Sample Cover Letter Essay

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Letter of Continued Interest

Dear Emory University School of Law admissions council,
Thank you for considering my application and offering me a place on the waitlist. I want to give my sincere gratitude for all the hard work the admissions council at Emory University School of Law did in evaluating my application. Ever since I began researching potential law schools, Emory University School of Law stood out as my top choice and I would be honored to attend. One of the key aspects of Emory University School of Law that stood out as I stated in my application is the multitude of opportunities to get involved such as the National International Humanitarian Law Clinic, the International Refugee Assistance Project, and the Journal of Law and Religion. One of the key reasons why I attended Seattle University and interned at World Relief was to improve myself as a person and a Christian and this is
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Once I graduate I hope to work at an organization like World Relief where I can directly serve those in need of legal assistance. It is my hope that I will be able to do an externship at a small nonprofit like World Relief in my second or third year of law school. One aspect that I realized I did not emphasize enough in my original application is my extremely competitive nature. I enjoy and thrive in competition and would love to join the Emory Law Moot Court Society and to compete in the annual Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court Competition. It would help me perfect my public speaking as well as my legal knowledge and would teach me how to apply this knowledge to real world situations. One of the chief attractions of Emory University school of Law is the diverse and vibrant city of Atlanta. I also appreciate the low cost of living