I guess I was stupid enough to actually include the factors that set me apart from the rest (as in make me awesome ;)) in the personal statement within the 500 word limit. I was so dumb that I actually did obey the rules and did not even try to bend them... oh, go figure

I guess I was stupid enough to actually include the factors that set me apart from the rest (as in make me awesome ;)) in the personal statement within the 500 word limit. I was so dumb that I actually did obey the rules and did not even try to bend them... oh, go figure

I was also one of those stupid people that actually spent days and nights trying to edit the personal statement to make it as strong as possible within the eord limits. Guess we are really bad lawyers who respect the rules...

The school does encourage u to explain how u will add to the diversity. I don't think the school will have a problem with anyone submitting a diversity statement if thats what Julius Caesar meant! - I quote- We very much encourage you to take the opportunity to highlight how you will contribute to our global community of scholars in your application to our institution.- so it might be good that u sent this in as well.

But, I still don't get this other additional statement describing specially how your interests match with that of NYU's. I'm not sure if that is completely in line with what the school asks of us.

The school does encourage u to explain how u will add to the diversity. I don't think the school will have a problem with anyone submitting a diversity statement if thats what Julius Caesar meant! - I quote- We very much encourage you to take the opportunity to highlight how you will contribute to our global community of scholars in your application to our institution.- so it might be good that u sent this in as well.

But, I still don't get this other additional statement describing specially how your interests match with that of NYU's. I'm not sure if that is completely in line with what the school asks of us.

It is encouraged to highlight the possible contributions to the global community in terms of diversity. However, all the related statements should be given in the 500 word essay. If it is understood otherwise, then there is no point in setting forth a limitation. Besides that, LSAC did not give an extra page to add a "statement of diversity". It was only addendums for those who answered "yes" to some specific character and fitness questions.

Moreover, I believe that applicants to these kind of top schools are capable of describing themselves in not only 4, but hundreds of essays. Therefore, in order to secure the justice, all of us should conform to the rules.

That was exactly what I said earlier too! That given that the limit is 500 words, giving a statement additionally to express 'special interest' in NYU, is a way to go around the word limit. How the committee will receive it I dont know. But it def seems like if its accepted, fixing a word limit might be thought of as redundant!
With the addenda not sure what the application said- not able to access LSAC right now. But whatever it is, I'm sure it did not ask for a specific separate statement!

Sorry, what he did is not right. None of us did that, is he really that intelligent that only he understood the instructions correctly? None of these addenda he mentioned are allowed. And he knows it, otherwise he would not have started this thread. If nyu, or any other school, accepts that, then such school is not serious. The board encourages you to describe everything about yourself in the personal statement. There is no point in discussing this further - julius ceaser mislead the rules, thats a fact. Wonder what else he does in his career as a lawyer.

Sorry, what he did is not right. None of us did that, is he really that intelligent that only he understood the instructions correctly? None of these addenda he mentioned are allowed. And he knows it, otherwise he would not have started this thread. If nyu, or any other school, accepts that, then such school is not serious. The board encourages you to describe everything about yourself in the personal statement. There is no point in discussing this further - julius ceaser mislead the rules, thats a fact. Wonder what else he does in his career as a lawyer.

Thank you for your email.

If you submitted the addenda, the Committee will have access to them as part of the review process. They would not be detrimental to your review.

Best wishes,

Robin Lichtenstein
LL.M. Admissions Assistant
Office of Graduate Admissions
New York University School of Law
(212) 998-6060

Thank you for your email.

If you submitted the addenda, the Committee will have access to them as part of the review process. They would not be detrimental to your review.

Best wishes,

Robin Lichtenstein
LL.M. Admissions Assistant
Office of Graduate Admissions
New York University School of Law
(212) 998-6060

Thank you for your email.

If you submitted the addenda, the Committee will have access to them as part of the review process. They would not be detrimental to your review.

Best wishes,

Robin Lichtenstein
LL.M. Admissions Assistant
Office of Graduate Admissions
New York University School of Law
(212) 998-6060

Thats interesting. Did you explain in your original e-mail that the addenda you submitted are not those originally foressen by LSAC, and that they would be in addition to the personal statement, since you thought that 500 words would not be enough?

