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A personal statement is required of all applicants. The statement should consist of 2-4 double-spaced pages submitted through the LSAC EApp Service. There is no required topic for the statement. It is your opportunity to describe the subjective qualities that you will bring to the study of law at Berkeley.We recognize that there are many personal factors not measurable by one's academic record or test score, and that these factors are important to consider when building a law school class. Some of these factors include leadership potential, integrity and accountability, intellectual curiosity, determination in the face of adversity, problem-solving skills, resiliency, motivation, compassion, creativity, and the ability to relate well with people. Implicit in the value of a Berkeley Law degree is the caliber of our classroom dialogue. That dialogue is a function of the voices that comprise the class. Thus, your personal statement, first and foremost, should describe your voice. Because we do not interview applicants, the personal statement is your only opportunity to introduce yourself to us. It is the closest we will come to meeting you in person. Take advantage of this opportunity to tell us something about your life's journey and what brings you to our door, and perhaps why you wish to attend Berkeley Law School in particular.