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volunteer LOR?
Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 3:13 pm
by am060459
ive been volunteering for the past 8 months. i already have two LORs from professors, i graduated last May. So would it be of benefit to get a LOR from my boss?
TIA
Re: volunteer LOR?
Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 3:15 pm
by am060459
MODs please move this to correct forum. im doing this from my phone. thanks.
Re: volunteer LOR?
Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 3:19 pm
by angiej
On a law school visit I asked about paid work LOR's and the response was that I should def send it in addition to two from professors. The law school admissions counselor said they like to see work ethic outside academia. I'm sure non-work/volunteer is the same.
Re: volunteer LOR?
Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 3:24 pm
by kmap
Absolutely do it. I had 2 from professors and as soon as I started getting waitlist notifications I went ahead and asked my supervisor at my volunteer job to submit one for me (I'd been volunteering for 6 months). It definitely gave me the edge I needed, and it made my desire to do public service as expressed in my personal statement seem that much more sincere.
In short, go for it.
Re: volunteer LOR?
Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 3:48 pm
by am060459
thanks for the input. i will definitely go for it now.