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The most practical starting textbook is ``laying down the law'' (lexis) - gives an overview of the basics of law, how statutes and the common law work etc.
You can refer to as many books as you like but make sure that they all have a purpose. For example, you might have read one book that really interests you to a particular part of the course you applied and you then read another to explore it further.
How to Write a Personal Statement The New Yorker Magazine Joan Didion's essays Tina Fey's memoir, BossyPants When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul Kalinithi The historical travel writing of Sarah Vowell A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson Into Thin Air or Into the Wild by John Krakauer Zeitoun, by Dave Eggers
It is not necessary to mention books in your personal statement, since you can provide evidence that you are genuinely interested in and are independently reading about law by others means.
Here are some tips to consider when writing a personal statement: Be authentic, start strong, showcase your motivation, tell a story, connect your experiences to law, address any weaknesses, be concise, and lastly proofread your work.
Tutors want to hear an account in your own words of those books and features of literature that you found most enjoyable. But, while you might want to try and think outside the box by picking a more unusual novelist or poem, don't be obscure just for the sake of it.
Your opening should grab the reader's attention and set the tone for your story. Consider starting with an anecdote, a surprising fact about yourself, or a pivotal moment that sparked a passion or interest. This not only makes your statement engaging but also personalizes it from the start.
How to end your personal statement: What to write Tie it back to what you've written earlier. Revisit the key points you've already spoken about in the main body of your personal statement and emphasise them again in your conclusion. Talk about the future. Think about your university experience.
The Best Law School Personal Statement Format Typically two pages or less in length. Double-spaced. Use a basic, readable font style and size (11-point is the smallest you should do, although some schools may request 12-point) Margins shouldn't be less than 1 inch unless otherwise specified. Left-aligned.