The applicant should also include details as to any foreign language proficiencies including the level of ability with regard to speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. A personal statement is required of each applicant and is an opportunity to give the Committee insight to individual experiences and characteristics. Personal statements are limited to two, double-spaced pages. However, applicants will have the opportunity to submit optional addenda to explain unusual circumstances such as a period of poor academic performance, academic sanctions, history of problems with standardized tests, history of overcoming disadvantage, prior law school matriculation, criminal matters, etc. Letters of Recommendation While they are not required, candidates are strongly encouraged to submit letters of recommendation.
Candidates are limited to no more than three letters.
Any such letters should be submitted to Law Services through their letter of recommendation service. See page 20 of the Law Services Information Book. Experience has shown that letters of recommendation are most useful when they provide insights and information about the candidate that are not reflected in the application. Letters from judges, politicians, and family friends tend not to be useful except in those instances where the letters are based on a working or supervisory relationship.