Letters of Recommendation

You must submit two letters of recommendation written by individuals who are well acquainted with your academic or professional abilities and are able to provide a thoughtful, thorough and candid assessment of your academic ability and potential for success in graduate level law study.

BU Law requires at least two, but accepts up to four, letters of recommendation.We welcome letters from former law professors, as well as from employment supervisors and other professional colleagues who have direct knowledge of your skills and attributes.

If any of your letters or recommendation are not in English, a certified English translation must also be submitted.