Hello,

I graduated in Fall of 2020 and been working at a law firm as a legal assistant. I already got one letter from the attorney that I work for personally, and I've also written a request to a professor. I haven't heard back yet from the professor and getting a bit nervy since I plan to finish applying by Dec 1.

I'm considering backup options -- either my second attorney who I've worked with for the past year with less workload, or a former paralegal that trained me and worked very closely with me daily (we could make the case that she was supervisory if needed) for 3 years before she moved to a different firm.

I'm confident that both people would be more than willing to write the letter, but I'm wondering which would be the better option. My feeling is that the paralegal knows me much better both professionally and personally than the second attorney.

Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks!