess fit and purpose. Attending live means you can ask how this thinking applies to your specific background and hear the coach reason through cases in real time, which a recording cannot replicate. The coach works with law school applicants regularly and will share the patterns that consistently distinguish competitive applications from ones that fall flat.

Get into T-3 Law Schools | Harvard Law School Admit [8/24/2026] (Recording)

Join me in conversation about getting into HLS and the T-14! Come with any questions you may have as you compile and prepare to apply this cycle.

Outstanding Law School Admissions Essays with Indrani, Former Stanford Law AdCom [9/2/2026] (Recording)

Your law school application essays are arguably the most important aspect of your law school applications. To have the best outcomes and plenty of options at the end of the process, you need to craft compelling essays with solid narratives that paint a picture beyond your numbers. We will talk about different essay prompts and how best to tackle them, why it makes sense to have two 'main' essays instead of just one, how to handle optional essays and the dreaded 'why x school' essays. We will also have time for some 'Ask Me Anything' at the end!

Get into T-3 Law Schools | Harvard Law School Admit [8/21/2026] (Recording)

Join me in conversation about getting into HLS and the T-14! Come with any questions you may have as you compile and prepare to apply this cycle.

AMA with Liz C., former admissions director @ University of Houston Law Center [8/3/2026] (Recording)

If you're thinking about going to law school, you've likely got a TON of questions. While the application process is largely standardized across schools, not every admissions officer is going to have the same perspective, so it can be useful to hear from more than one. I was an assistant and associate director of admissions at the University of Houston Law Center for eight years, and my goal is to demystify the process for all applicants. Join me for an AMA-style office hours where you can bring your questions and we can chat about all things law school admissions!

Make Every Optional Essay and Addendum Count [8/5/2026] (Recording)

Optional essays and addenda can have a significant impact on your law school application, but many applicants either overlook them or miss the opportunity to use them strategically. This session is for aspiring law students who want to strengthen every part of their application and make each supplemental response work in their favor. You'll learn when to write an optional essay or addendum, what admissions committees are looking for, and how to use these materials to reinforce your overall candidacy. Join live to hear from a law school admissions expert with a Columbia Law JD who understands how strong supplemental materials can elevate an application. The speaker will share practical writing strategies, common mistakes to avoid, and real examples of what makes optional essays and addenda truly effective. Expect actionable guidance you can immediately apply to submit a stronger, more polished application.