What should I say in the letter of rec. my boss told me to write about myself???

Question

I'm applying to law school, and my last boss, who is an attorney said he would sign a letter of recommendation for me, that I had composed myself, since he's sooo busy. He said he would add some info to it also.

So, what kind of things should I write in the letter. I was a legal assistant, so I filed, answered phones and did other projects and office work. I was there for over a year. Go ahead and give me anything that you think would sound good and I'll alter it where necessary!

Thanks a lot! :o)

Answer 1

Start off with saying how your boss knows you, how long you worked there, maybe a bit on your duties or at least mention how you were a legal assistant, and then just praise yourself on how you were a hard worker and how he has no doubt at your abilities at succeeding in law school.

try something like: (only more refined, personal to you)
"I'm writing this letter of recommendation on behalf of ______. For the past year, she has worked as a legal assistant at my law firm. (blah blah blah a little about what you did at work)

_____ is an intelligent, hard working, determined young woman who I have no doubt will succeed at whatever she sets her mind to do. As an attorney, I understand the demands of law school and believe that _____ has what it takes to be successful."

stuff like that....without knowing you, it's a little hard to get specific, but I've written a few letters of recommendation before and even one for myself but honestly I don't really remember what I wrote. I just wrote from the heart about how capable, intelligent, hard working, and good I think the person is.

Good luck writing the letter, and good luck at law school!

Answer 2

I suppose that even though you are the one doing the actual writing; it should appear that your employer did the writing. I would talk about your work ethic, your ability to complete tasks and your skills. Do not say your a people person. Everyone says they are a people person and it is always a big lie. Ask to see a copy of your last performance evaluation and look at the comments section for more ideas. Just remember to keep it about work.