Looking for any general advice. I graduated with an LLB a little over 2 years ago. I followed the advice I was given and requested reference letters from 4 former lectures. From 2, I got out of office messages. 1 turned me down because she said she didn't know me well enough. The other agreed, around a month ago. I sent her my documents and I've sent 2 follow up emails since then, but she's not gotten back to me with the recommendation letter or any message. I understand that she's probably really busy, plus she doesn't work at my Alma mater anymore. What would you do in this situation? Most universities I want to apply to require me to have academic reference letters since I've graduated not long ago. These are the only lecturers that would remember me + (I assumed) be willing to write me a recommendation.

[Edited by alienss on Jan 21, 2024]

Looking for any general advice. I graduated with an LLB a little over 2 years ago. I followed the advice I was given and requested reference letters from 4 former lectures. From 2, I got out of office messages. 1 turned me down because she said she didn't know me well enough. The other agreed, around a month ago. I sent her my documents and I've sent 2 follow up emails since then, but she's not gotten back to me with the recommendation letter or any message. I understand that she's probably really busy, plus she doesn't work at my Alma mater anymore. What would you do in this situation? Most universities I want to apply to require me to have academic reference letters since I've graduated not long ago. These are the only lecturers that would remember me + (I assumed) be willing to write me a recommendation.

If I were you, I would text the professor whom I did great in their subjects or enroll more than 2 subjects with them. Just to establish some connections that I did well during my time in their courses. However, if they have gone silent, please  send some follow-up email as the first comment suggested. Otherwise, at worst, explain this situation to the admission office and requested for a professional reference/letter of recommendation instead from your work place.

Otherwise, ask your friends if they are closed with any professors. There is a difference between a general recommendation and a good recommendation. You can look up for more information. Some professors may think that they need to know you well in order to write a well-tailored letter. However, most of professors do have a template. Maybe ask your friends if they know any professors who would write references to many people. For example, there are hundreds of people in my law school. More than 10 of current students and alumni may ask for a reference from the dean for instance. 

I hope you could find one!