As a professional lawyer you will be responsible for important documentation. Developing and delivering factual information will be a part of your every day life. You must use your resume to showcase your expertise that you have developed throughout your career. Your resume should reflect your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and your ability to develop rapport with each client, assuring commitment to success. Your experience is very important and will be a key to secure the desired position. Be specific and offer factual information, stating achievements to date throughout your career. Your lawyer's resume should clearly describe your ability to absorb new information, take effective decision and to work under pressure meeting strict deadlines. |
Lawyer Resume Template
Contact Information :
- Full name
- Campus and permanent addresses
- Telephone numbers
- Email address
Objective : Short and specific statement that includes position, industry and/or relevant skills.
Summary : This section should consist of a minimum of three and preferably not more than ten 'bullet points', each describing an achievement in terms of results. For example:
Experienced consultant with a five years experience in information technology. Strong project management skills with extensive knowledge in statistical processes.
Education : In reverse chronological order, required information includes:
- Degree(s) and major
- Date of graduation (month and year)
- Universities attended
- Location of universities (city and state)
- Any certifications or licenses related to your degree
Use Keywords : Use extensively, law related keywords and action verbs to describe your skills and achievements.
Try to use Action Verbs when constructing your statements :
Skills : Mention all your legal or law related strengths to make your resume outstanding.
Experience : List the recent experience first. For example:
Researched employment law issues and drafted legal memoranda on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA); performed research and prepared legal memoranda on litigation issues, attended depositions, participated in witness interviews etc.
