Do you need to submit a Diversity Statement? Forum
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lawschoolgirl312
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Do you need to submit a Diversity Statement?
Does it look bad if you don't??
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Clemenceau
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Re: Do you need to submit a Diversity Statement?
Are you...diverse?
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cheesy145
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Re: Do you need to submit a Diversity Statement?
I think it looks bad when you force one where its not natural. Like don't write one if you're doing it just to submit the essay. Its optional
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debdeb2
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Re: Do you need to submit a Diversity Statement?
no you do not, and it does not look bad if you do not. Diversity statements work as a way for applicants to self-disclose personal information that may or may not help their applications, and may or may not result in additional scholarships.
If your upbringing/racial background is diverse, you're the first in your family to go to college, or you grew up in difficult circumstances, this is a chance to tell a story about that. Diversity statements are typically framed around a narrative of overcoming odds.
Additional note: 1L is hard; you might help yourself out of a spot by sharing too much. That is: a story that shows you have a history of struggling with pressure might unfortunately imply to the adcomms that the challenge of law school may be too much for you.
Best of luck
If your upbringing/racial background is diverse, you're the first in your family to go to college, or you grew up in difficult circumstances, this is a chance to tell a story about that. Diversity statements are typically framed around a narrative of overcoming odds.
Additional note: 1L is hard; you might help yourself out of a spot by sharing too much. That is: a story that shows you have a history of struggling with pressure might unfortunately imply to the adcomms that the challenge of law school may be too much for you.
Best of luck
