"A LAW SCHOOL LETTER OF recommendation is only one component of a J.D. application. There are many other factors in the law school admissions process that have nothing to do with recommendation letters, such as academic transcripts, personal statements, resumes and law school entrance exam results.
Recommendation letters are usually less emphasized than LSAT scores and GPAs, according to law school admissions experts. Nevertheless, these experts urge J.D. hopefuls to take steps to ensure that recommendation letters in their application bolster their argument for acceptance." …