I would like to address letters of recommendation. One statement I read said that letters from judges and politicians were not as useful as letters from teachers and employers. Yes, I agree. It is certainly a part of the applicant's experience and certainly should be included as part of their thought process in going to law school. Experience is what makes a difference in candidates.
Some schools ask for letters explaining cultural, economic, or other diversity.
I was just hoping that I could somehow contest what the LSAC did. Widget, the letters of recommendation should be written by people who know you and can comment directly from experience on your qualifications. An alum's statement carries little weight unless they've donated millions of dollars to the program. Poor equals economically diverse. Adam, if you received your BA or BS two years ago, you presumably have been doing something since then.