This will ensure that the letter is focused and useful to the committee that is deciding on the fate of your application. One final comment. Many students are concerned that they don't know a professor well enough to ask for a letter of reference. They don't bite. Second, many of you know your teaching assistants reasonably well.
Teaching assistants can be sources of very credible and helpful letters of reference.
Personal Statements Personal statements are not required by all Canadian law schools. Most applicants will apply to at least some schools that do require them. If required, the personal statement is the most important part of that interview. Since personal statements are the most controllable part of the application file there is no excuse for typos and grammatical errors. The final resul t should be polished and visually pleasing.