Do LORs have to be from Profs who taught you? Forum

[zephyr36]

There is a professor who knows me well, but that's because I worked for the program that she directs. I'd really like to send a letter from her because she is also a Vice Provost. Will it hurt me that she never actually taught me (except for a course that trained me for the job I did)?.

[DanInALionsDen]

LORs barely matter. Other than that you know the answer to this:

It would be preferable if you could get an LOR from someone who could attest to your academic ability.

[gdane]

No. Its advised that at least 2 of your letters come from an academic. Doesnt matter if its a professor, counselor, department chair, etc etc.

Also, LORs dont matter that much. Schools just want to make sure that at least 2 (in some cases 3) people think youre competent and not crazy. Focus on your grades and doing well on the LSAT (if you havent already done so).

Good luck!

[2ofspades]

Schools just want to make sure that at least 2 (in some cases 3) people think youre competent and not crazy.

And yet they continue to admit TLSers...

Good luck!

+1

Sounds like you'll have an awesome LOR!