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Selecting 2 LORsHi Everybody, So I graduated from college in May 2015. A few months ago I asked 2 of my professors to write a LOR for me. I sent them my resume, my…
... my professors to write a LOR for me. I sent them ... a hedge fund) write a LOR for me - he knows me ... that your academic LORs are much more significant than your professional LORs ... -
High School Teacher/ Adjunct Professor LOR?Hi all! At my smaller state school a lot of the teachers that taught my department's classes were non-tenured adjuncts. Thus, there are only 2 ful…
... faculty I could pull an LOR from. Lucky for me ... where I have potential LOR's from my work ... realize I will need more academic "beef" to make ... may not be considered "academic" enough for admissions officers ... / both of them for an LOR!
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Employer LOR - advice?I'm soliciting advice regarding whether I should get a letter from my employer. In case it matters, I work at a big and well-known law firm and a man…
... that I have strong academic and kind-of professional letter writers, will ... be worth using my 3 academic letters and also add an ... -
Reapplicant LOR logisticsI'm reapplying for law school this year, and have heard some people say that I should update my LORs. Is it true? Should I ask my professors to u…
... my professors to update their LOR from last year (or even ... />
I have one new academic LOR, and have 2 LORs from ... -
LOR from professor after undergrad degree received?Hi everyone, I graduated from undergrad in 2018. Since then, I went back community college to get a supplemental associates unrelated to my underg…
... for me to use a LOR from my professor who didn ... an academic setting. Note, if i were to use this LOR, it ... -
Is it worth having my college coach write a me a 3rd LOR?Just wanted some input/opinions from people. I am a division one athlete whose resume is probably lacking compared to other people who have had time …
... . I already have my 2 academic LORs lined up and I ... ’s beneficial to get a LOR from my coach in order ... -
Applying with one LORThe lor is technically academic (from internship). I am waiting on LORs from graduate school professors but they haven’t come in yet. Should I write …
The lor is technically academic (from internship). I am waiting on LORs from graduate school professors but they haven’t come in yet. Should I write addendum that states the other letters will be in soon?? I want to apply now. -
how important is LOR?Have gpa and LSAT above 75th percentile for the schools I’m shooting for and have already had offers. I’m in grad school and professors are dragging …
... letters. I have one strong lor from graduate internship ready to ... scholarship $. How important is an academic lor? Should I hold out and ... -
LOR adviceI graduated in 2019 and have worked for the past year in Finance. I was able to get a letter from my current work manager. I understand having an aca…
... manager. I understand having an academic letter is important. Over the ... with 0 academic letters. Should I apply with 2 professional letters and ... hold out (hopefully) for an academic letter? -
GPA Addendum helpHey guys, I need help with my addendum. I know it should be short, but this is the most concise I was able to make it. There were two situations I wa…
... discrepancy in my actual gpa vs my lsac gpa. What do ... experiences that negatively affected my academic performance. However, I was ... events and demonstrate my true academic ability in my final ... academics. Later, I got the professional help I needed to overcome ... -
Online Degree Program LOR Tips?Hello everyone, I’m in the process of applying for law school. I’m currently working on getting together my LORs. It was highly suggested that I get …
... suggested that I get an academic letter, but I’m completing ... . Any tips on getting an academic letter from a completely online ... past this and get a professional recommendation letter from my current ... -
Is 1 LOR enough to submit?I have one LOR already submitted, and I'm waiting on a second one. They are both professional. The one that is submitted is from my boss at a job I h…
I have one LOR already submitted, and I' ... second one. They are both professional. The one that is ... am confident that the first LOR speaks very highly of ... less confident in the second LOR. He knows me, and ... my applications and add his LOR later if/when it ... -
My Professor asked me to write a LOR for myselfEven though I really want a LOR from this Professor, I feel like I'm far to busy with schoolwork and studying for the LSAT to sit down to learn how t…
... though I really want a LOR from this Professor, I feel ... learn how to write a LOR. But at the same time ... stress out over this single LOR? Should I kindly ask him ... that his LOR will shed light on our long-standing academic relationship ... -
LOR QuestionHi all! Hope I can get some guidance. As of today I have only requested 2 LOR, one from my current boss and the second from my past professor and tut…
... I have only requested 2 LOR, one from my current boss ... my work ethic and my academic record. My question is, should ... a mentor? To have a LOR that represents my personality? Any ... -
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…
... this... but give this an academic professional mix... so say a couple ... this if you want his LOR... just tell him that you ... last minute. If he is professional, he won't mind at ... that place a premium on professional experience. -
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 …
... think that a grad prof vs ugrad prof matters - as long ... prof can speak to your academic ability and likelihood of success ... 't mean a grad prof LOR isn't preferred.
