Personal Statement

our personal statement should include:

What led you to the decision to apply to CUNY Law, a public interest law school;

Your reasons for wanting to be a lawyer;

Examples of traits you possess that you believe would benefit you in law school and as a lawyer

Reflect on a time when you took a stand for social justice or equity. What motivated you? What impact did you make?

Describe an experience that broadened your global perspective? How has this influenced your views?

Describe a time you interacted with someone with whom you disagreed or who had a different perspective from your own. How did you resolve the situation or learn to coexist?