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Is 1 year old LOR okay?

BroccoliBroccoli Core Member

Hello,

I'm planning to apply next cycle but I wanted to get LOR by this year from professors. Is there expiration date to LoR?

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  • AlexAlex Alum Member
    23929 karma

    They expire after 5 years

  • MissChanandlerMissChanandler Alum Member Sage
    3256 karma

    I'm applying next year but also considering requesting my letters this school year, because I'll have easier access to my professors and I want to give them plenty of time. I think it's okay to have them a cycle early. You're probably aware of this already, but remember that they have to upload the LORs to LSAC so if you don't already have an account you'll have to get one before you request the letters.

  • OhnoeshalpmeOhnoeshalpme Alum Member
    2531 karma

    Generally you should ask permission from the professor to use the letter after a year but they almost always will say yes.

  • JustDoItJustDoIt Alum Member
    3112 karma

    One of mine was 3 years old...

  • samantha.ashley92samantha.ashley92 Alum Member
    1777 karma

    Definitely. If you are still in contact with them, they can always update... but I don't see a problem with that at all.

  • BroccoliBroccoli Core Member
    352 karma

    Thanks everyone! Always helpful :)

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