Lewis & ClarkLaw School

Admissions

Question of the Week

We know that you have a lot of questions about applying to law school. We came up with our "Question of the Week" so that we can answer questions you might have at the time you have them. Please check back on a weekly basis to find answers to commonly asked questions!

  • Q: How long should my personal statement be?

     

    Generally, personal statements/essays should be between 2-3 double-spaced pages using 11 or 12 pt. font (stay away from fancy, cursive style fonts as they are more difficult to read).  Some schools will be very specific about word or page limits and font sizes; others, like Lewis & Clark Law School, will not give any restrictions.  Even if a school does not set any page requirements, it is important to be clear and concise enough to get your point across. You do not want to include unnecessary information, ramble, or be repetitive.

     

     

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The Admissions Office is located in The Legal Research Center.

email lawadmss@lclark.edu

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Lewis & Clark Law School
10015 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.
Portland, Oregon 97219

Lewis & Clark Law School is a member of the Association of American Law Schools and is fully accredited by the American Bar Association.