From Ideas to UCAS: 10 Tips for Writing a Great Law Personal Statement!
Hey everyone, I’m Ru, a Law student at Birmingham City University. Writing a law personal statement can feel very stressful, but it does not have to be! Think of it as your chance to show who you are and why you view Law as the right path for you. Here are some tips to help you write a great personal statement from a Law student who has done it!
You should always start off with your opening showing what sparked your interest in Law. It does not have to be the most dramatic and imaginative thing; it can just be honest and personal to you (hence personal statement!). You could start with:
I would advise avoiding cliches like, “I have always wanted to be a lawyer” or quotes that are not your own. Remember, admissions teams want to hear your voice and not someone else’s.
2. Show genuine motivation
Always include why Law suits you:
Remember, you are not necessarily expected to know your exact career plan at this stage but showing genuine curiosity and direction is key.
3. Linking your studies to Law
Ensure you use your subjects to show how you are prepared for this degree. You can do this by using the ABC method: ACTION-BENEFIT-COURSE. You can do this by mentioning:
For example, I wrote about how doing A level History helped me become a wide reader, grew my passion for research and improved my essay writing skills. Which are all necessities for studying Law.
Remember, you are essentially highlighting what you did, what you learned and how it connects to Law.
4. Talk about what you have done outside the classroom
This can be both be related to Law or not related to Law. If it has taught you valuable skills, mention it. You can include:
For example, I wrote about how I did Public Speaking and was the captain. That highlighted that not only did I have the confidence attained from doing Public Speaking, but I also learnt leadership skills!
When you mention these, make sure you focus on the skills you have gained. These include communication, confidence, teamwork, empathy, time management and remember to link them back to why they will help on a Law course or in your future career.
5. Keep your tone real and clear
You do not at all need to bring out your thesaurus to come up with fancy vocabulary or long sentences. Be yourself, just professional and accurate. For guidance, I would say:
Remember, admissions teams want to hear your authentic voice.
6. Remember to answer all three questions
In the past, a personal statement would just require you to write about yourself and why this chosen degree. However, now, you are expected to answer three questions, and you get 4000 characters across three questions. This is inclusive of spaces, so it is of utmost importance you only mention the important things.
You do not need to split the words evenly between the questions, but do not repeat the same things in multiple sections.
7. Make it personal
Do not copy examples online or use templates word for word. Remember, UCAS checks for plagiarism, and universities now make you confirm that AI or someone else did not write it for you.
You can get assistance to:
But remember, the ideas and wording must come from you.
8. Finish with purpose
You do not need a jaw dropping ending. All you need to do is to just leave the reader confident that:
Remember, being genuine is key.
I really hope this was helpful, and all the best on your personal statement journey. Remember, your personal statement does not need to be perfect, it just needs to reflect you, your journey and your interest in Law. If you need more tips, I’d recommend downloading this free personal statement guide as it includes an example from a Law applicant and lots of tips.
Ru
BCU student rep.
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Always start with your ‘why’
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A moment that made you think about justice or fairness
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Real-life situations
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Experiences that made you want to advocate for others
2. Show genuine motivation
Always include why Law suits you:
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Do you like solving problems?
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You care about justice, fairness or rights
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You have genuine interest in family law, commercial law, corporate law or criminal law
3. Linking your studies to Law
Ensure you use your subjects to show how you are prepared for this degree. You can do this by using the ABC method: ACTION-BENEFIT-COURSE. You can do this by mentioning:
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Research you have done
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Information analysis
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Built arguments
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Debates
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Critical Thinking
Remember, you are essentially highlighting what you did, what you learned and how it connects to Law.
4. Talk about what you have done outside the classroom
This can be both be related to Law or not related to Law. If it has taught you valuable skills, mention it. You can include:
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Part-time jobs
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Debating or public speaking
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Volunteering Job shadowing
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Student leadership/mentoring
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Hobbies e.g. chess, sports, writing, drama etc
When you mention these, make sure you focus on the skills you have gained. These include communication, confidence, teamwork, empathy, time management and remember to link them back to why they will help on a Law course or in your future career.
5. Keep your tone real and clear
You do not at all need to bring out your thesaurus to come up with fancy vocabulary or long sentences. Be yourself, just professional and accurate. For guidance, I would say:
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Use the type of language you would use in a professional setting for example, an interview
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Proofread carefully, or even ask someone to check it for you
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Avoid grammatical errors
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And again, avoid sounding like a thesaurus!
6. Remember to answer all three questions
In the past, a personal statement would just require you to write about yourself and why this chosen degree. However, now, you are expected to answer three questions, and you get 4000 characters across three questions. This is inclusive of spaces, so it is of utmost importance you only mention the important things.
You do not need to split the words evenly between the questions, but do not repeat the same things in multiple sections.
7. Make it personal
Do not copy examples online or use templates word for word. Remember, UCAS checks for plagiarism, and universities now make you confirm that AI or someone else did not write it for you.
You can get assistance to:
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Brainstorm ideas
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Help with structure
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Check spelling, clarity and grammar
8. Finish with purpose
You do not need a jaw dropping ending. All you need to do is to just leave the reader confident that:
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You are sure about your chosen degree
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You are committed
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You are ready to study Law
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You are enthusiastic
I really hope this was helpful, and all the best on your personal statement journey. Remember, your personal statement does not need to be perfect, it just needs to reflect you, your journey and your interest in Law. If you need more tips, I’d recommend downloading this free personal statement guide as it includes an example from a Law applicant and lots of tips.
Ru
BCU student rep.
(edited 3 weeks ago)
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