55 Successful Harvard Law School Application Essays, 3rd Edition: With Analysis by the Staff of the Harvard Crimson

Fifty-five all-new essays that got their authors into Harvard Law School with analysis showing what worked, what didn't, and how you can do it, too

Harvard Law School remains the premier destination for aspiring lawyers, attracting thousands of applicants from top colleges and leading companies around the globe. With admissions becoming more selective each year, even the best and brightest need an edge.


55 Successful Harvard Law School Application Essays is the essential guide for gaining that edge. Featuring a collection of the most recent, successful essays from admitted Harvard Law students—along with expert critiques and advice from the staff of The Harvard Crimson—this updated edition now reflects the 2024–2025 application changes, which require both a Statement of Purpose and a Statement of Perspective.


Inside, readers will learn how to:

Craft essays that rise above the competition

Present their accomplishments with clarity and impact

Argue their case with authenticity and precision

Avoid common mistakes that hold applicants back


55 Successful Harvard Law School Application Essays guides applicants toward writing essays that reveal their passion for the law, the discipline they bring to this demanding profession, and the strength of character they possess for the ethical and moral challenges that lie ahead. Packed with all new essays and expert critiques and advice, this edition will equip applicants with everything they need to write the essays that will get them in to the best law schools in the world.