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Sample Addenda
Examples will help you understand how to approach tricky topics and strike the right tone
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!).
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.
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.
Navigating Law School Character & Fitness
A resource that advises on how best to approach character and fitness disclosures in law school applications.
UVA Admit Sample Resume [no legal work experience]
This applicant was admitted to several top law schools, including their Michigan, Duke, and UVA. Untraditional background/no legal experience.
Knight-Hennessy + Stanford Law Admit [2-pg resume]
Military veteran with 5+ years professional experience, 2-page resume (admitted to SLS, HLS)
Do's and Don'ts of Personal Statements
A quick guide to help law school applicants write compelling personal statements.
Sample Redlined Optional Essay
Seeing red? Good! This example shows you how even short optional essays need thorough editing and revision.
Red Flags on Law School Applications
Even strong law school applicants can unintentionally raise red flags that hurt their chances of admission. In this workshop, Conor A.—a Harvard Law graduate with seven years of admissions coaching experience—will break down the most common mistakes applicants make and how to address them effectively. Having helped students gain admission to every T14 law school, Conor will share strategies for handling GPA dips, LSAT retakes, character and fitness disclosures, and other sensitive application issues with professionalism and confidence. Whether you’re just starting your application or polishing your materials, this session will help you anticipate potential concerns and turn weaknesses into strengths.
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.
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Watch this guide to ensure you don't steer off course while drafting your experience/perspective essay
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.
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.
The Personal Statement That Changed My Cycle
My tech-focused personal statement that earned multiple T-14 offers—model for narrative clarity and an authentic “why law.”
Harvard Law Transfer Personal Statement
A powerful transfer statement linking real-world tech policy experience to concrete goals in platform governance and law.
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.
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.
Additional Essays: Case Study
Case study for understanding how to craft a stellar additional essay for your law school application
