PS Topic Critique Forum

[PhysicistLawyer]

Before I go further in writing my personal statement, I thought it would be a good idea to get some critique on the direction/topic of my personal statement.

I am a mathematical physics major and recently co-authored a journal article that was published in a peer-reviewed physics journal. My thought was that it would be good for me to use my physics research (culminating in this article being published) as the topic of my personal statement. My loose outline is below:

-Open talking about how I am an atypical applicant, but my experience in physics research exemplifies why I would be a good fit for law school
-Skills grown in physics undergrad and how they directly correlate with necessary skills for law school
-Interest in IP law because it connects my background in a hard science with law

Thoughts?

I am having a difficult time coming up with an interesting opening that would hook a reader without overwhelming them with physics.

Thanks!

[cbbinnyc]

Impossible to say until you write a first draft. Seems like it could work.

[dumdeedum]

Agree with the above poster. Almost anything can be a really good personal statement if you make it work.