On this webpage, you will find our advice and guidance on the letters of recommendation component of the application.
Instructions
The J.D. Admissions Office requires two letters of recommendation, but you may submit up to three. We strongly recommend that at least one letter of recommendation come from an academic source.
Blog Advice
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Overrated/Underrated Part 3
Continuing our Overrated/Underrated series, this week, we shift our focus to highlight some of the overrated approaches that we recommend applicants avoid as they craft their applications.
November 17, 2021
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Overrated/Underrated Part 2
This week, we continue our Underrated Approaches to the Application series with some additional advice.
October 21, 2021
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Real Talk: Letters of Recommendation
Our next installment in the “Real Talk” blog series covers letters of recommendation. Read on for more!
August 11, 2020
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Our Recommendations for Your Recommendations
Letters of recommendation are an important part of your application. We’ve compiled some tips and advice on how best to approach these letters to help you better prepare for this part of the process.
September 24, 2019
Podcast Advice
Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
Miriam Ingber (Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Yale Law School) and Kristi Jobson (Assistant Dean for Admissions at Harvard Law School) provide candid, accurate, and straightforward advice about law school admissions — direct from the source. They will be joined by guest stars from other law schools to discuss application timing, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and more.