Law schools want to know as much as they can about you. One way
of achieving this is to read what your professors and employers think
about you. Letters of recommendation are a way to influence a law
school to admit you by presenting it with an objective professional's
experiences with you.
Like personal statements, every law school has its own preferences
regarding letters of recommendation. Most schools require 2-4
letters as part of the application process. Many schools also
prefer these letters to come from professors of yours. However,
some schools will also accept letters from employers.
Included in these letters should be information about your classroom
or work performance, writing level, and analytical and critical
thinking skills. To be sure that law schools receive the most
flattering letters about you, it is important to pick the right
people. You should become very familiar with your professors and
employers. Get to know them on a more personal basis and outside
of the classroom. Do not be afraid or intimidated to ask
questions or seek help.
You can find more information about, and a cover letter for, your letters of recommendation at the LSAC website.