Dear Swifty,
Law school information is arranged by state. "No", means a negative
answer to your question - they require letters of recommendation.
Connecticut
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University of Connecticut School of Law ? no
Quinnipiac University School of Law - ?Quinnipiac ***suggests*** two
letters of recommendation. They can come from academic professors,
friends, employers, etc. They serve as character and intellect
references and will be read in concert with the rest of the
applicant?s materials. Letters of recommendation can be sent directly
to the Law School where they will be collated with the rest of the
applicants file or they can be sent directly to the LSDAS.? (SOURCE:
Quinnipiac University School of Law,
<http://law.quinnipiac.edu/x37.xml>, bold is mine).
Yale Law School ? no
Delaware
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Widener University School of Law - ?Letters of recommendation ***are
suggested but not required*** for admission. A maximum of three
letters will be reviewed. The most helpful letters are usually written
by individuals such as former professors, employers or associates who
have specific knowledge of the intellectual abilities and character of
the applicant. It is strongly recommended that your letters be
submitted through the LSAC letter of recommendation service. Please
contact Law Services for additional instructions? (SOURCE: Widener
University School of Law
<http://www.law.widener.edu/PROSPECTIVE/ADMISSIONS/policy3_instruct_ltrs.shtml
>, bold is mine)
District of Columbia
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American University Washington College of Law ? no
Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law ? no
University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law ? no
George Mason University School of Law ? no
George Washington University Law School ?Other factors in the
admission decision include the undergraduate school attended, the
student's major and trend in grades, personal achievements, and
letters of recommendation, *** if submitted.*** ? (SOURCE: George
Washington University Law School,
<http://www.law.gwu.edu/apply/jdadmit.asp> ).
Georgetown University Law Center ? no
Howard University School of Law ? no
Kentucky
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University of Kentucky College of Law ?How many letters of
recommendation should I provide? Most law schools that require letters
of recommendation will specify the number of letters they wish to
receive, usually two or three. If the school asks for no more than a
certain number, do NOT exceed that number for any reason. For those
law schools such as UK Law that do not require letters of
recommendation, you should still provide two or three to strengthen
your application file. Four is probably the maximum number you should
ever send. If you are applying to a law school where you know that
your academic credentials make your admission unlikely, you will not
gain admission simply by submitting a large number of recommendation
letters: pick the two or three best recommenders and ask them to write
on your behalf..? (SOURCE: University of Kentucky College of Law
<http://www.uky.edu/Law/admissions/letters.htm#How%20many%20letters%20of%20recommendation%20should%20I%20provide?>
University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law - ?Optional,
but strongly encouraged: Letters of recommendation ? (SOURCE:
University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
<http://www.louisville.edu/brandeislaw/admissions/requirements.htm>
Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law ? no
Maine
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University of Maine ? no
Maryland
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University of Baltimore School of Law ? no
University of Maryland School of Law ? no
Massachusetts
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Boston College Law School ? no
Boston University School of Law ? no
Harvard University ? no
Massachusetts School of Law ? no
New England School of Law ? no
Northeastern University School of Law ? no
Southern New England School of Law ? no
Suffolk University Law School ? no
Western New England College School of Law ? no
New Hampshire
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Franklin Pierce Law Center ? no
New Jersey
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Rutgers University, Camden School of Law ? no
Rutgers University, Newark School of Law ? no
Seton Hall Law School ? no
New York
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Albany Law School ? no
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law ? no
Brooklyn Law School - ?b) Dean's Certification
All applicants are required to submit a Dean's Certification form
(PDF) from each degree-granting institution attended. The application
for admission to the Law School will be considered incomplete, and no
action will be taken, without the receipt of a properly executed
Dean's Certification Form. The form must be completed whether or not
other letters of evaluation will be sent to our school.
c) Letters of Evaluation (optional)
Although Brooklyn Law School does not require any letters of
evaluation, applicants are encouraged to submit them. If letters are
submitted, they should be written by individuals who know the
applicant well enough to provide a personal, detailed assessment of
his or her character, achievements, interests, motivation and, most
important, academic ability. Letters from college professors or deans
who are familiar with the applicant's academic work are most
desirable? (SOURCE: Brooklyn Law School
<http://www.brooklaw.edu/admissions/howto/> )
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College - no
Columbia University Law School ? no
Cornell University Law School ? no
Fordham ? from their site, it seems that you must apply with letter of
recommendation but is not clear. Contact details of their admissions
office: http://law.fordham.edu/admissions.htm
Hofstra University, School of Law ? no
New York Law School ? no
New York University School of Law ? no
Pace University School of Law ? no
St. John's University School of Law ? no
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law ? no
Syracuse University College of Law - ?Applicants are strongly
encouraged to submit up to three letters of recommendation. Statements
from persons familiar with your qualifications for the study of law,
especially professors under whom you have studied, often prove
helpful. If you are currently in an undergraduate or graduate program,
or have recently completed one, the Admissions Committee will expect
to see letters of recommendation from professors under whom you have
studied. We recommend that applicants submit their letters of
recommendation through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service
(refer to the LSAT & LSDAS Registration Book for details). Your
letters will be copied and sent to us along with your LSDAS/LSAT-only
Report, or as received by Law Services. However, letters of
recommendation sent directly from the writer or from a career services
office will also be accepted. (SOURCE: Syracuse University College of
Law <http://www.law.syr.edu/admissions/admissions.asp?what=ApplicationProcess>).
