<p>Hi everyone,
I am brand new here, so sorry if this question seems basic. I graduated from college in '07 and have been working since then. I have not kept in touch with any of my undergrad teachers. I am planning to apply for law school next fall. Would it make sense to take an undergrad class at a local college for the winter '10 semester (something such as philosophy) to get a strong academic rec. letter? I'd assume if I were going into the class knowing that I was seeking a rec. letter, then I would make an effort to get to know the professor and stand out in the class. I am planning to get another letter from my boss and perhaps a third (if needed) from someone I am on a volunteer board with. I know rec. letters are not very important in admissions, but I don't want to leave any stone unturned.</p>
<p>Do you have any of your old papers? You could send a copy to one of your professors, wiith a note reminding him/her of your grade in the class, and ask for a recommendation.</p>
<p>You can also consider asking someone who knows your work in the “real world” to write a letter of recommendation for you.</p>
<p>Decades ago when I applied to law school, I had one letter of recommendation from a professor, and one from an employer (who asked me to write the first draft). I was admitted to more than one school that recommended that you have a minimum of three letters from professors. (I also received notices of “incomplete applications” after I had already been admitted to my top choice school.)</p>
<p>I was applying from overseas before the advent of email; results may differ.</p>
<p>For others reading this, keep in mind that you should ask your professors for letters of recommendation while you’re still in school, to avoid this problem.</p>