I am applying for the LL.M program at Columbia Law. I was wondering If my recommenders had to send their letters with a recommendation form attached or a waiver signed by me, or if the letter of recommendation will suffice on its own. I have seen that most of the other universities proviede a form which must be attached to these letters but could not find in on the CLS web page.

Please help!

Thank you for your help.

Hi!

as Columbia, unlike other schools, does not provide forms, i assume your recommenders just have to sign the letters and seal them, without anything else..
well, that's what my recommenders did..
hope this helps!

Thank you very much! that does help!

Hello LAW1982,

Please see the below attachment from CLS website, hope this helps to answer ur question...

"5. Letters of Recommendation
(We do not require or provide a form to accompany your letters of recommendation.)
We require two original letters of recommendation from your law school professors, employers, supervisors, or other persons qualified to appraise your academic potential for graduate legal studies. At least one letter should come from a law school professor. If you have work experience (in addition to internships while in school), one letter should also come from a work supervisor. "To Whom It May Concern" letters (which tend to be very general), letters from family friends, and letters from prominent persons who have not supervised your work are not helpful. Letters of recommendation must be written by the recommender on official letterhead and addressed to the Office of Graduate Legal Studies. If your recommenders are unable to print the letters on official letterhead, ask them to include an explanation as to why they are unable to do so. (If your recommenders cannot write in English, please submit certified translations together with the original letters.) We reserve the right to disqualify letters written or translated, in part or whole, by the applicant. Submit both letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes with the recommenders signature across the back flap. "