Touro College - ?While letters of recommendation are not required,
they may be submitted at the applicant's discretion. They can be
helpful in the decision-making process, particularly when they include
appraisals of a candidate's academic and scholarly abilities by
someone who is qualified to make such assessments. Letters should be
forwarded directly to the Admissions Office by the individual(s)
making the recommendation. In any event, candidates should not submit
more than three letters.? (SOURCE: Touro College,
<https://www.tourolaw.edu/Admissions/Procedure.html>)
North Carolina
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Campbell University - Norman A. Wiggins School of Law ? no
Duke University School of Law ? no
North Carolina Central University School of Law ? no
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law ? no
Wake Forest University School of Law ? no, but their site is somewhat
vague about it. You could contact admissions at
http://www.law.wfu.edu/Prebuilt/Scripts/admissions-contact.asp
Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law ? no
Duquesne University School of Law ? no
University of Pennsylvania Law School ? no
Unniversity of Pittsburgh School of Law - ?How many letters of
recommendation are required?
We recommend three letters, although they are not required. Letters
should be submitted through the LSAC letter of recommendation
service.?: (SOURCE: Unniversity of Pittsburgh School of Law,
<http://www.law.pitt.edu/admissions/faq/process.html>)
Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law ?The Admissions
Committee suggests that a maximum of three letters of recommendation
be submitted. Letters should come from professors or employers
directly acquainted with the applicant's academic or professional
capabilities. Letters of recommendation should be sent directly from
the recommender to the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) for
distribution with your LSDAS reports to all law schools that you are
applying to. To use this service, follow the directions for submitting
letters outlined in the LSAT/LSDAS Registration and Information Book.
Alternately, letters can be sent directly to the Office of Admissions
at Temple Law School. Do not have the same recommender send the same
letter to both LSAC and Temple. We will receive copies of all letters
of recommendation that are sent to LSAC. Letters sent directly to LSAC
for distribution must be accompanied by a LSAC Letter of
Recommendation Form which can be found in the LSAT/LSDAS Registration
and Information Book. Letters sent directly to Temple should be
accompanied by one of the waiver forms included in the catalog. These
forms should be completed by the applicant and provided to the author
of each letter of recommendation.? (SOURCE: Temple University James E.
Beasley School of Law
<http://www2.law.temple.edu/page.asp?page=applying#minimum>)
Widener University School of Law - ?Are letters of recommendation
required? - No, however, submission of letters of recommendation is
strongly suggested. You may send the letters of recommendation to
Widener with your application or under separate cover or to Law
Services letter of recommendation service.? (SOURCE: Widener
University School of Law
http://www.law.widener.edu/PROSPECTIVE/ADMISSIONS/faq.shtml )
Vilanova University School of Law ? no
Rhode Island
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Roger Williams University Ralph R. Papitto School of Law - Do you
require letters of recommendation?
They are not required, but they are certainly encouraged and will be
taken into consideration when we review your application. You can use
the LSDAS service to submit them, or you can send them directly to us.
Keep in mind that your application is considered complete without
letters of recommendation and will be reviewed if we do not receive
them before your file becomes complete?
(SOURCE: Roger Williams University Ralph R. Papitto School of Law
http://law.rwu.edu/Admission/Admission+Process/Frequently+Asked+Questions.htm
)
South Carolina
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University of South Carolina School of Law ? not entirely clear. In
their ?requirements?, they do not mention letters of recommendation
(See: http://www.law.sc.edu/admissions/admisfaq.htm#10).
Tennessee
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University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law - ?Applicants
are encouraged to submit up to three letters of recommendations.
However, a letter of recommendation is not required for a file to be
considered complete and evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
Recommendation letters should be from former professors, instructors,
or other professionals who can provide relevant information on the
applicant's intellectual ability, academic performance, and potential
for success in law school. Letters from personal or family friends or
social acquaintances which provide only minimal information on an
applicant's abilities are not considered helpful.? (SOURCE:
http://www.law.memphis.edu/admissions/components.htm>)
Nashville School of Law ? no
University of Tennessee College of Law ? no
Vanderbilt University Law School ? no
Vermont
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Vermont Law School ? no
Virginia
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Appalachian School of Law ? no
George Mason University School of Law ? no
University of Virginia School of Law ? no
Washington and Lee University School of Law ? no
Regent University School of Law ? no
University of Richmond School of Law - ?Letters of Recommendation -
While the Law School does not require specific letters of
recommendation, students may submit such letters as a part of their
application if they so choose. No more than two letters may be
submitted by any student. These letters should be sent to the Law
School Admissions Council (LSAC) where they will be copied and sent to
law schools.
If your college maintains a central placement office where such
letters of recommendation and other items are available, you may
substitute that document for letters of recommendation. The envelope
flap should be countersigned by an authorized person in that office.?
(SOURCE: http://law.richmond.edu/application/admit.htm)
William and Mary School of Law ? no
West Virginia
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West Virginia University College of Law ? no
Further Information
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I obtained the law-school list for each state from FindLaw
<http://stu.findlaw.com/schools/usaschools/index.html>
If you choose to apply for letters of recommendations in any case ?
here is a brief guide:
http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/cas/Pre-Law/lettresofrec1.html (SOURCE:
University of Southern California).
Good luck in your future laws career!
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