Why are LSAT scores given so much weight for admissions decisions?Dear JY, I love your website. The explanations for the logical games are carefully thought out and well presented. I wished I knew about your web…
... or an amazing PS/DS/LOR/etc. since they might fall ... scores (e.g. 170s vs 160s vs 150s vs 140s stacks) until they ... sound much more like an academic researcher than a legal scholar ...Point at which professional references become something of a mustI currently have three (of what I would presume to be solid) academic references, all from professors. I have been out of school and working at my cu…
... at which you ever need professional references, rather it is ... write you an excellent LOR. Even though I'm ... I added a work LOR from a former commander ... , if you have four academic LORs that you have reason ... road. Keeping that extra LOR in your back pocket ...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…
... his research mentor for a LoR. They met in person and ... to say, he got that LoR. If you did something significant ... a few schools that although academic LoRs would be best (since ... ability to "survive" law school), professional LoRs will work if the ...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…
... need at least 1 academic, but I didn't ... all 18 credits for the professional certificate. Hmm... I ... /> I currently have a LOR from the lawyer I worked ... will be from an academic institution, that I work ... help to bridge the missing academic LOR. Hmm... maybe I ...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…
... have one academic locked up, I can easily attain a professional rec ... that I can find another academic letter from like 8 years ... sneaky way to get another academic LoR this summer and wanted some ... class, and ask for an LoR at the end. I take ...Improving Softs for Non Traditional StudentsI know that softs can play a bigger factor for NTD students when it comes to admissions. What are some of those? I have picked up a few extra things …
... or non-profit. That and academic awards and/or leadership.
vs. "Fulbright Scholar" as a soft ... on a non-profit board, professional certificates, and publishing are all ...My situationI take the LSAT in 10 days and haven't had any serious study. Any advice?
... you are. (along with your LOR, PS, DS, GPA) Think about ... and laundry list of other academic achievements that don't matter ... is made my statisticians and professional test makers to ensure you ...Out of school for 10 years. Where should I get LOR?Thinking about asking past bosses who are now pretty high up in tech and entertainment (Apple, Production Company Owner, Best-Selling Author who was …
... 's very reasonable to have LoR's from supervisors over the ... won't be the desired academic letters, pick people who will ... , your hunger for success, etc. LoR are going to be more ... who you are as a professional, instead of a generic one ...RecommendationHey guys Its been 5 years since i left college I think it would be better for me to get a recommendation from the office Is it a requirement to ge…
... weak -- pretty much a stock lor. I don't feel I ... />
So I will have professional letters because that is the ... . (change since undergrad shown in professional work).
I am ... cost of missing a strong academic letter will be.What to ask for in a LOR?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 th…
... schools looking for in a LOR?
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> ... academic and non-academic traits I would like to include in the LOR ... enough to describe your academic, personal, or professional achievements and potential with ... -to-law-school/cas/lor-evaluationsApplication QuestionI was wondering what would happen if I didn't apply this cycle. I already have my LOR and transcript sent in to LSAC. I'm planning on retaking the LS…
... 's different for Canadian schools vs US schools.
For ... need refreshing, especially academic ones. If you have professional ones, if you ...Academic LORs for older studentsI graduated undergrad in 1997. There is 1 professor who I'm still in touch with, and he would write me a fine LOR. But I doubt he really remembers m…
... them all fairly well. My professional work involves the election of ... :
> The absence of academic LOR won't seem suspect at ...Academic LORs for older studentsI graduated undergrad in 1997. There is 1 professor who I'm still in touch with, and he would write me a fine LOR. But I doubt he really remembers m…
... them all fairly well. My professional work involves the election of ... /> > > The absence of academic LOR won't seem suspect at ... diversity statement explaining how your professional life contributed to your desire ...Academic LORs for older studentsI graduated undergrad in 1997. There is 1 professor who I'm still in touch with, and he would write me a fine LOR. But I doubt he really remembers m…
... them all fairly well. My professional work involves the election of ... /> > > The absence of academic LOR won't seem suspect at ...
