Personal Statements

So for those of you who don't know, I'm applying to law school. Well, technically I should have applied two months ago but my application process has been delayed a bit due to one outrageously ludicrous requirement, the personal statement. Along with all of the other insane and costly requirements for the application process you have to write a personal statement. It's supposed to be a way for you to introduce yourself to the admissions board. Maybe relate a unique experience. State why you are interested in going to law school. Explain why you would be an asset to the law program. Blah, blah, blah. I didn't think that this would be too difficult for me but it's turning out to be a major hangup. The application deadline is coming up pronto but every time I sit down to write my personal statement I keep coming up short. It's not good enough. It's not deep enough. It's not articulate enough. It (I'm sorry Mom) just plain sucks. I think the biggest problem is.....I'm just not that interesting. Sure I've had a few accomplishments in my life, but nothing that really makes me unique. I'm just an average girl trying to live the dream. This is such a crucial aspect of the application though, I really feel the need to submit something extraordinary. I probably won't get accepted anyway since I'm applying so close to the deadline but if I don't at least complete the application and turn it in then I'll always wonder. Who knows, if my personal statement turns out to be really bad then maybe I'll post it so you can all get a good laugh! Until then, feel free to give me other ideas of something to do with my life just in case this whole law school thing doesn't work out.