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LOR from a senior associate at my biglaw firm?
Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 3:13 pm
by Anonymous User
I haven't worked extensively with any partner at my firm, but I have worked extensively with a few senior associates. Does a clerkship LOR from a practicing attorney need to be from a partner, or will a senior associate's letter be just as effective?
Also, is submitting LORs from 2 profs and 1 attorney ok? Or should I do 2 attys and 1 prof?
Thanks
Re: LOR from a senior associate at my biglaw firm?
Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 3:15 pm
by mvp99
The general rule I think is to get someone that can speak profoundly about you and your work and not to get someone with a flashy title that can't say shit about you.
Re: LOR from a senior associate at my biglaw firm?
Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 6:02 pm
by Shaggier1
Agree.
Also, my firm had a rule that only partners could make recommendations. Not sure how common that is but you may want to look into it so you don't get the senior associate into any trouble.
Re: LOR from a senior associate at my biglaw firm?
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 11:48 am
by Anonymous User
Shaggier1 wrote:Agree.
Also, my firm had a rule that only partners could make recommendations. Not sure how common that is but you may want to look into it so you don't get the senior associate into any trouble.
Interesting. Thanks