should I use this LoR?
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 12:27 pm
I think it is only decent, but do y'all think it is good for law school apps
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Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 1:43 pm
LORs just need to be adequate so they don't hurt you, and this one is the definition of "adequate"
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 1:57 pm
This is barely adequate.
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 2:00 pm
It's not that specific and kind of luke warm. You may be able to get by with it if the rest of your app is strong, but if you have the option, I'd really look for someone you know can give you a stronger, more specific endorsement.
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 2:18 pm
Not if you can help it. Looks like he copied and pasted the first 3/4 of it from the syllabus.itachiuchiha wrote:should I use this LoR?
Try to find someone who, you know, knows you.
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 2:43 pm
That's pretty lousy. Don't use it imo.
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 3:51 pm
If law schools require to send in at least 2 LoR but accept up to 4 or more, would it be wise to just add this one in there and have it among all the other LoR, or just leave it out entirely?
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 3:54 pm
It doesn't really add anything of substance, so you'd probably be better off just leaving it out.
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 3:55 pm
North wrote:Try to find someone who, you know, knows you.
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 4:02 pm
I had 4 LoRs and one was kinda like that so I just didn't use that one.itachiuchiha wrote:If law schools require to send in at least 2 LoR but accept up to 4 or more, would it be wise to just add this one in there and have it among all the other LoR, or just leave it out entirely?
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 4:17 pm
Leave it out.itachiuchiha wrote:If law schools require to send in at least 2 LoR but accept up to 4 or more, would it be wise to just add this one in there and have it among all the other LoR, or just leave it out entirely?
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 5:58 pm
What are your numbers, and where are you applying? URM?
It's definitely a pretty perfunctory LOR, but the prof does at least compare you to the rest of the class, however briefly, and says you were the top student. A lot of LORs are much worse; many don't go beyond "he was a very good student and received an A in the class." It would be much better if the prof had said, "X was easily the top student in the class and one of the three best students I've had in 25 years of teaching undergraduates." Not everyone can get those LORs. This LOR won't strengthen your app if you're applying to YSB (and maybe H and Chi), but it won't hurt you anywhere else.
It's definitely a pretty perfunctory LOR, but the prof does at least compare you to the rest of the class, however briefly, and says you were the top student. A lot of LORs are much worse; many don't go beyond "he was a very good student and received an A in the class." It would be much better if the prof had said, "X was easily the top student in the class and one of the three best students I've had in 25 years of teaching undergraduates." Not everyone can get those LORs. This LOR won't strengthen your app if you're applying to YSB (and maybe H and Chi), but it won't hurt you anywhere else.
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:10 pm
That's exactly what I thought when I glanced at it. Your professor could have acquired this information without even knowing who you were...North wrote:Looks like he copied and pasted the first 3/4 of it from the syllabus.
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:14 pm
What a half-assed LOR.
I mean, it won't kill you if you need to use it... but it's certainly not going to help you at all. I would try and find better options because this is not ideal.
I mean, it won't kill you if you need to use it... but it's certainly not going to help you at all. I would try and find better options because this is not ideal.
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:29 pm
Not to be mean, but this LoR, is not good at all for law school.
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:11 pm
so I've heard lolCrocodile Duck wrote:Not to be mean, but this LoR, is not good at all for law school.
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 12:44 am
i loled at the 2 out of 3 points in attendance. sucks to suck
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 12:46 am
Glad I wasn't alone. That part alone completely nullifies the LOR.warandpeace wrote:i loled at the 2 out of 3 points in attendance. sucks to suck
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:01 am
I loled when you didn't know how to read. It said discussion not attendance. And it was extra credit. Sucks to suck more. Still got the highest grade in my class BIATCH!warandpeace wrote:i loled at the 2 out of 3 points in attendance. sucks to suck
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:11 am
North wrote: Not if you can help it. Looks like he copied and pasted the first 3/4 of it from the syllabus.
Try to find someone who, you know, knows you.
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:16 am
yeah, I've decided against using it and am in the process of securing better letters. I didn't even have this one sent to LSAC.potterpirate04 wrote:North wrote: Not if you can help it. Looks like he copied and pasted the first 3/4 of it from the syllabus.
Try to find someone who, you know, knows you.
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:19 am
Good choice. It would have hurt you.itachiuchiha wrote:yeah, I've decided against using it and am in the process of securing better letters. I didn't even have this one sent to LSAC.potterpirate04 wrote:North wrote: Not if you can help it. Looks like he copied and pasted the first 3/4 of it from the syllabus.
Try to find someone who, you know, knows you.
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:20 am
itachiuchiha wrote:I loled when you didn't know how to read. It said discussion not attendance. And it was extra credit. Sucks to suck more. Still got the highest grade in my class BIATCH!warandpeace wrote:i loled at the 2 out of 3 points in attendance. sucks to suck
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:23 am
holy shit is this real?
Re: should I use this LoR?
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:23 am
yeah, a suckish letter, I knowA → B ⊨ ¬B → ¬A wrote:holy shit is this real?