Howdy, Stranger!

It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!

Sign In Apply for Membership

Categories

What to ask for in a LOR?

WhatAmIEvenWhatAmIEven Alum Member
in Law School Admissions 102 karma

What are law schools looking for in a LOR?

My professors told me to figure out the academic and non-academic traits I would like to include in the LOR and then they will tell me if they could write it for me. What would be traits that catches law school admissions' eye when they read my LORs?

Thank you!

Show Related Discussions

Comments

  • AlexAlex Alum Member ⭐
    23929 karma

    @"kristie.k.lam" said:
    What are law schools looking for in a LOR?

    My professors told me to figure out the academic and non-academic traits I would like to include in the LOR and then they will tell me if they could write it for me. What would be traits that catches law school admissions' eye when they read my LORs?

    Thank you!

    It really depends on what your unique traits are but they generally would like to read about your accomplishments and traits that allow you the ability to succeed academically. Below is an excerpt from LSAC's page on LORs.

    "The most effective letters of recommendation are written by professors or work supervisors who know you well enough to describe your academic, personal, or professional achievements and potential with candor, detail, and objectivity. Letters that compare you to your academic peers are often the most useful.
    Most schools do not consider general, unreservedly praiseworthy letters helpful."

    https://www.lsac.org/jd/applying-to-law-school/cas/lor-evaluations

  • AlexAlex Alum Member ⭐
    23929 karma

    @"kristie.k.lam" said:
    What are law schools looking for in a LOR?

    My professors told me to figure out the academic and non-academic traits I would like to include in the LOR and then they will tell me if they could write it for me. What would be traits that catches law school admissions' eye when they read my LORs?

    Thank you!

    Also here are some good samples of both good and bad law school LORs

    http://lawschoolnumbers.com/application-prep/law-school-letter-of-recommendation

  • TheMikeyTheMikey Alum Member
    4196 karma

    I don't think your LOR writer should be asking what law schools want to see. But rather, they should be writing positively about you and about something that reflects your ability to succeed not only in law school but all together.

  • David BusisDavid Busis Member Moderator
    7350 karma

    I wrote a lesson about this, and it's free: https://7sage.com/admissions/lesson/rec-cheat-sheet/

Sign In or Register to comment.