So let the college know who you are and what you can bring to your chosen program by presenting informative and well-written essays. The University of Notre Dame Writing Section consists of one 1 essay response to a required question and one 1 essay response to questions you select from the options provided.
In total, you will write two 2 essay responses. The recommended word count is approximately to words per essay. Admissions officers want to know which features of the college appeal to you the most and how the resources at Notre Dame can benefit you compared to those at other schools. The key to writing this essay lies in going beyond a listing of things that make Notre Dame an exceptional school. Since these essays are for your college application, your answer should be geared as specifically to you as possible, especially because the word limit is so restricted.
Pick one or two criteria that are important to you. Look through academic programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular offerings. Is there a student organization that perfectly aligns with a current club you enjoy? Highlight how you will grow. During the spring semester, Notre Dame faculty gave 3-Minute Lightning Talks on exciting topics within their fields of expertise. While you don't have a Ph. If you were giving a Lightning Talk, what topic academic or not would you choose?
Those gray areas are left for the people to interpret and the interpretations depend on the values that really matter to them.
I know that as a lawyer, someday I would be in a courtroom where I will have to stand up in front of many and convince people of what I believe is the right interpretation.
So for me to be able to have the heart to stand up for the truly meaningful values, I need to be educated by those who can lead me in the right direction. I believe that Notre Dame Law can align me with those values because the university itself emphasizes ethics in every dimension. In business school, our program is not only ranked second nationally, but is also highly admired for its emphasis on ethics. In the classroom, professors have repeatedly prioritized morals and ethics.
I trust that Notre Dame Law would offer me the same ethical and moral standards that my undergraduate experience in the business school has provided. However, it is not only in the classroom that I have learned; people who surround the students also demonstrate the compassion which is the foundation for our understanding the need for justice.
I have met many people at Notre Dame who have shown me compassion and given me great life advice that I still hold to this day. Being surrounded by such people has led me to believe that I also want to be a part of their community. As a mother, I realize that choosing to attend law school is not only an individual choice but also a family decision.
Another applicant admitted to Notre Dame said other places he applied took a while to get back to him with acceptance letters or scholarship offers. When he finally decided on Notre Dame, he spoke with his parents about whether the university was financially feasible for the family. On Monday, they told him it was. He planned to place his deposit Tuesday. When he got home at p. In response to questions, Dennis Brown, spokesperson for Notre Dame, said this is the second year that the law school has had a deposit deadline of April 15 or when the maximum number of deposits is reached.
Admitted students were advised of this in their acceptance letter, scholarship letter, information packet and on the website for admitted students, he said. Emails after 67 and 80 percent of maximum deposits were reached were meant to offer transparency to students. If it is a financial hurdle, we are happy to remove it. Notre Dame accepted law students this year, when it usually accepts more than We have retired comments and introduced Letters to the Editor.
Interviews may be conducted via telephone or Zoom. Applicants who are invited to interview will be contacted by the Admissions Committee with instructions. Due to the volume of applications, the Admissions Committee cannot consider requests by applicants for interviews.
Notre Dame Law School is committed to providing a legal education of the highest quality at a tuition structure that compares favorably to other nationally regarded private law schools. Through the generosity of alumni and friends of the Law School, financial assistance in the form of scholarship may be available to members of each entering class. Every applicant admitted to the Law School is automatically considered both for general merit-based scholarship as well as specific need-based scholarship.
The Law School does not require a separate application for scholarship consideration. Funds are awarded at the time of admission for candidates admitted via Early Decision and on a rolling basis beginning in mid-February for candidates admitted via Regular Decision.
The Admissions and Scholarship committees encourage students to apply early in the admissions cycle so as to maximize their potential for a scholarship offer. Scholarship awards are not negotiable.
Students are encouraged to research and apply for outside scholarships that may provide further assistance. Notre Dame Law School maintains a database of external scholarships on the Scholarships page. Notre Dame's School Code is The amount of the combined financial support will not exceed the cost of tuition. The Office of Admissions may reach out to candidates for further information as needed. Applicants may find more information regarding the University's support of active duty military, veterans, and military dependents on the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs website.
Apply The following instructions are for those students interested in applying for our J. Standards for Admission The Admissions Committee seeks to enroll a highly qualified and diverse class that will help the Law School achieve its mission of educating lawyers who will serve the good of the human family. Early Decision vs. Repeat Applicants Students who applied in previous admissions cycles are encouraged to update their materials accordingly. Personal Statement The Admissions Committee gives considerable emphasis in its evaluation to the personal statement.
Resume An applicant's resume should highlight their educational, professional, leadership, and service experiences.
Two Letters of Recommendation The Admissions Committee requires applicants to submit two letters of recommendation. Transcripts The Admissions Committee considers not only the applicant's overall grades but also their coursework, major s , minor s , and concentrations. Character and Fitness Information If a student answers "Yes" to either of the Character and Fitness questions on this application, the student must provide a full explanation of the circumstances involved and the resolution to the situation s in question.
To that end: If a student applies to NDLS and - prior to admission or enrollment at NDLS - later engages in an action that would have led the student to answer "Yes" to either of the Character and Fitness questions, the student must immediately update the Office of Admissions regarding the incident.
The conditions outlined on the Early Decision contract are as follows: The student will not have an active binding early decision application to another law school. If admitted to NDLS via binding Early Decision, the student will provide their confirmation deposit by the deadline noted on their decision letter typically within 10 business days.
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