Application to Law School

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Questions from Robert Astroff's session at Future Lawyers' BE THE CHANGE 2021 Conference. Robert Astroff is the president of Astroff Consultants Inc. His expertise covers a broad range of program areas, including applications to law, medical, dental and business schools, as well as graduate and undergraduate programs in Canada, the United States, and overseas. He has assisted thousands of applicants, in Canada and abroad, in achieving their post-secondary educational and professional goals.

His bio can be found at https://futurelawyers.com/flc2021. Happy learning!

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Please reference the video below in answering the following questions! Want to learn more about what law schools are looking for? Go to 30:32 - 35:22 in the video. Otherwise, timestamps are provided below for each question!

According to Robert Astroff, what is an autobiographical sketch? The answer can be found at around 29:10 in the video! *

1 point

It is when you sketch an image of what you see yourself doing/becoming in the next 5-10 years to help motivate you.

Provide biographical information about yourself and outline your activities following your graduation from high school.

A cartoon comic of your life leading up to this current point in time.

How does Robert Astroff describe formal education? The answer can be found at around 30:44 in the video! *

1 point

It is when you are required to dress in business professional clothing within your educational institution.

Where you attended highschool, where you are going to university, if you took a year abroad, if you are taking summer courses, any of your post secondary work.

When you have a dress code or uniform at your school.

What is an example of a soft skill? Check all that apply. The answer can be found at around 35:25 in the video! *

3 points

Photoshop

Leadership

Communication

First Aid Training Certificate

Advocacy

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What does the acronym B.O.W.E. stand for? The answer can be found at around 41:44 in the video! *

1 point

Breakthrough, Operate, Work & Establish

Brainstorm, Outline, Write & Edit

Brainstorm, Overview, Write & Edit

Brainstorm, Overview, Write & Execute

What is an example of a common pitfall when applying to law school? The answer can be found at around 50:41 in the video! *

1 point

Writing what you think the admissions committee wants to read instead of what you want them to know.

Lack of substance.

Avoid clichés.

Avoid statements that are superficial and unoriginal.

All of the above

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