Jennifer Said:

I need help writing a letter requesting adjournment for good cause for my Paralegal Program?

We Answered:

I work as a paralegal and we regularly request adjournments via letter, not a motion as the other poster said.

Tell the court something like: We represent X in a DWI matter for which a hearing is scheduled before you on ______. We are writing to request that this hearing be postponed (or adjourned) for _____ (how long or give a new date). Alternatively, you could "request that the Court grant an adjournment for _____."

Tell the court whether or not you have sought or received your opponent's consent. If your opponent is opposing your request, set forth the reasons why the Court should give you an adjournment anyway.

Sign off with "respectfully submitted" rather than "very truly yours."

Jerry Said:

Can you correct my letter, please? I'm writing to request to live ON campus?

We Answered:

Carefully compare your version with mine. See if you can determine the name of the Admissions Officer. It must be available from the university's website. Use it instead as it makes a better first impression since you are asking for a favorable decision. Also include your e-mail address and cell phone number.


Dear _________________


This letter is my formal request to live on campus in the Preston Hall residence.

I was accepted to the Faculty of Pure & Applied Sciences in April of last year, however, I was not able to start my program last academic year. At that time, I requested a year-long deferral of admission which was recently granted.

In my online application last year, I had selected the 'No' option for living on campus because I had planned to rent off-campus with friends. I have now changed my mind and feel that living in Preston Hall would be much safer and convenient for me.

Should it be necessary, I can be contacted at anytime via email at _____@____.___ or cell phone at xxx-yyy-zzzz.

For your consideration and approval, please. Thank you.


Yours sincerely,