对于准备申请英国大学法律专业(Law)的同学来说,写好Personal Statement(PS)是一块通向牛剑G5等名校的重要敲门砖。作为一个既学术密集又现实导向的专业,招生官希望你既能展现出对法律的真切兴趣,也能体现出你的批判性思维、沟通能力与社会责任感。
近期,UCAS官方发布了2026入学法律专业PS写作最新指导,机构学院导师带你一文读懂如何撰写一篇打动招生官的高质量法学申请文书~
01如何写好一篇法律专业PS?
第一步:为什么你想学“法学”?
这是文书中最关键的问题之一:你为什么对法律感兴趣?你的热情来自哪里?未来希望如何发展?你可以思考:
- 是否受到某位人物、新闻、纪录片或播客启发?
- 有没有具体的法律领域你特别感兴趣,如刑法、合同法或人权法?
- 是否因一次亲身经历或家庭故事,而激发了对法律正义的思考?
案例:
- Focus in on aspects of law that are of particular interest to you, whether that’s criminal, contract or international human rights law, how it relates to your current studies, and what additional reading you've embarked on.
- If you haven't studied law at A level or equivalent, demonstrate your engagement with law through a book you’ve read that had a legal dimension to it, such as In Your Defence, The Sentence, or In Black and White.
- The University of Cambridge (and many other universities) like applicants who keep up-to-date with current affairs and who are interested in the legal implications of the latest news stories. Maybe you’ve been following changes to employment law or the rights of consumers when their personal details are stolen. How did that make you want to study law further?
- Don’t forget, if you're applying for law in combination with a different subject, make sure you demonstrate something relevant to the other subject too.
招生官在意的不是“你想读法律”,而是“你为什么想读法律”,而这个“为什么”要足够具体且有根有据。
第二步:你为什么适合这个专业?
这一部分重点展示你所具备的可迁移技能与学术能力,让招生官相信:你不仅喜欢法学,而且能读得动、学得深。可以包括:
- 在学校里的相关写作、研究、辩论或演讲经历
- 是否参与过模拟法庭、法学社团,或自主完成法律主题的EPQ项目
- 学过的课程如何提升了逻辑分析、说服写作、注意细节等技能
- 是否通过Coursera、Springpod等平台完成了法律MOOC课程
案例:
- What projects or coursework have you done that’s relevant, such as analytical essays or a critique of something? If you have the opportunity to conduct a personal project or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), consider giving it a legal focus.
- If you’ve studied English, drama, or sciences, explain how they’ve helped you with public speaking, persuasive writing, or attention to detail.
- What have you done outside school to learn more about law? Maybe you got work experience at a law firm or visited your local magistrates’ court. Explain how those experiences informed your decision to study this subject.
- Have you done any online courses to boost your knowledge in the subject? For example, why not try Subject Spotlights or Virtual Work Experiences from Springpod to grow your skills and interest?
这里不需要重复强调你的成绩,UCAS申请系统里已经写过,PS中请聚焦“能力”和“例子”本身。
第三步:除了学业,你还做了什么准备?
这部分是展现你“作为一个真实的人”的地方。很多优秀申请者在这里脱颖而出。你可以包括:
- 任何与法律相关的实习、志愿活动或工作经历(哪怕不是律所)
- 与法律间接相关的生活经历、爱好或挑战
- 展现你时间管理、同理心、团队协作等“软技能”
案例:
- Whether you’ve done a mini-pupillage, or shadowed at your local Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), mention any relevant work experience and what you gained from it.
- Think laterally too – if you do shifts in a supermarket or a Saturday job in a shop, you’ll have picked up communications and sales skills, which can be important as a solicitor.
- What have you drawn from your extracurricular activities? Maybe teaching yourself to code or crochet has taught you attention to detail. Maybe you’re an avid cook or reader of fiction and you can scan texts and take information in quickly.
招生官希望看到你如何把“生活经验”转化为“学术动机”与“学习能力”的证明。
02PS中需要注意什么?
- 写作建议:Dos & Don’ts清单
Do:推荐的写作做法
✅ 每个经历都要回扣“法律”专业本身
✅ 体现你这个人,不要太模板化
✅ 多请家人老师帮忙看初稿
✅ 用 Grammarly 等工具检查语法拼写
✅ 查目标专业的课程设置,结合性讲清楚
Don’t:写作时避免的误区
❌ 只是“堆砌”课外活动或课程名称
❌ AI生成内容不加修改,招生官能看出来
❌ 凭空编造经历或动机
❌ 最后一刻写,PS需要打磨数轮
❌ 追求篇幅平均,内容优先精炼有力
- 如何让你的PS脱颖而出?
招生官想要看到的是:“你是谁?你会是一个值得培养的法律人吗?”
可以从以下几个角度着手打磨亮点:
- 兴趣深度:不是“我喜欢法律”,而是你读了哪本书、哪篇报道、哪起案例让你产生长期思考
- 个人故事:不要害怕讲自己真实的经历,如家庭背景、社会观察、甚至挑战困境
- 反思能力:不光讲“做了什么”,还要讲“学到了什么、与法律如何相关”
案例:
你热爱文学——你可以说:这让你熟练分析文本,理解不同视角的立场,也训练了逻辑严谨与文字表达;这正是法律所需。
你在公益组织做志愿者——这让你理解“制度正义”对普通人有多重要,也坚定了你走上法律之路的决心。
写作前,请务必做以下准备
- 研究专业课程设置:你写得再动人,也必须与申请院校的专业匹配,别谈公司法结果目标学校只开设人权法。
- 积累专业阅读素材:如The Times法律板块、BBC Click法制节目、Coursera法学入门课,别只是“读过”,要能具体说“读了什么、思考了什么”。
- 保留证据链:你说你感兴趣、擅长某技能,最好都用具体例子加以说明。