How to Write A Personal Statement They Can’t Ignore: From First Line to Final Draft

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October 23, 2026

[0:00 PM] ET | 45 minutes | Live Workshop

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Session overview

From Scattered Ideas to a Structured Personal Statement

Key Takeaways

Structure your full statement: Learn how to organize your opening, experiences, reflection, and connection to law into a cohesive 500–800 word essay.
Connect your ideas: Discover how to write transitions that move your story forward and keep your reader engaged.
Strengthen every sentence: See how an expert cuts unnecessary words, sharpens language, and improves a draft through live editing.
Know what to do next: Leave with a practical approach to revising your statement and identifying what still needs work.

Who Should Attend

You have ideas but aren't sure how to turn them into a complete personal statement.
You've started writing but your paragraphs aren't connecting the way you want.
You have a rough draft and want to make it clearer, tighter, and more compelling.
You're ready to stop second-guessing every sentence and start making real progress.

Cassandra SturmanCornell Law School

Meet Your Expert

Learn From a Former Admissions Officer

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Agenda · October 23, 2026

What We'll Cover

PUT THE PIECES TOGETHER: Map out your opening, key experiences, reflection, and connection to law. Learn how to organize them into one focused narrative.
CONNECT YOUR STORY: Build stronger transitions and make each paragraph lead naturally into the next.
EDIT FOR IMPACT: Watch real drafts get edited LIVE and learn how to cut the fluff, sharpen your sentences, and strengthen your message.
KNOW WHAT TO FIX NEXT: Use a final-review checklist to identify gaps, prioritize revisions, and move toward a submission-ready statement.

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How to Write A Personal Statement They Can’t Ignore: From First Line to Final Draft

DateOctober 23, 2026
Time [0:00–0:00 PM] ET
InstructorCassandra Sturman, Cornell Law School

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October 22, 2026

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Get hands-on support from a former admissions officer and Cornell Law JD, Cassandra Sturman, in this free how-to workshop where you'll learn exactly how to structure your personal statement, connect your experiences, and turn scattered ideas into a cohesive draft!

In just 45 minutes, you'll get a step-by-step method for building your statement, watch real drafts get edited LIVE, and leave knowing exactly what to do next.

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8:00 pm

Cornell Law’s Cassandra Sturman brings a valuable combination of legal education, admissions experience, and student guidance to the personal statement process. As a former admissions officer, she understands the importance of helping applicants communicate their experiences and motivations clearly.

As a Juris Law School Admissions Counselor, Cassandra helps students navigate the application process and develop stronger applications. In this workshop, she’ll show you how to connect every piece into one 500–800 word statement, smooth out the transitions so it flows, and line-edit LIVE to cut the fluff. You’ll also get a final review checklist to run your draft through before you hit submit.

You'll see the process in action, with practical explanations you can apply to your own writing!