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LORs when law is a second careerHi All, This is my first post here. I have a master's degree and have worked in a professional position for about six years (I'm freshly 31). I ha…
... and b) ask for a LOR, in light of the person ... making a career change. A LOR from a current employer would ... your application. Yes, also get academic recs if you are able ... -
L-O-R Purpose/Goal ?I just asked probably the best boss in the world if they would write me a LOR; after agreeing to do so, he asked what sorts of things are the law sch…
... are most concerned with your academic work ethic and potential for ... boss for an excellent general LOR for future employment because it ... he could speak to your academic prowess with any authority. Or ... -
L-O-R Purpose/Goal ?I just asked probably the best boss in the world if they would write me a LOR; after agreeing to do so, he asked what sorts of things are the law sch…
... school and what kind of academic record you have. While a ... that lower number with an academic LOR even 5-10 years removed ... -
Better to have a LOR from undergrad than grad prof?I still find it intriguing that there is more weight placed on my performance in undergrad, versus grad school, so now I have to wonder: is it better…
... ever formally recognized me for academic excellence in the program (at ... way to go for your LOR. -
Post Your Questions about EssaysDo you have questions about personal statements, diversity statements or other law school essays? Post them here. I'm writing an F.A.Q. for the perso…
... my essay focus on my academic experiences and use very creative ... I focus more on my professional development, and write in a ... -
Best Templates out there for LORHi All, Do you have any recs on what templates from the interwebs are great for giving to professional colleagues who are happy to write a letter …
... in writing an LOr, as should any professional. I would not ... flags when I request an LOR. If someone doesn't ... to doubt how excellent their LOR will be. Sometimes I ... to have an extra LOR in my back pocket.< ... they can write an excellent LOR about you. Rather than ... -
Letters of Rec -- who to ask?How's it going. One of the people that I plan to ask for a letter from does not have his PhD. He's taught two of my classes; he's a grad student wher…
... what is said. If your LOR is coming from your university ... sort of insight into your academic/work ability that cannot be ... or resume alone. If your LOR is filled with "great student ... a student and level of academic work then you'll have ... -
Thoughts on Balancing the LOR SituationHi All, I recently reached out to an undergrad professor, with whom I had the closest relationship due to completing a scholarly research project …
... status-quo is strictly two academic LORs from undergrad. If you ... option of getting a great LOR from a previous supervisor go ... senator wrote the applicant a LOR that went along the lines ... put effort into writing your LOR they have no business writing ... -
Thoughts on Balancing the LOR SituationHi All, I recently reached out to an undergrad professor, with whom I had the closest relationship due to completing a scholarly research project …
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Don't take the LOR form the UG prof. Reach ... know that not having any academic ones may be a red ... is usually two academic LORs and one employer/supervisor LOR, but of ... -
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... financial need, not URM, no professional work experience, 3.5 uGPA ... like how you have 'strong academic qualifications' as well.
professional about it and have a ... to the school. So stay professional. I've had alumni from ... -
ApplicationDo people usually have applications done and ready before taking their LSAT exam and then wait until they get their scores back to submit or how does…
... a more complete and awesome LOR. Being able to read the ... to read an LOR as a matter of professional ethics within academia ... -
ApplicationDo people usually have applications done and ready before taking their LSAT exam and then wait until they get their scores back to submit or how does…
... schools to those writing your LoR too? Or is that discouraged ... able to read a given LoR to decide among the ones ... have otherwise gauged from their professional relationship with you.
LOR questionI have one LOR from an undergrad professor who knows me very well and always writes a superb letter for me. I've been in the working world for 2 …
Also it doesn't matter if the UG prof was in a law related class. Just get the best second academic LOR you can regardless of the area of expertise of the professor, or the class you took with them.Is it a good idea to wait a year between undergrad graduation and law school applications?I got a 153 on my first attempt at the LSAT this December. I feel I can do a lot better than this if I continue to study. The problem is, I didn't re…
... many ways relating to your academic/professional career. I don't regret ...LoRs for Old PeopleSo I finished undergrad in ’08, which by the way was a really shitty time to graduate, lol. Anyway. So I haven’t worked with my professors in a lon…
... committee members from HYS) said academic letters are highly preferred over ... it holds on your application vs a working letter is immeasurable ... story short, I think an academic letter is what you'll ...LoRs for Old PeopleSo I finished undergrad in ’08, which by the way was a really shitty time to graduate, lol. Anyway. So I haven’t worked with my professors in a lon…
... are thus forming a stronger LOR. I really feel for you ... submitting an application without an academic LOR though,especially after the emphasis ...LoRs for Old PeopleSo I finished undergrad in ’08, which by the way was a really shitty time to graduate, lol. Anyway. So I haven’t worked with my professors in a lon…
Curious if anyone knows how professional letters from lawyers/law firms are viewed by admissions vs. other non-legal jobs? Sounds like prevailing wisdom is at least look up your professors and try.LoRs for Old PeopleSo I finished undergrad in ’08, which by the way was a really shitty time to graduate, lol. Anyway. So I haven’t worked with my professors in a lon…
... that would be a great professional recommendation to use.
