Requesting a Letter of Recommendation

If you are requesting a letter of recommendation from me, please provide the following information.  
Note that some letters of recommendation are more extensive than others.  
Thus I may request different information based on the type of letter you are requesting.
I welcome gentle email reminders if the due date is approaching.  I will email you to confirm that I have sent your letter.

UNI Study Abroad:
*unofficial copy of your transcript; highlight the courses that you took from me
*current résumé if you have one (no problem if you don't)
*any international travel or other experiences that you think may be relevant (you can mention them in an email)
*deadline for my letter
        Please make your request at least one week in advance of the due date.

Scholarship:
*unofficial copy of your transcript; highlight the courses that you took from me
*current résumé if you have one (no problem if you don't)
*brief description of the scholarship; web site link if available
        What are the characteristics that qualify students for the scholarship?
*any experiences that you think may be relevant (you can mention them in an email)
*addressed, stamped envelope or URL for electronic submissions
*deadline for my letter
        Please make your request at least two weeks in advance of the due date.

Law School:
*unofficial copy of your transcript; highlight the courses that you took from me
*current résumé
*LSAT score if you have taken the exam
*LSDAS release/waiver form
        (I strongly recommend that you waive your right to see your letters of recommendation.)
*addressed, stamped envelope
*date by which you expect to complete your first application 
        Please make your request at least three weeks in advance of the date by which you would like your letter.

Graduate School:
*unofficial copy of your transcript; highlight the courses that you took from me
*current résumé 
*GRE score if you have taken the exam
*a brief description of the program; many master's programs have different names, so make sure I know the exact degree
        Tell me what interests you about the program.
        Does the program emphasize applied work?  Is it a general, theory-based program?
        The more I can tailor your letter to the specific program, the stronger it will be.
        But I need your help to provide me the background about the program.
        Please provide a web site link for each program if available.
*release/waiver forms for each school
        (I strongly recommend that you waive your right to see your letters of recommendation.)
*addressed, stamped envelope for each school or URL for electronic submissions
*deadline for my letter for each school
        Please make your request at least three weeks in advance of the due date.

Employment:
*unofficial copy of your transcript; highlight the courses that you took from me
*current résumé
*brief description of the job
        What are the characteristics that qualify applicants for the position?
*any experiences that you think may be relevant (you can mention them in an email)
*addressed, stamped envelope or URL for electronic submissions
*deadline for my letter
        Please make your request at least two weeks in advance of the due date.