PS for each school Forum

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Tue Oct 06, 2015 8:03 pm

Hello,

I have a general question regarding using one PS for each school that I am applying to.

I only have one general PS written so far. Do I have to personalize my PS to fit each law school that I am applying to?
Or do you guys usually just change up the last paragraph and write about the school specifically?
I am applying to USC, UCLA, UCB, Loyola, Pepperdine, and UCI. (California Schools only).
I know UCI has a separate requirement for its writing portion (PS+Why UCI law).

Thanks!

benwyatt · Post by **benwyatt** » Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:05 pm

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Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 12:21 pm

hmm, okay! Thanks. So it wouldn't hurt to just be general as to why I want to pursue law school rather than I want to attend XYZ school because of its X, Y, and Z.

seashell.economy · Post by **seashell.economy** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 12:45 pm

I have a general 2-page PS, a general 3-page PS, and then personal 2 and 3 page PSs, depending on what each school seems to want and what their instructions are for length. I'm sure you can send in one version of a PS for all schools, and it won't negatively impact you. I'm thinking a personalized essay for some of the school's I am applying to is wise, so that's what I have a variety.

McJimJam · Post by **McJimJam** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 12:49 pm

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CanadianWolf · Post by **CanadianWolf** » Fri Oct 09, 2015 11:07 am

OP: If you have a particular reason (other than prestige & placement ), than mention that in your PS if it can be done in a manner that doesn't disrupt the flow & theme of your PS.

Since Berkeley is ultra-competitive with respect to admissions, a separate PS could be easily justified--although not necessary.

LSATclincher · Post by **LSATclincher** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:41 pm

Unless the school asks for school-specific statement, don't insult them by including 2 sentences about them at the end of your PS.

They know why you're applying there -- your GPA and LSAT score allows you to get in (potentially). The PS is for folks on the borderline. And for those folks, I truly believe a PS (and supplemental essays) can be the tipping point if you are borderline. You'd be shocked by how many law students cannot write. So if you can, it could separate you from a kid with similar stats.

Alive97 · Post by **Alive97** » Tue Nov 03, 2015 10:18 pm

LSATclincher wrote:Unless the school asks for school-specific statement, don't insult them by including 2 sentences about them at the end of your PS.

They know why you're applying there -- your GPA and LSAT score allows you to get in (potentially). The PS is for folks on the borderline. And for those folks, I truly believe a PS (and supplemental essays) can be the tipping point if you are borderline. You'd be shocked by how many law students cannot write. So if you can, it could separate you from a kid with similar stats.

Yeah I agree with this poster. Personally I don't see how a general PS could possibly be better than a targeted one. So long as it's genuine, of course, and not just pie in the sky. If you're borderline, in my mind, targeted is the best choice.