law school essay is it important???

[Clocker]

Im writing my essay for law school. But I wonder how important it is and whether or not i should submit my esay to those essay review sites. such as http://www.essayedge.com/


Clocker

 

[Utterman]

I see no point in using sites like that. Just write an essay to your best abilities and then have several trustworthy people proofread your essay.

 

[PsychoAndy]

i'm sure we have competent writers here who can critique an essay here.

 

[tk149]

Since practicing law involves the ability to write well and voluminously, I'd say the essay is pretty important. If you can't write, you have no business being a lawyer. Believe me, you're going to have to prove your ability to write a lot in law school. Of course, the LSAT, GPA, and recommendations carry a lot of weight too.

Me <- went to law school.

BTW, if the message you posted to start this thread is any indication, you really need to practice your writing skills. I don't mean to be harsh, but if that's how you normally write, you've chosen the wrong profession, my friend.

 

[yellowperil]

Law school essays are important (probably 4th after LSAT, grades, and recommendations) because there is a *lot* of writing in law school. Not only for the first year writing course but also the final exams are essay and you have to be able to condense a semester (or year's) worth of material into a three hour exam. The admissions committee want to make sure you can write at a competitive level.

I don't think it's necessary to have your essay appraised by a pay-for-review site, though. After all, the admissions people are interested in hearing you in your own voice. I would just have it read by people you know well and trust to give honest feedback.

 

[DevilsAdvocate]

If your grades are borderline and your LSAT is kinda weak, then I think that the essay is important.

PM it to me, and I'll be happy to review it. What is the school, BTW?

 

[Tom]

No the essay isn't important, the world needs less lawyers, more fry cooks!

j/k