How are the best personal statements written?
A. The best personal statements resembled short, well-crafted college essays. Write about a person who really influenced your life, an incident that caused you to consider law school, an achievement of which you are particularly proud, a trip, community service opportunity, etc. that brought you out of your daily routine and made you think about your goals and values. Limiting your statement to a full description of one particular event or activity will make it more compelling than a laundry list of your every accomplishment (see above about not reciting your resume). And always remember to use perfect spelling, grammar and syntax, short declarative sentences and well-structured paragraphs. It is always a good idea to have someone else read your statement to make sure that you have not glossed over any mistakes in reading your own work. In fact, I would recommend having someone read your statement who you know is a good writer, a friend who is an English major, a parent who does a lot
