LOR-From Famous Alum Forum

(Applications Advice, Letters of Recommendation . . . )
Post Reply
Bird2323

New
Posts: 12
Joined: Sat Aug 07, 2010 12:19 am

LOR-From Famous Alum

Post by Bird2323 » Tue Oct 05, 2010 1:51 pm

How much does it help to get a LOR from a former Governor who graduated from the school you are applying too?

Assuming the Governor knows you decently well.

...I know numbers are everything just wondering if I should pursue it.

Thanks!!!

username99

Bronze
Posts: 445
Joined: Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:40 pm

Re: LOR-From Famous Alum

Post by username99 » Tue Oct 05, 2010 2:27 pm

If he knows you well, have him call the dean too. I am far from an expert of any sort, but just seems like it would stand out a lot more than just a letter.

bdubs

Gold
Posts: 3727
Joined: Sat Feb 06, 2010 2:23 pm

Re: LOR-From Famous Alum

Post by bdubs » Tue Oct 05, 2010 2:33 pm

I would read this:
http://www.law.nyu.edu/admissions/jdadm ... /index.htm

Take note of the Yale response. I agree with the above poster that a call from the Governor would mean much more than a letter. If you have X number of recommended LOR spots I would submit X + 1 LORs (including the Governor), and make sure to have other solid LORs from people who were direct academic or work supervisors.

Post Reply

Return to “Law School Admissions Forum”