Shane D. Cooper
Shane D. Cooper Cornell Law School
Application Addenda That Help (and Don’t Hurt) Inside Law School Admissions
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Application Addenda That Help (and Don’t Hurt): Inside Law School Admissions

Not every part of a law school application belongs in the personal statement. Join this webinar for an inside look at application addenda, when they are helpful, when they are unnecessary, and how they can strengthen or weaken an application. This webinar will cover common topics such as GPA and LSAT explanations, academic and personal issues, gaps in education or employment, and character and fitness concerns. Attendees will gain practical guidance on writing concise, effective addenda that provide valuable context while keeping the focus on their strengths as applicants.

Duration of this webinar: 60 minutes
When: Premieres in 28 days | October 8, 2026 10:00 AM PT
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Shane D. Cooper
Shane D. Cooper Senior Associate Dean of Enrollment and Student Services
Cornell Law School

Shane Cooper JD ‘03 is the Senior Associate Dean of Enrollment and Student Services at Cornell Law School. In this role, he leads JD recruitment efforts and efforts to retain and support the current student body. He also provides strategic direction to the Dean of Students and Registrar staffs on all aspects of course registration, enrollment, and exam administration, counseling and student case management, and serves as the primary point of contact for the faculty Administrative Committee. He is the officer of record for character and fitness certification to bar authorities. He previously served as Associate Dean for Administration and Enrollment at the University of New Hampshire School of Law, overseeing admissions, enrollment management, and administrative activities. Read More ›

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