I don’t think there is anything explicit with you not being able to read them, but I think it’s frowned on. Contact LSAC to find out for sure…anyway…are you sure that you want to go to law school? I’m here, and while I enjoy school, I loathe the legal profession.
If your professor is comfortable allowing you to read it then yes, you may. Of my three rec. letters, two sent directly to LSAC and the third sent me a copy at the same time.
LSAC does not prohibit you from asking your recommendors for copies, but does not allow you to access the information from their site.
I hope this is helpful. Good luck if you decide to apply. I’m in my last week of my first semester, and I love it. It is absolutely the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but very worthwhile.
Each school has their own procedures. Some require the writer to certify that the applicant has not seen the letter, and some don’t care one way or the other. Read the application procedures for the various schools.
4 Responses to Are law school applicants permitted to view recommendation letters?
razzlephrat
November 28th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Yes…I’m wondering why you didn’t ask for a copy in the first place. (The reason being to keep in your records…)
Jamir
November 28th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
I don’t think there is anything explicit with you not being able to read them, but I think it’s frowned on. Contact LSAC to find out for sure…anyway…are you sure that you want to go to law school? I’m here, and while I enjoy school, I loathe the legal profession.
browneyedgirl623
November 28th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
If your professor is comfortable allowing you to read it then yes, you may. Of my three rec. letters, two sent directly to LSAC and the third sent me a copy at the same time.
LSAC does not prohibit you from asking your recommendors for copies, but does not allow you to access the information from their site.
I hope this is helpful. Good luck if you decide to apply. I’m in my last week of my first semester, and I love it. It is absolutely the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but very worthwhile.
laughter_every_day
November 28th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Each school has their own procedures. Some require the writer to certify that the applicant has not seen the letter, and some don’t care one way or the other. Read the application procedures for the various schools.