A personal statement is a two page mini-autobiography that will convince an admissions committee a student will bring something unique to the campus. Review the checklists below before submitting your application.If any of these items are missing, it will significantly delay the processing of your file. 34 votes, 31 comments. Starting my law school application process and am trying to brainstorm what to write my personal statement about. I am ready to exert this passion into my work in law school and in my career as a lawyer. Applying to Baylor Law School is straightforward and designed to showcase your strengths. Semesters to establish your academic credentials before applying to law school in the Fall of your SENIOR year. Some law schools want a statement of 500 words, while others ask for up to 1500. I am ready to exert this passion into my work in law school and in my career as a lawyer.