SECTION II
Resume & Cover Letter Writing
HOW TO WRITE EFFECTIVE
RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS
This section consists of suggestions about and examples of
legal resumes and cover letters. Before scheduling an appointment
for a resume critique, please use this information to revise your
current resume.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Legal Resume 1
Generic Sample 2
Law Related Action Verbs 3
Questions and Answers on Resume Writing 4
Sample Resumes 10
First-Year Student 11
Second-Year Student 12
Third-Year Student 15
Two-Page Resume 16
Third/Fourth Year Student 18
Reference Sheet 20
Third/Fourth Year Evening Division Student 21
Recent Graduate 22
Questions and Answers on Cover Letter Writing 23
Cover Letter Models: General 25
First-Year Student, Second-Year Students 26
Third-Year Student – Firm 28
Fourth-Year Students 29
2L/3L Student – Public Interest - Environmental Law 31
Out of Town Job Search 32
Acceptance/Rejection Samples 33
Alumni Cover Letter 34
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The Legal Resume: Format and Examples
There are a number of things to keep in mind when preparing your legal resume. First, a legal
resume varies in format and content from other types of resumes; therefore, it is probably necessary to
revise your current resume frequently. Potential employers will form their first impressions of you
while reviewing your resume. Consequently, you want to make sure your resume is a true reflection of
your skills, interests, abilities, accomplishments, and even your personality. When employers review
resumes, they will usually scan them first, looking quickly for achievements, experience and other
highlights. Instead of writing in sentences and paragraphs, use phrases; be concise. Through the
judicious use of spacing, highlighting, and underlining you can exercise a great deal of control over the
initial thirty-second scan your resume receives by emphasizing those items enhancing your candidacy.
Included in the following pages are: a general resume format; a list of law-related action verbs to
draw from when writing job descriptions for the "Experience" section of your resume; "Questions and
Answers on Resume Writing"; a number of sample resumes; "Questions and Answers on Cover Letter
Writing"; and cover letter samples.
Variations on the standard resume form are encouraged. You may decide to highlight certain
information and underplay other details depending on your targeted employer. Notice that, while each
sample resume generally conforms to the legal resume format, each is unique.
Be sure to use a substantial grade of stationary in a conservative color (white or off-white); avoid
stationary with imprinted fibertone (i.e., flecked or speckled). Your final documents should be perfectly
prepared with no errors. Additionally, legal employers are usually interested in obtaining as much
information as quickly as possible. Therefore, a resume that calls attention to keywords by using
underlining, uppercase letters or bold face type will appeal to employers.
Employers looking for legal talent expect clarity, neatness and evidence of strong
communication skills. If your resume is poorly designed, copied, not printed, difficult to scan, hard to
understand or contains a typographical error, you will give the employer reason to assume you may not
live up to his/her expectations of you on the job.
Remember, your resume is the first “writing sample” an employer will see!
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GENERIC SAMPLE
NAME
Street Address
City, State Zip
Phone Number(s)
E-mail Address
EDUCATION
Widener University Delaware Law School J.D. expected May 20__
Wilmington, Delaware
GPA/Rank: 3.010/Top 25 percent (include GPA only if 3.0 or higher)
Competitions: Include participation in Trial Advocacy, Writing, Moot
Court or Alternative Dispute Resolution Competitions
Activities: Active participation in student bar association groups
Memberships: Student Member of PA Bar Association
Name of Undergraduate School B.A. awarded May 20__
City, State
Major:
GPA: (or class rank) [Optional]
Honors:
Research:
Activities:
Memberships:
EXPERIENCE
Name of Employer Dates worked
City, State
Job Title. Job descriptions (use phrases beginning with action verbs;
divide phrases with semicolons or periods; use present tense if still working
with this employer; otherwise, the past tense of verbs should be used.
INTERESTS
This section is optional but recommended if space allows.
