Use this LOR?
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:22 pm
One of my letters is from my legal writing professor. I feel very attached to her and would like to think she followed by arduous journey in first year of law school.
For my first LRW assignment, I had a devastating score, the lowest in the class. But I realized I shouldn't frustrate myself so easily so I decided to introduce myself again to the professor and earnestly ask for feedback. From then on, I visited her almost everyday, constantly asking what I could do better. Amazingly, I ended up second in that class.
But, in second semester, I led a haphazard schedule, didn't care as much as I did in first semester, mainly because I was burnt out. This ended badly and I got a C in the class. I received such a low grade because I handed in assignments late, didn't care for Bluebook minutiae, and didn't proofread extensively. Nonetheless, I frequently visited her to discuss my rule and analysis. Throughout the year, I discussed my personal aspirations, reasons for coming to law school, and asked her the same. I would like to think we got close.
Near the end of the year, I told her that I would be transferring and asked if she could write a LOR for me. She was sad that I was leaving but quickly agreed to write me one. What bothers me is that although I think I developed a rapport with her, law professors are very fair-minded and rational; so I am scared that her letter would starkly reflect my grade decline and performance. My reason for using her letter would be to accentuate my determination that I showed earlier on.
I went from A to C. But if she could not write positively about me, why would she agree so quickly? Wouldn't she express some concern? Would it be okay to use her letter?
For my first LRW assignment, I had a devastating score, the lowest in the class. But I realized I shouldn't frustrate myself so easily so I decided to introduce myself again to the professor and earnestly ask for feedback. From then on, I visited her almost everyday, constantly asking what I could do better. Amazingly, I ended up second in that class.
But, in second semester, I led a haphazard schedule, didn't care as much as I did in first semester, mainly because I was burnt out. This ended badly and I got a C in the class. I received such a low grade because I handed in assignments late, didn't care for Bluebook minutiae, and didn't proofread extensively. Nonetheless, I frequently visited her to discuss my rule and analysis. Throughout the year, I discussed my personal aspirations, reasons for coming to law school, and asked her the same. I would like to think we got close.
Near the end of the year, I told her that I would be transferring and asked if she could write a LOR for me. She was sad that I was leaving but quickly agreed to write me one. What bothers me is that although I think I developed a rapport with her, law professors are very fair-minded and rational; so I am scared that her letter would starkly reflect my grade decline and performance. My reason for using her letter would be to accentuate my determination that I showed earlier on.
I went from A to C. But if she could not write positively about me, why would she agree so quickly? Wouldn't she express some concern? Would it be okay to use her letter?