Hi all!
I am in the process of applying for the 2026-2027 application cycle and had a question about rec letters.
I have two professors of mine, both of whom I had my final year of college. One was my thesis advisor, and the other is a professor for a class I took (and loved) as well as oversaw research I did for about 6 months following graduation. I definitely think they can both speak to my strengths, but I am a little bit concerned about the fact that they are both from my final year of college. Does it look bad that I don't have a rec letter from someone whose course I took earlier on in my undergrad career?
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Actually, admissions officers usually advise that academic LoRs come from profs who had you later in your academic career. Why? Because that's closer to the student you'll be in law school versus who you were as a freshman or sophomore!
I think if you have worked significantly since you graduated, it would be remiss to not include a LOR from someone from where you worked, but I also know that a lot of schools only accept 2 LORs and generally prefer academic letters. It sounds like you had great relationships with these professors, so they are great people to ask!