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Letters of Recommendation
  • Decide which two faculty members you will ask to write your letters of recommendation. These should be faculty members who have taught you and can write strong letters for you. Law schools generally do not want an employer’s letter in lieu of a faculty members’ letter though such a letter might serve a third letter. Go to Applying Page for additional discussion of letters. Give each of your letter writers the following:
    • the LSDAS bar coded Letter of Recommendation Form on line at the LSAC site] which you have fully executed; fill in the name, address, etc. of the person writing the letter.
    • your resume
    • a transcript or WebAdvisor printout
    • copies of written work you have done in the classes you have had from the person writing the letter
    • and a stamped envelope, addressed to LSDAS.
  • If the writer asks you what should be included in the letter, refer to the material on http://www.accepted.com/law/letter_rec.htm
     
  • Dean’s Letters
    • Some law schools require you to submit what are known as “Dean’s Letters.” These are basically letters which testify that you are in good academic standing, etc. Contact the Pre-Law Advisor for the proper person to handle this particular letter and give to that person the following:
      • the form (on which you have entered all the required information and have signed) from the law school and
      • a stamped envelope, addressed to the law school, not to LSDAS.