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Bar LOR
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:08 pm
by Artie Vandelay
The LOR guidelines for Massachusetts are fairly vague. They prompt authors to provide "pertinent information" and specific facts "favorable or unfavorable." It seems like the LORs really go to the C&F examination more than anything else.
Is it appropriate to get a LOR from a longtime friend? They want LORs from people who "know you well" and SA supervising attorneys or anyone else who I had a short-term relationship with don't seem to fit the bill. Thanks y'all.
Re: Bar LOR
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:36 pm
by ph14
Artie Vandelay wrote:The LOR guidelines for Massachusetts are fairly vague. They prompt authors to provide "pertinent information" and specific facts "favorable or unfavorable." It seems like the LORs really go to the C&F examination more than anything else.
Is it appropriate to get a LOR from a longtime friend? They want LORs from people who "know you well" and SA supervising attorneys or anyone else who I had a short-term relationship with don't seem to fit the bill. Thanks y'all.
My state didn't require letters, but asked for a list of references. I included a friend as one of my references. I think that it is appropriate, especially as you are limited to certain groups of people to act as a reference.
Re: Bar LOR
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 11:20 pm
by newyorker88
Artie Vandelay wrote:The LOR guidelines for Massachusetts are fairly vague. They prompt authors to provide "pertinent information" and specific facts "favorable or unfavorable." It seems like the LORs really go to the C&F examination more than anything else.
Is it appropriate to get a LOR from a longtime friend? They want LORs from people who "know you well" and SA supervising attorneys or anyone else who I had a short-term relationship with don't seem to fit the bill. Thanks y'all.
For MA, I had a partner and a supervisor write my letters. It doesn't need to be anything spectacular. It's just a formality. I wouldn't stress it too much.