I’m a first gen high school graduate, so obviously that means I’m a first gen college and law school graduate. Is this information something that judges would generally want to know? If so, should I include this info in my cover letter?
Basically I have no idea if this information is relevant or how to bring it up without it coming across as a weird non-sequitur, but if it helps me get a clerkship (or just pushes my application to the front by any margin) I’d like to include something. Any general advice (especially from former clerks who’ve reviewed applications) is welcome.
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Re: “Diversity” Question
I am certain that would pique the interest of some judges. I would research judges who are first-gen students and mention it as a reason why you are specifically applying to their chambers. For everyone else, you could potentially sneak it into a cover letter by mentioning it in the context of career goals or volunteer work (if you volunteer with any first-gen groups). If it is too awkward to fit into a cover letter (which it may be), you should 100% let your recommenders know and they can slip it into your letters of rec.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Tue Jul 06, 2021 5:31 pmI’m a first gen high school graduate, so obviously that means I’m a first gen college and law school graduate. Is this information something that judges would generally want to know? If so, should I include this info in my cover letter?
Basically I have no idea if this information is relevant or how to bring it up without it coming across as a weird non-sequitur, but if it helps me get a clerkship (or just pushes my application to the front by any margin) I’d like to include something. Any general advice (especially from former clerks who’ve reviewed applications) is welcome.
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Re: “Diversity” Question
I'd see if you could work it into a cover letter without it coming off as awkward or forced. That sort of narrative would matter to me (and did when I reviewed applications). If you can't, as the other poster recommended, see if a professor can talk about it in a LOR.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Tue Jul 06, 2021 5:31 pmI’m a first gen high school graduate, so obviously that means I’m a first gen college and law school graduate. Is this information something that judges would generally want to know? If so, should I include this info in my cover letter?
Basically I have no idea if this information is relevant or how to bring it up without it coming across as a weird non-sequitur, but if it helps me get a clerkship (or just pushes my application to the front by any margin) I’d like to include something. Any general advice (especially from former clerks who’ve reviewed applications) is welcome.
