sample law school personal statements

You want to become a lawyer, but you don’t want to go to law school.  If that is so, then tell me: how in the world are you going to expect that you’ll see your dream being brought into realization? Well, I know you just have some hesitations about going to law school because you think it’s this and that… but I’ve come out here with tips that can, hopefully, help you out.

Why Law School Scares People To Death

Really now, just how hard is law school that many people tend to shy away from it? I interviewed my friends, who were law students, as well as gathered pretty reliable data about the case, and here’s what I found out:

* “There were just too many assignments, and the deadlines are too tight.”
- Hey, I think this is constructive! While it may cause you to lose all your baby fat and incur dark bags below your eyes, just think this way: once you become a lawyer, you’re expected to deal with cases. You know how it feels if you have a criminal case filed and the jury doesn’t act upon it fast. So, motivate yourself by getting the right mindset!

* “There were just too many good students, I feel threatened!”
- Don’t be, ’cause the moment you show them you’re threatened, then you’re really going to be threatened. Project self-confidence and just do your own groove thing. The classic, “do your best in everything you do,” still holds true in this case.

* “I’m tired out–can’t I have a break?”
- Actually, you can. The most common mistake of law students is they think being a bookworm is the only way to get to the top. Truth is, the best law students are those that are able to balance their time between studies and personal life. So, learn those life management skills!

Tips To Survive The Hardships Of Law School

So, just to help you through all these, here are some practical tips for the law student:

* Be friendly. Now, how does that help? Everybody can pull off with even just a little moral support. And in a world where there’s so much competition and things to do, you’ll definitely need people you can trust and give you all the understanding you need.

* For goodness’ sake, keep yourself healthy. Make sure you sleep at least six hours every night. Eat healthy, protein-rich food for the brain. Hit the gym or indulge in some sports during school breaks. Your physical well-being is your most valuable weapon as a law student.

* When school is out, get a part-time job or volunteer work. As much as possible, find one that’s not in any way related to school. That way, you relax your senses and garner new skills that you can apply once you get back to hitting the books.

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