Personal Statement Question

Question:

Hello,

I got your email through your blogspot. Thank you for being so helpful! I have a few questions about transferring:

(1) Do you apply through LSAC? I see that many schools have transfer applications available on their website, too. Do you think they would prefer to receive a paper copy? How did you apply?

(2) If you did not apply through LSAC, did you give your recommender(s) a form from each of the schools? How early did you ask?

(3) Would you please send me an example of a good personal statement?

I actually like the school that I'm attending now (Syracuse), but I have a legitimate reason for having to transfer. I've explored other options for relocating, but Syracuse is unwilling to let me be a Visiting Student at another school. I would appreciate your help.

My Answer:

(1) I did apply through LSAC to every school but one. Some schools have a special lsac form for applying to transfer. This is usually found by going to their transfer page and clicking on the link provided. For most schools, you can go to their regular application and click the transfer box contained within the application. I did send a paper application to one school, but I really think that most schools prefer electronic apps.

(2) Even if you do not apply through LSAC, the law schools will still request your report through the lsac service. This report should contain your letters if you have uploaded them properly. Some schools want the letters sent directly to them. If you ever have a question call the admissions office. I usually called them and wouldn’t say my name. I really don’t think it has any bearing if you do drive them nuts though, but I wouldn’t reveal my name at first just to be on the safe side. Good luck.

It's Transfer Season

With the spring semester rolling around, students have decided that they want the hell out of their school and into another. I haven't written in the blog in a while as most students don't think about transferring in the fall. I've got a few backed up emails in the inbox that I need to answer, and I'll be glad to take yours as well. Sorry that I haven't posted in a while. I didn't want to make this another site about the wonders of law school because, frankly, I think most of them are pretty boring. I just wanted this to be a useful site to transfer students and students who want to go to law school. Hope your fall finals went well.