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Manitoba Law JD special-category personal statement
Manitoba requires a personal statement for applicants in its Canadian Indigenous and Individual Consideration categories. The Index Score category assesses adjusted GPA and LSAT; the law faculty does not list a personal statement for that category. Applicants need university-level study before JD entry.
Writing format
Up to 1,500 words, double-spaced, for two applicant categories
What to prepare
- 1Canadian Indigenous category applicants should discuss their connection to the Indigenous community to which they belong or identify, and how lived experience informs their path toward law.
- 2Individual Consideration applicants should explain their readiness for legal study and the contribution they hope to make to law school and the profession.
- 3Use specific academic, work, family, community, leadership, or barrier-related experiences where they help explain the selected category; no universal prompt wording is published.
How to approach the writing
- Name the admission category first so the statement addresses the correct selection objectives.
- Stay under 1,500 words and double-space the statement; check the current applicant bulletin for any additional category documents.
Before you submit
Do not attach this category-specific requirement to an Index Score application by default. Confirm the current applicant bulletin, deadline, and supporting documents for the category you actually select.
Read Manitoba Law admission to first year JD ↗Official source checked 2026-09-25.