Fordham University School of Law

Personal statement — REQUIRED PERSONAL ESSAY

2 pages

While the topic of this required essay is up to you, the most successful personal statements are those that develop a sense of the applicant and their values, aspirations, and concerns. As Fordham Law School's motto is "In the Service of Others," we are also interested in hearing about contributions you would like to make to our student body, the legal profession, and, ultimately, the larger society.

Source: Fordham University School of Law — JD application requirements

Personal statement — OPTIONAL PERSONAL ESSAY

2 pages

Educating lawyers to represent clients whose problems and perspectives grow out of a wide range of life circumstances is fundamental to Fordham Law School's mission. For this optional personal essay, please discuss how your life experiences or aspects of your personal identity have motivated or inspired you, posed challenges, helped you build skills, and/or taught you valuable lessons. We are eager to learn how these experiences or aspects of your identity have helped shape who you are and prepared you for the study and practice of law to help others who need your expertise to solve hard problems.

Source: Fordham University School of Law — JD application requirements

Application addendum (optional)

2 pages

You're also welcome to submit any optional statements and/or appendices. If you choose to submit an optional statement, it should not exceed two double-spaced pages.

Source: Fordham University School of Law — JD application requirements

Application deadlines

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