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so where does shadowing go in the application

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exlawgrrl said:
my personal statement is primarily about my job, so shadowing doesn't really fit in. do i list it under the volunteer/ other non-paid activities section? stupid question, i know.

Yes, you could list it there. There will also be room to discuss it in secondaries.