Law School Admission Essay

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Sitting in my bed, at 2:30 in theisre morning, constantly backspacing what I have originally written, I am stuck wondering what I should write about for my personal statement. That is the golden question of most, if not all, applicants applying to law school. What can I write about that explains what it is that made me want to pursue law school, what makes me stand out from other applicants, and most importantly, what showcases the kind of individual I am?
I could talk about what an exemplary student I am, how I am graduating with honors and a double major, or even talk about the several internships I have held, and so on. However, everything that I have mentioned, one is able to see on my transcripts and resume, and, after all, I am more
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She is the eldest girl of six kids, with the ages ranging from her 23 year old older brother, to her 6 year old younger sister, who she calls Princess. Being the eldest girl, one can imagine, the role of a mother was quickly upheld. To the outside world, this girl has it all. She is often described by others as smart, pretty, with a personality that lights up the room. But there is something that aches and chips away at her heart. No one ever notices it because she smiles when she is out and she never really talks about it. But I… I, unfortunately, know what it …show more content…
My siblings are all very special, and I do not mean they are special because they are autistic or have cerebral palsy. They are special because they never cease to amaze me. They have the ability to make everyone around them happy. They make me a better person. They have taught me to find joy in the little things, have patience, when at times it is the most difficult, and to have understanding and perspective on the bigger things in life. Although I am their older sister, I look up to them and learn from them every

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