077: How to Get Great Letters of Recommendation for Anything

Welcome back! Today we’re talking about how to get great letters of recommendation, whether you need them to apply to law school, get a job or clerkship, or for some other purpose as a law student. Fundamentally, there are two issues at play here. First, who should you ask to write your letters? How can you ensure they're actually enthusiastic? And, two, what information do your letter writers need to do the best possible job for you? After this episode, you'll be able to pinpoint the best people to help you, and ensure they write you stellar letters of recommendation! So let's get started. In this episode we discuss: Who should you ask for a letter of recommendation?  What makes someone a good recommender? How can you tell if they're the right person for your needs? What you're looking for in a good letter of recommendation Lee and Alison share their letter of recommendation experiences, as students and as recommenders What types of letters of recommendation should you get for law school, legal employment, clerkships, internships, etc.? How to ask someone for a letter of recommendation How to ensure the recommendation actually gets done What do you need to give someone so they can complete the letter? What should you do if the recommender asks you to write the letter yourself? Resources Craft a Law School Application That Gets You In: Letters of Recommendation (http://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/08/how-to-create-your-best-law-school-application-letters-of-recommendation/) Make Your Clerkship Application Shine: Letters of Recommendation http://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/08/make-your-clerkship-application-letters-of-recommendation-shine/ If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). Thanks for listening! Good luck with getting those recommendations! Alison & Lee