... closely with to write a LOR for you. I think ... Try to get 3 LOR early on so you are ... a school only requires 2 LOR & submitting an additional ... could send in an additional LOR to add to your ...LoRs for Old PeopleSo I finished undergrad in ’08, which by the way was a really shitty time to graduate, lol. Anyway. So I haven’t worked with my professors in a lon…
... 's nearly impossible to get academic LOR's, and 20 years or ...LSAC CAS, etc.So uhhh, should I be signed up for the CAS on LSAC already? Or is that something I can wait to do? I really am clueless about all this stuff, because…
... by combining
an academic summary report;
LSAT score ... all undergraduate, graduate, and law/professional school transcripts; and
copies ...Should I delay?Hey everyone, just signed up for 7sage. I wanted to post and get opinions of people on this discussion board. My concern falls into letters of …
... your application over a work LOR is worth it. The main ... mainly because the LOR is written by a professor. Academic letters outweigh ... professors so asking for a LOR makes it tough. But since ...Should I delay?Hey everyone, just signed up for 7sage. I wanted to post and get opinions of people on this discussion board. My concern falls into letters of …
... rizeq said:
Academic letters outweigh work letters ... a greater value, but academic letters are still appreciated. ... I had two solid academic letters and was advised ... of getting a recent academic letter. If you have ... run a few weeks, vs an entire semester, so ...Should I delay?Hey everyone, just signed up for 7sage. I wanted to post and get opinions of people on this discussion board. My concern falls into letters of …
... , very hard to get an academic LOR. Ask your professors if they ... your application for a work LOR is probably not worth it ...Question about LORSHello, I am getting ready to send out a few emails to ask for LORS. I know a little unprofessional, but its summer and most of my professors are ou…
... doomed from getting a solid LOR? Absolutely not. All you have ... law school and how a LOR from this person is crucial ... this results in a solid LOR. I don't think the ... demonstrates your abilities in an academic setting and what you've ...Question about LORSHello, I am getting ready to send out a few emails to ask for LORS. I know a little unprofessional, but its summer and most of my professors are ou…
... it's counterintuitive. A solid LOR will often be one where ... you're asking for a LOR (Going to law school)< ... schools want to read about (academic success, etc.)
4) ... you agree to write my LOR, I will submit a ... once they have submitted your LOR of course.Question about LORSHello, I am getting ready to send out a few emails to ask for LORS. I know a little unprofessional, but its summer and most of my professors are ou…
... is willing to write a LOR then that's awesome. I ... opportunity of submitting a solid LOR. I've connected with a ... rich with information on my academic achievement in her class. I ... way to get a good LOR is if the professor knew ...[Ended] Live Lightning Consultations—Tues, Aug 2nd @ 9pm EST<p><strong>Update:</strong> Thanks for your amazing responses, everyone. I’ve been pouring through them, trying to figure out how I would choose from…
... references. I have one strong professional reference. I could have a ... second solid professional reference as well, but it ... don't have a strong academic reference. It's been 5 ... rote. Should I include an academic reference even if it's ...[Ended] Live Lightning Consultations—Tues, Aug 2nd @ 9pm EST<p><strong>Update:</strong> Thanks for your amazing responses, everyone. I’ve been pouring through them, trying to figure out how I would choose from…
... about my application is my academic/professional record, which I'm ... (technically my major). My academic grades were always pretty high ... acting, most of my professional work has been in the ... counter this potential weakness in academic credentials:
a) ...When Should One Begin Law School Application PreparationFirst off, I will be applying to law schools this fall after the September LSAT. Do you all have any pointers regarding exactly when's a good time t…
... person the details of your LOR.
It is also suggested ... to your academic work in a positive way. Often good LOR won ...Should I delay?Hey everyone, just signed up for 7sage. I wanted to post and get opinions of people on this discussion board. My concern falls into letters of …
... still request he writes a LOR for you. It won't ... technically fresh out of undergrad, academic LORs will have the upper ...
