No Word Count

[Hazal]

I'm currently writing an application with 4 questions where none of them have word counts. This is for Morrison & Foerster and includes questions like why us, why law (these two are bundled together), a commercial news story that impacts us, personal achievements etc.

I'm tempted to not limit myself too much because then I can really sell myself as fully as possible. But, do you think this is trumped by being concise and to-the-point? The latter would make more of an impact I think, but which is more important?

Thank you!

 

[AJ]

Personally, yes I’d still try to be concise. Would suggest around the 300-50 word mark for each part, as most just ask for 250 words. That’s what I would do if I was answering the questions. Not that you will make it happen, but you don’t want the reader to loose interest. Whatever you do, don’t go down the MacFarlanes 500 word route, unless they clearly mention it somewhere.

I might be wrong, but I don’t think MoFo use one of the traditional providers to host their application form - so it may just be a system thing.

 

[ESE]

I'm working on my MoFo application right now too; the lack of a word limit always makes me anxious lol.

I did email MoFo grad rec, and they confirmed that there is no word limit, so you don't need to worry about the form cutting off responses for being over a certain length. But at the same time, definitely be as concise as possible. Just use common sense on what you think is worth including. I generally find I can cut an answer down by 50-60% when the word limit requires me to (and I realise at the end that I really didn't lose too much substantively by doing so). My third question is at 755 words right now, so I imagine at best I'll probably be around ~350-500 words per question (but that may be longer than they want).

Anyway, best of luck!

 

[Hazal]

I'm working on my MoFo application right now too; the lack of a word limit always makes me anxious lol.

I did email MoFo grad rec, and they confirmed that there is no word limit, so you don't need to worry about the form cutting off responses for being over a certain length. But at the same time, definitely be as concise as possible. Just use common sense on what you think is worth including. I generally find I can cut an answer down by 50-60% when the word limit requires me to (and I realise at the end that I really didn't lose too much substantively by doing so). My third question is at 755 words right now, so I imagine at best I'll probably be around ~350-500 words per question (but that may be longer than they want).

Anyway, best of luck!

So helpful! Thank you good luck to you too

Personally, yes I’d still try to be concise. Would suggest around the 300-50 word mark for each part, as most just ask for 250 words. That’s what I would do if I was answering the questions. Not that you will make it happen, but you don’t want the reader to loose interest. Whatever you do, don’t go down the MacFarlanes 500 word route, unless they clearly mention it somewhere.

I might be wrong, but I don’t think MoFo use one of the traditional providers to host their application form - so it may just be a system thing.

Thank you AJ! they're not no. Completely different kind of form

 

[Roch1234]

Hey, have any of you heard back from MoFo if you dont mind me asking? I'm considering applying, but if they've already dished out ACs/Interviews I'll most probably leave it as the deadlines soon.

 

[Hazal]

Hey, have any of you heard back from MoFo if you dont mind me asking? I'm considering applying, but if they've already dished out ACs/Interviews I'll most probably leave it as the deadlines soon.

Hey, isn't MoFo's deadline already past? (6th Jan). Or are you applying in a different country?

 

[Roch1234]

Hey, isn't MoFo's deadline already past? (6th Jan). Or are you applying in a different country?

I got an email from my University a week ago saying that the deadline has been extended to Feb 3rd!

 

[Hazal]

I got an email from my University a week ago saying that the deadline has been extended to Feb 3rd!

Oh very nice! I applied on 5th and haven't heard back yet so go for it. They must have extended it to get a few more applications in so you're still in a good position

 

[Roch1234]

Oh very nice! I applied on 5th and haven't heard back yet so go for it. They must have extended it to get a few more applications in so you're still in a good position

Oh okay, best of luck!! I still have exams so not even sure I'll get the time to do an App

 

[Hazal]

Oh okay, best of luck!! I still have exams so not even sure I'll get the time to do an App

Thank you! That's annoying. But best of luck to you too if you decide to go for it

 

[ESE]

Hey, have any of you heard back from MoFo if you dont mind me asking? I'm considering applying, but if they've already dished out ACs/Interviews I'll most probably leave it as the deadlines soon.

I haven't heard back yet either