Letters of Recommendation from the workforce

klbugg4

Hi everyone-newbie here and I have been in the workforce for the last 15 years (completed Master's Degree 10 years ago), so asking for an academic letter of recommendation does not seem like the most reasonable path. I have non-academic professionals who are happy to assist, but I do not know where their focus should lie within the letters. Work Ethic, Emotional Intelligence, General Intelligence, Ambition....the list goes on and on. Any advice on what a letter from a professional should look like to help my admission into Law School?

kirbyrocks6

The suggestion given in the Harvard admissions blog states: "Of course, we certainly understand that some applicants have been out of school for several years or might otherwise be unable to secure a letter from an academic source. In such instances, we suggest asking your professional reference writers to comment on qualities and skills that can translate to an academic context."

So just pick someone who can speak to that and ask them specifically to touch on how the qualities and skills they witnessed in a professional environment would translate to academic success.