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Save lengthier descriptions for your most significant experiencesand avoid vague descriptions that do not provide meaningful details about the work you did.  \no Highlight skills that will help you succeed in law school and beyond. For example, research, writing, analysis, client work, etc.  \no Begin each bullet point with an action verb like “directed” or “organized.”  \no When possible, quantify your results. For example, how many students did you tutor?  \no Condense your list of experiences to those that are most substantial or relevant to your law school application. 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Circle the most substantial experiences and/or the ones where you learned or honed skills that will help you succeed in law school and beyond.  \n• For each of the experiences you circled, draft 2-3 bullet points describing the responsibilities or achievements you had while in the role. Remember to start each bullet with an action verb.  \n• List the most meaningful extracurricular and/or volunteer activities you have participated in since starting college. Circle the activities where you either held a leadership position or learned/honed skills that will help you succeed in law school and beyond.  \n• For each of the activities you circled, draft 1-2 bullet points describing the responsibilities or achievements you had while in the role. 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