Get into Law School with LSAT Preparation
LSAT Personal Statement, Good Study Guide Keys to Preparing
Oct 2, 2009
The LSAT score is a huge factor in determining an applicant’s choice of law school. Those who score higher can choose from a wider array of law schools to earn a law degree and as a result, have better career options in the legal field upon graduation.
The LSAT is administered by the Law School Admission Council. An average of 142,000 hopeful law students writing the LSAT annually across the United States and Canada.
Getting Into Law School With an Excellent LSAT Personal Statement
Arguably, the most important, challenging and creative portion of the Law School Admissions Test is crafting the personal statement. Good advisors note that the statement, which is often as short as two pages, allows entrants to stand high above the crowd.
Entrants should take charge of writing the personal statement and resist the temptation to hire a firm or individual to create this important entrance requirement. Think of the personal statement as a place to highlight unique qualities, experiences and characteristics including:
- Things that motivate and inspire
- Do not be afraid to use light humor to make the statement unique
- Stories that illustrate background and experiences also create a memorable and convincing statement
- Allow several people to proofread the statement; it must be error-free
- Note that one of the most common errors is to include the wrong law school name on the personal statement
- Describe how an interest in law began
- Include any hardships or barriers that were overcome to achievement academic or personal success
Getting Into Law School With an LSAT Study Guide
The choices of LSAT study guides are numerous. The better guides often include practice tests, answers, tips and techniques to clear the mind, focus on the logic of answering the questions and staying within the time limit.
For example, one of the best available guides is the Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests, published in 2007 by the Law School Admission Council itself. The guide provides previously administered LSATs and includes tests, answer keys, writing samples and score-conversion tables.
LSAT preparation may also include an LSAT preparation course. For example, Kaplan offers a variety of courses, aimed at a variety of learning styles. Students can take courses online, in a classroom or receive one-on-one tutoring.
The magic of gaining entry into a top law school is LSAT preparation that results in high LSAT scores. A focus on writing the admissions test personal statement as a true reflection of goals, aspirations and abilities, along with working through some of the best study guides sets potential law school students down the correct path.
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