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Thanks for the help, everyone.

With 33 views, I'm sure someone has an opinion.

All feedback is appreciated. I'm wondering whether to even stay on this topic or start from scratch again.

are you doing public interest?

I think the whole charity thing is a highly effective topic for a PS. You are right when you say that you might be trying too hard to connect it to being a lawyer.

[strike]I see many more similarities than differences between practicing law and delivering Meals on Wheels. While a lawyer is receiving money in return, they are providing an essential service that the client could not accomplish his/her goals without.[/strike]

I would not right that. ^

The very general idea seems to be that doing charity work made you like helping people and when you are a lawyer you will be able to keep helping them. No need to draw specific parrelels - that sounds a bit childish IMO.

It needs a lot of work. The common thread between your work with Meals on Wheels and how a lawyer similarly provides needed services to those who can't help themselves provides a solid foundation for a PS. You do need, however, to work a lot on really teasing out that thread--making sure that the connections are clear, and how one provided motivation for you to pursue a legal education.

While I feel that adcomms always appreciate brevity and being concise, this is a bit too short.

The first paragraph is a good start, and a few of the other sentences would provide good topic sentences for a more flushed-out version of what you have.

If you're looking for a whole new topic, U Cincinnati suggested an interesting topic choice. They mentioned writing about a historical figure, specific book/character, etc. that inspired or had a significant impact on you. It seems like that is a topic that could lead to a compelling and unique PS. Something to think about I suppose.

Great advice from everyone...Thank you.

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Would really appreciate any input. I will gladly read someone else's personal statement in return.

Its really good. i don't like the part where you say "as I understand it" not really sured why.