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#B81E30 !important;}” el_class=”newparagraph”]Discover tips to help you navigate the application process and join a thriving Latina\/o\/e community at Harvard Law.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Contact us” style=”outline” shape=”round” color=”white” i_align=”right” i_type=”material” i_icon_material=”vc-material vc-material-keyboard_arrow_right” css=”.vc_custom_1740945024399{margin-top: 5% !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}” add_icon=”true” el_class=”new-cta” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Forgs.law.harvard.edu%2Falianza%2Fcontact-us%2F|title:Contact%20new|target:_blank”][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”right-to-left” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1743537794235{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_hidden-sm vc_col-xs-12 vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”1317″ img_size=”full” 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!important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #B81E30 !important;}” el_class=”newparagraph”]Discover tips to help you navigate the application process and join a thriving Latina\/o\/e community at Harvard Law.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row_content” css=”.vc_custom_1740339491916{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_row css_animation=”bottom-to-top” css=”.vc_custom_1740339307513{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 2% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”STATEMENTS OF PURPOSE AND PERSPECTIVE” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:44px|text_align:left|color:%23141414|line_height:50px” google_fonts=”font_family:Fjalla%20One%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1741634200626{margin-top: 0px 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Approach your essays as an opportunity to tell your story, crafting a comprehensive and cohesive narrative that shows admissions who you are as a person.<\/p><\/div>\n

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You may express your heritage, race, culture, and ethnic background, but do so in a way that contributes meaningfully to your narrative.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Both statements should be between one and two pages long. Clarity is more important than length\u2014avoid wordiness. Content over length matters.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Your Statement of Purpose must conclude with a clear explanation of why you want to attend law school.<\/p><\/div>\n

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In your Statement of Perspective, explain how your individual experiences and viewpoints will contribute to the law school community.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Know your audience. The admissions team will read your essays, and they may not be familiar with the legal terminology specific to your field of interest.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Proofread! Mistakes can undermine an otherwise strong admissions essay.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Indent your paragraphs.<\/p><\/div>\n

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There is no need for an elaborate title. Simply label your essays as “Statement of Purpose” or “Statement of Perspective.”<\/p><\/div>\n

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Do not start with a quote or overuse them throughout your essays.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Stay within your narrative\u2014avoid excessive or unclear wording.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Ensure cohesion; the first sentence of each paragraph should connect to or facilitate the transition from the ideas expressed earlier.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Ensure cohesion; the first sentence of each paragraph should connect to or facilitate the transition from the ideas expressed earlier.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The admissions team will assess your confidence in four key areas:<\/p><\/div>\n

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