Dear all,
Does anyone know whether we can put a work supervisor as a referee (say for instance a partner in a law firm who's an LSE alumni) or do they require strictly academic referees?
Thanks in advence!
LSE Applications 2022-2023
Posted Oct 07, 2021 10:08
Does anyone know whether we can put a work supervisor as a referee (say for instance a partner in a law firm who's an LSE alumni) or do they require strictly academic referees?
Thanks in advence!
Posted Oct 07, 2021 14:32
You could. I did that last time and got accepted. My application was for 2014/2015.
Posted Oct 07, 2021 14:52
Thank you. How much work experience did you have by then? I'm wondering if they only accept professional references from people who had graduated a long time ago (which is not my case).
Posted Oct 07, 2021 15:26
LSE's Supporting Documents page has the details on when it's OK to submit a professional reference.
Graduated after Jan 2020/ Current student: Academic references only
Graduated before Jan 2020: One professional reference accepted, preferably most recent employer
Graduated before Jan 2018: Two professional references accepted if you can't provide academic references.
They do re-state that it's in the applicant's interest to nominate academic referees wherever possible. I can't seem to paste the link into this box, but if you go to the LLM page, under "Assessing your Application" there is a link to "See further information on supporting documents".
Posted Oct 08, 2021 04:49
Thank you. How much work experience did you have by then? I'm wondering if they only accept professional references from people who had graduated a long time ago (which is not my case).
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I had around 4-5 years of experience practising in a firm.
Posted Oct 26, 2021 05:39
Have the 2022-23 applications opened yet? Seems this year it is getting delayed.
Posted Oct 26, 2021 10:22
Have the 2022-23 applications opened yet? Seems this year it is getting delayed.
they are accepting application
Posted Oct 29, 2021 09:41
LSE's Supporting Documents page has the details on when it's OK to submit a professional reference.
Graduated after Jan 2020/ Current student: Academic references only
Graduated before Jan 2020: One professional reference accepted, preferably most recent employer
Graduated before Jan 2018: Two professional references accepted if you can't provide academic references.
They do re-state that it's in the applicant's interest to nominate academic referees wherever possible. I can't seem to paste the link into this box, but if you go to the LLM page, under "Assessing your Application" there is a link to "See further information on supporting documents".
Hi, I did see this on the admissions page, but it is no longer there since the applications opened. I sent in a query through their form, but no response. I want to submit one professional and one academic reference, I wonder if I should just go ahead and do that anyway
Posted Nov 12, 2021 12:24
Anyone applied yet?
Posted Nov 20, 2021 13:57
Hello - I've applied last week, have 5 years PQE. Best to all - R
Posted Nov 30, 2021 14:57
Hello guys!
I will complete my application this weekend. Is it too late?
Posted Dec 02, 2021 16:48
Hello guys!
I will complete my application this weekend. Is it too late?
no, it should be fine!
Posted Dec 07, 2021 17:23
Hi guys!
Is anyone acquainted with the theory of dropping transcripts? According to applicants from last year, whoever's transcript fell below their references - received offers in January. Does anyone know if this theory is true? How does it look in your case?
The order shall thus be like: Administration fee - Passed Check
Statement of academic purpose - Received
CV / Resume - Received
First reference - Passed Check
Second reference - Passed Check
Transcript Copy - Received
Thanks for your help!
[Edited by donmiguel on Dec 07, 2021]
</div><div>Statement of academic purpose - Received<br>
</div><div>CV / Resume - Received<br>
</div><div>First reference - Passed Check <br>
</div><div>Second reference - Passed Check <br>
</div><div>Transcript Copy - Received<br>
</div><div><br>
</div><div>Thanks for your help!</div>
Posted Dec 08, 2021 09:26
Does anyone know whether or not we can submit our application before our last referee has submitted their reference? One of my professor is taking awhile to submit their reference despite my best efforts in reminding him and I have not yet submitted my application to this day.
Posted Dec 08, 2021 10:59
Does anyone know whether or not we can submit our application before our last referee has submitted their reference? One of my professor is taking awhile to submit their reference despite my best efforts in reminding him and I have not yet submitted my application to this day.
Yes you can submit your application. I submitted my application before receiving both of my references. Your application won't be considered complete and processed by LSE admissions until you receive your second reference, but it can definitely be submitted. Hope that helps.
Posted Dec 08, 2021 15:28
Hello. Has anyone heard back? Or any update?
Posted Dec 09, 2021 10:27
Hello. Has anyone heard back? Or any update?
my transript dropped a few days ago!
Posted Dec 09, 2021 10:28
Hi guys!
Is anyone acquainted with the theory of dropping transcripts? According to applicants from last year, whoever's transcript fell below their references - received offers in January. Does anyone know if this theory is true? How does it look in your case?
The order shall thus be like: Administration fee - Passed Check
Statement of academic purpose - Received
CV / Resume - Received
First reference - Passed Check
Second reference - Passed Check
Transcript Copy - Received
Thanks for your help!
yes, this is how my documents look like now. It chnaged a few days ago :)
</div><div>Statement of academic purpose - Received<br>
</div><div>CV / Resume - Received<br>
</div><div>First reference - Passed Check <br>
</div><div>Second reference - Passed Check <br>
</div><div>Transcript Copy - Received<br>
</div><div><br>
</div><div>Thanks for your help!</div> [/quote]<br><br>yes, this is how my documents look like now. It chnaged a few days ago :)
Posted Dec 09, 2021 12:07
@seriouslylaw18: May I ask when you submitted your application?
<div><br></div><div>@seriouslylaw18: May I ask when you submitted your application?</div><div><br></div><div>
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Posted Dec 09, 2021 15:57
Hi guys!
Is anyone acquainted with the theory of dropping transcripts? According to applicants from last year, whoever's transcript fell below their references - received offers in January. Does anyone know if this theory is true? How does it look in your case?
The order shall thus be like: Administration fee - Passed Check
Statement of academic purpose - Received
CV / Resume - Received
First reference - Passed Check
Second reference - Passed Check
Transcript Copy - Received
Thanks for your help!
yes, this is how my documents look like now. It chnaged a few days ago :)
Same here, my transcript dropped at the end of November, hoping it's a good sign! I applied mid October.
</div><div>Statement of academic purpose - Received<br>
</div><div>CV / Resume - Received<br>
</div><div>First reference - Passed Check <br>
</div><div>Second reference - Passed Check <br>
</div><div>Transcript Copy - Received<br>
</div><div><br>
</div><div>Thanks for your help!</div> [/quote]<br><br>yes, this is how my documents look like now. It chnaged a few days ago :) [/quote] <br><br>Same here, my transcript dropped at the end of November, hoping it's a good sign! I applied mid October.
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