Advice for reaching out to professors for recommendations

[glasann]

Do you have any advice for reaching out to professors for rec letters for those of us that have been out of school for ~5 years?

I was planning on including a bit of background on when I took their class/my grade/why I liked it, an old essay that I wrote for them, and my resume. Is there anything else I should include, like a cover letter detailing my interest in law? Or offer to do a Zoom call with them since I can't go meet with them given the current environment?

Thanks

[KelseyWoods]

Hi glasann!

It can certainly be a little nerve-wracking asking professors from several years ago to write recommendations for you! But remember there are a lot of people who are in the same boat as you. I would definitely include some information about their class, a paper you wrote for them, etc., to jog their memory about you. You should also include your resume and, if you can, a draft of your personal statement. For most professors, this will probably be all the information they need to write a letter for you, but I think it's worth offering to have a Zoom meeting with them, if they would like to have one.

Here are some links to more resources with info on obtaining standout letters of recommendation:

How to Get Killer Law School Letters of Recommendation: https://blog.powerscore.com/lsat/how-to ... mendation/

The Secret Behind a Stellar Letter of Recommendation: https://blog.powerscore.com/lsat/bid-15 ... mendation/

Letters of Recommendation Webinar: https://player.vimeo.com/video/195500523

4 Commonly Asked Questions About Law School Letters of Recommendation: https://blog.powerscore.com/lsat/powers ... on-advice/

Hope this helps! Good luck with your applications!

Best,
Kelsey