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[Anonymous User]

Thanks for the input!

[lawschool2014hopeful]

This is more of addendum that explains sub-standard grades or why you missed school.

I would read some of the samples here to get a good idea on what is a good personal statement.

[Anonymous User]

I was afraid of that, I'll rework a new PS. In terms of this as an addendum, would it suffice? Or should it down some, make it more concise.

[CanadianWolf]

Your writing is part addendum (why your grades were poor) & part law school personal statement (how you overcame a poor start through determination & maturation).

P.S. Your writing style is clear & enjoyable to read.

[rinkrat19]

I was afraid of that, I'll rework a new PS. In terms of this as an addendum, would it suffice? Or should it down some, make it more concise.

An addendum should be more like a paragraph or so in length, so this would need to be trimmed to the bare minimum.

[samblackbones]

I wrote a very similar ps - focused a little bit more on the specifics of what I had done since bailing out of my first undergraduate experience to turn things around. I elaborated a little bit more on 'why' I wanted to be a lawyer, and how my work experience played into that.
I also wrote a very brief gpa addendum urging those reading my application to give more weight to the later part of my ug GPA. It seemed to work out okay for me - I'm on my way to a big time reach school.
If you like I will shoot it your way.