Diversity Statement critique Forum

(Personal Statement Examples, Advice, Critique, . . . )
Post Reply
cd1945

New
Posts: 55
Joined: Mon Jun 06, 2016 8:28 pm

Diversity Statement critique

Post by cd1945 » Sun Oct 23, 2016 12:34 pm

Last edited by cd1945 on Sun Oct 23, 2016 1:11 pm, edited 1 time in total.

User avatar
cavalier1138

Moderator
Posts: 8007
Joined: Fri Mar 25, 2016 8:01 pm

Re: Diversity Statement critique

Post by cavalier1138 » Sun Oct 23, 2016 12:38 pm

This doesn't strike me as a terribly useful diversity statement. Kids make fun of other kids for their appearance all the time; that doesn't give you a unique perspective that will contribute to a law school.

You're not required to write a diversity statement for a reason: not everyone brings uncommon backgrounds and life stories to law school. There's nothing wrong with just admitting that you're not going to be all that unique compared to other law students.

User avatar
sweets91

Silver
Posts: 763
Joined: Mon Sep 05, 2016 1:22 am

Re: Diversity Statement critique

Post by sweets91 » Sun Oct 23, 2016 12:43 pm

I agree. It's a cute story, but also seems forced when you label it a diversity statement.

User avatar
ashrice13

Gold
Posts: 1793
Joined: Sun Jul 24, 2016 10:30 am

Re: Diversity Statement critique

Post by ashrice13 » Sun Oct 23, 2016 12:44 pm

I'm honestly not sure if this is a joke....

Either way, if you really want to write a diversity statement it's probably better found here:
"...in a Chinese school where kids wear the same uniform and the same short haircut."

cd1945

New
Posts: 55
Joined: Mon Jun 06, 2016 8:28 pm

Re: Diversity Statement critique

Post by cd1945 » Sun Oct 23, 2016 12:51 pm

cavalier1138 wrote:This doesn't strike me as a terribly useful diversity statement. Kids make fun of other kids for their appearance all the time; that doesn't give you a unique perspective that will contribute to a law school.

You're not required to write a diversity statement for a reason: not everyone brings uncommon backgrounds and life stories to law school. There's nothing wrong with just admitting that you're not going to be all that unique compared to other law students.
That's what I thought, hence I asked here.
I found my answer here, appreciate it.

cd1945

New
Posts: 55
Joined: Mon Jun 06, 2016 8:28 pm

Re: Diversity Statement critique

Post by cd1945 » Sun Oct 23, 2016 12:54 pm

[quote="ashrice13"]I'm honestly not sure if this is a joke....

Either way, if you really want to write a diversity statement it's probably better found here:
"...in a Chinese school where kids wear the same uniform and the same short haircut."

Thanks for the advice! I figure I'll just skip this task :)

Want to continue reading?

Register now to search topics and post comments!

Absolutely FREE!


Post Reply

Return to “Law School Personal Statements”