The ability to speak to your capabilities in the classroom as well as your research, writing, and analytical skills is a main reason why law schools prefer academic letters of recommendation. How many academic letters you need often depends on how long ago you graduated from college. If you are currently in a master’s program, you may use professors from that institution.

There are two different deadline types for law school applications: Early Decision and Regular Decision. Each deadline has different requirements and creates a different commitment between you and the chosen school.