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How to Get Into Law School Panel
In this panel, law school admissions experts Machmud M. (Stanford), Kevin P. (Duke), and Liz C. (University of Houston) will share what it really takes to stand out in today’s competitive applicant pool. From crafting a compelling personal statement and securing strong letters of recommendation to maximizing your LSAT score and building a well-rounded profile, you’ll gain insider perspectives on every stage of the process. Whether you’re just beginning to explore law school or are preparing to submit your applications, this session will give you practical strategies, common pitfalls to avoid, and the confidence to approach your applications with clarity and purpose.
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.
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.
Strong Diversity Essay Samples
Reading examples will help generate ideas for topics, content, and structuring
Sample Addenda
Examples will help you understand how to approach tricky topics and strike the right tone
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.
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!).
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.
Sample Redlined Optional Essay
Seeing red? Good! This example shows you how even short optional essays need thorough editing and revision.
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.
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.
Asking a Professor for a Law School Recommendation
A brief guide on how to ask a professor you haven't spoke to in a while for a letter of recommendation to law school.
Compelling Law School Personal Statements
A resource for law school applicants seeking to draft compelling personal statements.
Compelling Law School Perspective Statements
A resource for law school applicants seeking to draft compelling perspective statements.
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. Join Indrani S., former Stanford Law School Admissions Officer, for this session focusing on topics such as different essay prompts and how best to tackle them, why it makes sense to have two 'main' essays instead of just one, and the dreaded 'why' essays.
Sample Successful Personal Statements
Examples can spark ideas for style, structure, and content. Just remember, no two personal statements ever look the same.
Diversity Essay That Earned T-14 Results
A concise, authentic diversity statement exploring race, class, and belonging, resulting in T-14 admissions.
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.
