I plan on applying to law school within the next year and i will need one or two letters of recomendation. What should i tell the people doing mine to include? Any suggestions on who to ask?
2007-06-04 08:33:20 · 3 answers · asked by DexterMorgan 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
You should ask any current professors who really like you or in whose classes you've been doing really well, preferably a class that somehow relates to the law, like history or speech communications. Or if you're on a debate team, ask the faculty advisor. Also, if you've done any internships or volunteer work or anything, ask your direct supervisor. Anyone in some position of authority who can vouch for your work ethic, drive, intelligence, etc. They should just mention in their letter how long they've known you and in what capacity, the various things you've been responsible for, how they have felt about your work and you personally, and maybe why they would recommend that you be admitted to the law school. Basically, you want to ask anyone who will sing your praises. (Of course, the more authority or weight the person carries, the better. So asking the head of the department is going to be more impressive than, say, your mom.) Some people even just ask that you write the recommendation letter yourself and they will sign it! Good luck!
2007-06-04 08:46:15 · answer #1 · answered by CrysV 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ask someone that can attest to your work ethic (teacher/employer)....
-academically sound (grades)
-punctual
-attends class
-dependable
-able to learn
-self motivated
-articulate
-able to show perseverance
Good Luck in Law School
2007-06-04 08:48:02 · answer #2 · answered by babyrhee2007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Former teachers are always good. I chose my English teachers because I knew they could write an impressive essay!!
2007-06-04 08:41:20 · answer #3 · answered by Lyndsey G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