| Law school admissions are all about LSAT and GPA | | | | The debate club |
| scores as well as how many A's a student got in the | | | | You've probably seen on TV and in movies how |
| undergraduate years. However, law school admissions | | | | lawyers are very eloquent speakers and |
| also look for potential students who excel not only in | | | | highly-attentive listeners when it comes to defending |
| the academics, but also in other areas. Though this | | | | their clients and attacking the opposing side. The |
| may sound like applying to college all over again, | | | | debate club hones this talent early on. Applicants |
| extracurricular activities and your other pursuits not | | | | who have a background in public speaking or debating |
| related to school or work can be the aces up your | | | | can very well feel at ease in the courtroom when |
| sleeves. In the same manner that you discuss how | | | | delivering speeches or launching verbal attacks |
| being the captain of the lacrosse team in high school | | | | through depositions. Individuals who also excel in |
| helped you channel your focus in your college | | | | writing can also cite this ability in their law school |
| application essay, in your law school personal | | | | personal statement. If you have a good command |
| statement, you can talk about how you're | | | | of the language and can fashion these into highly |
| involvement with certain organizations has opened | | | | informative and purposeful written output, then you |
| your eyes to the desire to study the law. Here are | | | | may have the potential to write legal briefs that can |
| just a few of the extracurricular activities that are | | | | be one of the weapons of a lawyer in a case. |
| cited in sample law school personal statements. | | | | Social Work |
| Membership with NGOs | | | | Though the desire for public service may be for |
| Being part of a group such as a non-government | | | | those who aspire for a position in government, |
| organization can work for you in your quest to get | | | | having the heart and kindness to serve others is also |
| into law school. In some sample law school personal | | | | a great factor that law school admissions panels look |
| statements, authors detail how their passion for | | | | for in applicants. Pro bono, that legal service |
| saving the earth has prompted them to join an | | | | rendered for free by accredited lawyers, actually |
| NGO. Good sample law school personal statements | | | | translates to "for the good of the public." If you |
| also focus on how earning a law degree can help | | | | possess the intellect and skills for becoming a lawyer |
| applicants realize their dream for a more | | | | and also have the compassion to serve those who |
| environment-conscious society. These NGOs are | | | | need justice, you can do very well by relaying your |
| good training grounds for future lawyers. You are | | | | involvement with social work or community services |
| trained in reviewing existing legislation and even help | | | | in your admission essay. |
| draft new bills for the protection or pursuit of your | | | | Extracurricular activities also tell much about who you |
| organization's cause. Going to law school can seal in | | | | are, your interests, beliefs, and purpose in life. So |
| better knowledge and skills in understanding how the | | | | don't forget to highlight these experiences when |
| law works. | | | | writing your admission essay for law school. |