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Some schools, such as the University of Chicago, allow for a PS of up to 4 pages. I originally wrote the 4 for Berkeley and am now in the process of condensing, but I'm wondering how necessary it is to follow the rule of keeping it at 2 unless you have some really unique backstory. Would it look bad if mine were 2 pages plus one paragraph? Or does that just make it seem like I can't be succinct?

Condense it.

Always follow the directions for that school's application. 2 pages means 2 pages. While going over might not be an auto-reject, you don't want to seem like someone who can't follow the instructions. If you're having difficulty condensing, you can go down to 11pt font or slightly adjust the margins.

floatie wrote:Always follow the directions for that school's application. 2 pages means 2 pages. While going over might not be an auto-reject, you don't want to seem like someone who can't follow the instructions. If you're having difficulty condensing, you can go down to 11pt font or slightly adjust the margins.

I wouldn't recommend messing with the margins either. That could be as noticeable as someone going over the 2-page limit.

OP, now is as good a time as any to learn to condense, because law school is going to drill that into you.

Gitaroo_Dude wrote:

floatie wrote:Always follow the directions for that school's application. 2 pages means 2 pages. While going over might not be an auto-reject, you don't want to seem like someone who can't follow the instructions. If you're having difficulty condensing, you can go down to 11pt font or slightly adjust the margins.

I wouldn't recommend messing with the margins either. That could be as noticeable as someone going over the 2-page limit.

OP, now is as good a time as any to learn to condense, because law school is going to drill that into you.

Fair point. I just did 0.8 all around and have gotten into schools with 2pg limits.