I plan on applying to the Univ of Conn and i reviewed their admission application. It doesnt ask for a personal statement. Should i include one anyway? The risk is that if i include one and they dont like it then it could hurt my admission chances. Thoughts?

It may not be stated on the application, but its expected. I would sent it in anyway. In fact, i am sending in my resume with each application even though its not requested.

I think you are mistaken. University of Conn does need a writing sample. It even says so on their webpage. See below:
http://www.law.uconn.edu/admissions-/admission-scholarships/admissions-criteria-including-character-and-fitness

"In selecting the entering class, the Admissions Committee makes difficult choices among a large number of qualified applicants. These choices are made by balancing a number of factors, including: the LSAT score; the type, breadth, and depth of college or graduate courses taken and the grades received; academic honors and awards; writing ability; letters of recommendation from persons who know the applicant well (academic letters of recommendation are the most helpful for fairly recent graduates); work record, including military service, Peace Corps, and VISTA; college and community activities; and character and motivation. Although performance on the LSAT and in college or graduate school is important, selection is made after a careful review of the entire admissions file."