Thank you for your email. If you submitted the addenda, the Committee will have access to them as part of the review process. They would not be detrimental to your review.

Best wishes,

Robin Lichtenstein
LL.M. Admissions Assistant
Office of Graduate Admissions
New York University School of Law
(212) 998-6060

-----Original Message-----
From: ............... [mailto:..........@hotmail.co.uk]
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 11:39 PM
To: NYU Law Gradmoreinfo
Subject: Hi

Hi,

I recently applied to Master of Laws in International Legal Studies via Law School Admission Council (LSAC). In my application, I submitted the Hauser Scholarship essay and two short addenda-essay on diversity and strong interest in New York University School of Law. I wish to know if these two addenda will be put into consideration or have any implication, helpful or detrimental, on my application.

Thank you

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Thank you for your email. If you submitted the addenda, the Committee will have access to them as part of the review process. They would not be detrimental to your review.

Best wishes,

Robin Lichtenstein
LL.M. Admissions Assistant
Office of Graduate Admissions
New York University School of Law
(212) 998-6060

-----Original Message-----
From: ............... [mailto:..........@hotmail.co.uk]
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 11:39 PM
To: NYU Law Gradmoreinfo
Subject: Hi

Hi,

I recently applied to Master of Laws in International Legal Studies via Law School Admission Council (LSAC). In my application, I submitted the Hauser Scholarship essay and two short addenda-essay on diversity and strong interest in New York University School of Law. I wish to know if these two addenda will be put into consideration or have any implication, helpful or detrimental, on my application.

Thank you

Sent from my iPhone

Thank you for your email. If you submitted the addenda, the Committee will have access to them as part of the review process. They would not be detrimental to your review.

Best wishes,

Robin Lichtenstein
LL.M. Admissions Assistant
Office of Graduate Admissions
New York University School of Law
(212) 998-6060

-----Original Message-----
From: ............... [mailto:..........@hotmail.co.uk]
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 11:39 PM
To: NYU Law Gradmoreinfo
Subject: Hi

Hi,

I recently applied to Master of Laws in International Legal Studies via Law School Admission Council (LSAC). In my application, I submitted the Hauser Scholarship essay and two short addenda-essay on diversity and strong interest in New York University School of Law. I wish to know if these two addenda will be put into consideration or have any implication, helpful or detrimental, on my application.

Thank you

Sent from my iPhone

If I was a professor I would not want a person that cannot follow the simplest of rules to attend my classes cause I would know that person would end up pissing me off big time. But I am not...

If it is true, what is implied here, that NYU is okay with breaking the rule, I am not sure if NYU is worth it.

What rule did I break. My personal statement did not exceed the 500 word limit. Where does it say you can't attach a diversity statement or strong interest statement. Evidence? What if the content on the diversity statement provide an explanation for a one year sabbatical in my first Law degree (WHAT IF). I explicitly stated in my previous post that the Diversity statement is something that sets me apart from other applicants, not something that makes me better than them. I don't see how or why you will perceive that as an unfair advantage. Take a close look at one of the Addendum requirement on LSAC before getting emotional. You folks are meant to be Lawyers, yet you behave like a bunch of Intellectually crippled illiterates. If I was a Law Professor and all my students were like this, I would probably become a Taxi Driver.

Good luck

I have been silently reading this thread and i can not think of one single reason why such an application would even be considered. I will send an e-mail to NYU Graduation Office to ask them if that is really allowed and sending them the link to this discussion.

Please do that.

What rule did I break. My personal statement did not exceed the 500 word limit. Where does it say you can't attach a diversity statement or strong interest statement. Evidence? What if the content on the diversity statement provide an explanation for a one year sabbatical in my first Law degree (WHAT IF). I explicitly stated in my previous post that the Diversity statement is something that sets me apart from other applicants, not something that makes me better than them. I don't see how or why you will perceive that as an unfair advantage. Take a close look at one of the Addendum requirement on LSAC before getting emotional. You folks are meant to be Lawyers, yet you behave like a bunch of Intellectually crippled illiterates. If I was a Law Professor and all my students were like this, I would probably become a Taxi Driver.

Good luck