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Personal Statement
What should I write about in my personal statement?
The topic of the personal statement is up to you. We suggest that you approach the personal statement as your opportunity to present personal information about yourself that you would discuss during an interview. Your statement will be evaluated for both content and construction, so write about something interesting and write about it well.
What length should my personal statement be?
The length of your personal statement is up to you, but keep in mind, our Admissions Committee reviews thousands of applications. Two pages is a suggested length.
What sort of information do you like to see in a personal statement?
Include with your application a personal statement that will give the Admissions Committee any information you believe relevant to the admissions decision that is not elicited elsewhere in the application.
The statement is your opportunity to tell us about yourself; it may address your intellectual interests, significant accomplishments, obstacles overcome, personal or professional goals, educational achievements, or any way in which your perspective, viewpoint, or experiences will add to the richness of the educational environment of the Law School.
Should I include a resume?
Yes. We now require that a resume be submitted with your application. A resume is an excellent way to present an applicant’s working and extracurricular involvement.
Does Cornell Law require a Dean's Certification with the application?
No, a Dean's Certification is not a required element at the time of application. However, all admitted students must have a completed Dean's Certification Form submitted to the Admissions Office by July 1, 2016. The form is required from all degree-granting institutions. Failure to submit a completed Dean's Certification by the July 1 deadline may constitute grounds for an admitted student to lose their place in the first year class. More information about this form will be provided upon admission.
Fee
Pay our $80 non-refundable application fee via online charge
RL
Two letters of recommendation are required.
Transcript
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