Letters of Recommendation

You must submit at least two letters of recommendation through LSAC’s Letters of Recommendation Service. Ideally, each letter should come from someone who has taught you in a substantive college or postgraduate course.

Given that two-thirds of the incoming class takes time between their undergraduate career and law school, the admissions committee acknowledges that it may be difficult to request a letter from an undergraduate professor from years past. In these instances, it is acceptable to submit letters from employers. The admissions committee values letters from people who are able to provide a thoughtful, thorough, and candid assessment of your academic ability and potential for success in the study of law.

LSAC will copy your letters and send them to us with your law school report. To use this service, follow the online directions for submitting letters. BU Law will not receive a law school report until LSAC has processed at least two letters of recommendation; you may submit up to four letters of recommendation.

Federal legislation gives you right of access to letters of recommendation. You may waive this right as provided on the form. Your waiver is not required as a condition for admission or for financial aid.