Should I ask for this LOR? Forum

[Jlaney]

I've completed a summer internship at an environmental nonprofit legal org, and I'm wondering if I should get a LOR from someone there (I already have my 2 college LORs). The problem is, I didn't work too closely with any individual attorney. I made a positive impression on everyone there, but none of them got to know me too well - except the legal assistants.

The attorney that I worked with most was part-time, and would probably write a good letter, but not a great one. Should I ask him anyway? Or should I not bother with a LOR.

[Deardevil]

Probably not. You have enough LORs; there's no need to overextend.

[bmathers]

I've completed a summer internship at an environmental nonprofit legal org, and I'm wondering if I should get a LOR from someone there (I already have my 2 college LORs). The problem is, I didn't work too closely with any individual attorney. I made a positive impression on everyone there, but none of them got to know me too well - except the legal assistants.

The attorney that I worked with most was part-time, and would probably write a good letter, but not a great one. Should I ask him anyway? Or should I not bother with a LOR.

IF it would be a strong LOR, maybe you want to get it and hold onto it in-case if you are waitlisted. If WL'd, you can submit it as an additional letter to help position you higher on the WL "rank". Worst case scenario, you ask for this LOR and never use it - no harm done. I don't see the disadvantage in at least asking.

[Blueprint Mithun]

I've completed a summer internship at an environmental nonprofit legal org, and I'm wondering if I should get a LOR from someone there (I already have my 2 college LORs). The problem is, I didn't work too closely with any individual attorney. I made a positive impression on everyone there, but none of them got to know me too well - except the legal assistants.

The attorney that I worked with most was part-time, and would probably write a good letter, but not a great one. Should I ask him anyway? Or should I not bother with a LOR.

It's not necessary unless you're applying to a school that prefers more than 2 LORs. Academic LORs are much preferred to professional ones, except maybe in the case of someone who's worked for a specific employer for a long time, and been out of school for a while. If there isn't someone who knew you particularly well, then the letter probably won't be well-written enough to turn any heads. Still, there's no harm in asking if you want to have more options. Either way, I think you'll be fine.

[Mikey]

2 LORs is good enough. I'd say get another LOR if you're applying for scholarships that require a third LOR. Also, if the school prefers more than 2 LORs, then go for it. Other than that, there's really no need for a third one that probably won't be too strong based on the fact that you said you didn't really get too close with anyone you work around.