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Stanford Law Optional Essay Example — Music

An example of an optional essay response in a successful Stanford Law School application. This essay was written in response to the prompt: "Music has a way of setting tone and mood for any occasion. With this in mind, pick three songs or musical works to be playing in the background as the Admissions Committee reviews your materials."

Harvard/Yale/Stanford Admit with STEM Background — Resume

The resume of a law school applicant who was accepted to Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Chicago. The applicant had no post-graduation work experience, so the resume highlights legal and STEM internships as well as volunteer and extracurricular involvement.

Personal Statement — Harvard/Yale/Stanford/Chicago Admit with STEM Background

This personal statement tells the story of this applicant's journey from STEM undergrad to applying to law school. The applicant was admitted to Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Chicago. The Stanford-specific blurb at the end was customized to each school in other applications.