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We often field quite a few questions on what information belongs in a personal statement versus an addendum. Some students wanted to provide explanations for their LSAT scores and/or GPA within their personal statements, but that’s not what an AO would expect to see there. First, let’s start by distinguishing between the two documents. 

A personal statement is essentially a document where an applicant can share something about themselves that would give AOs a better understanding of their trajectory, motivation, and/or goals. It can be a statement of purpose, an origin story, a personal narrative, or highlight an experience that was a turning point. AOs often recommend treating the personal statement as an interview, as most schools don’t have the resources or bandwidth to offer them to each applicant. In treating a PS as an interview, you’re meant to show a strong, positive version of yourself and your experience, which would result in a positive outcome—an offer of admission. A personal statement is also a tool to assess writing quality, which is why people stress grammar checks and proofreading so heavily.

Alternatively, an addendum is a brief statement meant to explain something about a candidate’s application that can be perceived as a red flag or a weakness. Maybe grades dropped for a semester because life was happening, or a candidate changed majors after finding an area of study that was a better fit. Maybe there are multiple LSAT scores or a big jump between scores. A candidate may also have a gap in education or work experience that warrants an explanation, or they may have some other anomaly they want to address. Addenda are optional statements, but they help to answer questions and provide context in a proactive manner by anticipating what an AO might ask. Note: character and fitness statements are required documents if any C&F question is answered affirmatively, so I do not include them within this definition of addenda. 

While candidates often think that addressing the issues that are typically found in addenda within a PS is a head-on approach, it actually takes away from an AO’s opportunity to learn something positive about the candidate. In the PS, tell me something that demonstrates your likelihood for success in law school—whether that’s what motivates you, what you’re passionate about, who you aim to protect, an experience that changed you, something that’s influenced your perspective and/or career path. Tell me how you’re a leader, or how you persevered, or how you learned a tough lesson and moved forward in a positive direction. Tell me what what inspires you to be an advocate. As AOs build an incoming class, they’re looking for different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and motivations to create high-level discourse in the classroom and change-makers in the community.

And, yes, a PS can be difficult, because you hear caveats all the time that might be frustrating. You can talk about your experience, but don’t regurgitate your résumé. You don’t have to talk about law, but if you don’t have any legal work experience or exposure to law, maybe you should talk about law. You can talk about someone who’s influenced you, but don’t spend the whole statement on that person. At the end of the day, when we finish reading your application, we need to have a good picture of who you are and how you’d fit within our classes and our school community. Your experience and mentors and influences are important, but the focus of the essay should still be you. We don’t have to know everything about you, but we need enough to justify a favorable decision. 

Candidates often avoid addenda because they’ve heard that AOs look at these documents as excuses. Is this true? It depends. If a candidate provides context to explain how or why a credential is where it is without the candidate taking any accountability for the parts within their control, yes, that might be seen as an excuse. However, many candidates successfully approach addenda by addressing the issue, providing context, taking responsibility, and highlighting any progress or upward trajectory. If you think that AOs will have a question or concern, don't wait for an admissions office to reach out to you for an explanation, because they may not have the time or bandwidth to do so. Provide the addendum up front. Have more than one area of concern? Write the addenda you need to address the issues. And while these statements should be succinct, don’t skimp on the details—if the circumstances warrant taking more space to give the full context, take it!

Each document within the application is an opportunity to add another layer and dimension to the picture that you paint with your application. In successfully completing the personal statement, addenda, other optional statements, and any C&F responses (if applicable), you’re equipping AOs with all of the information and context that they need to advocate on your behalf with their admissions committee (and possibly law school dean) and to justify your admission. The more thoughtful, complete, and dynamic your statements, the fewer questions AOs are left with at the end of your application, and the easier it becomes for AOs to make a favorable decision.

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Northwestern is offering in-person, student-led tours every two weeks. Registration is required to participate in this hour-long tour with a current JD student. Next tour date: Friday, September 16 at 12 p.m. CT (register here ).

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University of Michigan is offering a series of workshops (register here ):

September 7 at 12 p.m. ET: Why Michigan and General Q&A

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September 14 at 12 p.m. ET: Personal Statement

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September 21 at 3 p.m. ET: Personal Statement

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Professional Personal Statement Editing

Post by Coaster321 » Tue Aug 15, 2017 2:34 am

Re: Professional Personal Statement Editing

Post by UVA2B » Tue Aug 15, 2017 2:38 am

Post by twiix » Tue Aug 15, 2017 2:08 pm

UVA2B wrote: It won't be your voice, your image, your application anymore.

Post by UVA2B » Tue Aug 15, 2017 2:29 pm

twiix wrote: UVA2B wrote: It won't be your voice, your image, your application anymore.

Post by twiix » Tue Aug 15, 2017 4:26 pm

UVA2B wrote: twiix wrote: UVA2B wrote: It won't be your voice, your image, your application anymore.

Post by Coaster321 » Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:31 pm

Post by twiix » Wed Aug 16, 2017 2:09 am

Coaster321 wrote: twiix wrote: UVA2B wrote: It won't be your voice, your image, your application anymore.

Post by socal389 » Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:17 pm

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