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Law-Related Action Verbs
accepted
accomplished
achieved
acquitted
adapted
added
administered
admitted
advised
advocated
afforded
aided
allocated
amended
analyzed
answered
appeared
applied
appointed
approved
arbitrated
argued
arranged
articulated
assembled
assessed
assisted
attained
attended
authored
balanced
billed
briefed
budgeted
catalogued
chaired
challenged
changed
classified
collected
combined
communicated
compared
competed
compiled
concluded
conducted
constructed
consulted
contracted
convinced
convicted
coordinated
corrected
corresponded
counseled
created
critiqued
cross-examined
debated
defended
defined
delivered
demonstrated
deposed
described
designed
determined
deterred
developed
devised
devoted
directed
disseminated
distributed
documented
drafted
edited
effected
elucidated
enforced
engaged
engineered
entered
established
evaluated
executed
exercised
expanded
explained
explored
exposed
facilitated
familiarized
filed
financed
focused
formulated
fulfilled
gathered
generated
governed
guided
handled
held
highlighted
identified
implemented
improved
increased
informed
initiated
innovated
inquired
instituted
instructed
interpreted
interrogated
interviewed
introduced
investigated
launched
litigated
maintained
managed
maximized
mediated
mobilized
modified
monitored
named
negotiated
observed
obtained
operated
orchestrated
organized
oriented
originated
oversaw
participated
persuaded
pinpointed
planned
predicted
prepared
presented
prevailed
produced
processed
proofed
prosecuted
protected
provided
publicized
pursued
questioned
read
recommended
reconciled
recorded
rectified
redirected
reduced
referred
reported
represented
researched
resolved
responded
revealed
reviewed
revised
ruled
scheduled
selected
served
settled
solved
specialized
specified
sponsored
strategized
strengthened
studied
submitted
subpoenaed
suggested
summarized
supervised
supported
surveyed
targeted
taught
tracked
trained
traveled
tried
updated
verified
won
worked
wrote
used
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Questions and Answers on Resume Writing
Below are frequently asked questions to the Career Development staff. The answers should help
you in preparing a rough draft of your resume before your appointment. We may then spend our time
clarifying wording and format, as well as dealing with concerns unique to your situation.
Keep in mind that the answers in this handout are only suggestions. There are a variety of
approaches you may wish to take in creating your resume.
GENERAL
Q: What is the purpose of a resume?
A: A resume serves to introduce you to potential employers in the most favorable light
possible, ultimately culminating in interviews. Further, what you include in your resume
will influence the interviewer’s questions and the tone of the interview in general. You
actually exert a significant amount of control over the interview by what you present in
your resume.
Q. How do I begin to write a resume?
A. The first thing you do when drafting a resume is to take an inventory of everything you
have done. To begin this process you are going to make six (6) different lists with the
following headings: education, work experience, activities, academics, interests and
miscellaneous.
Under education, list all post-secondary education including law school, colleges and
universities attended, exchange programs, off-campus study, etc. List degrees, month
and year obtained or expected to obtain, names and locations of schools, major and
minor, and grade point average.
Under work experience, list all jobs held full time, part time, paid or unpaid including
externships. List the months and years you worked, position, name and location of
employer, and your duties and responsibilities. You may also choose to create a separate
legal experience section in order to distinguish your legal positions from your non-legal
positions.
Under activities, list all extra- and co-curricular activities, i.e., organized groups, teams,
clubs, community involvements in which you participated in both undergraduate school
and in law school.
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Under academics, list scholarships received, class rank, special recognition and academic
achievements.
Under interests, list hobbies, travel experiences and special talents.
Under miscellaneous, list everything you left out thus far. This list may contain computer
languages and software, foreign languages, etc.
DO NOT LIMIT YOURSELF AT THIS POINT; LIST EVERYTHING, EVEN IF IT
SEEMS TRIVIAL.
Q. Now that I have all this information, what do I do with it?
A. Once you have made your lists, the editing process begins. Ask yourself the following
questions for each item listed: Do I feel a sense of pride or accomplishment? Does it
relate to what a prospective employer might be looking for? What aspects of my
education, experience or skills will be most attractive to an employer? For example,
working at Hershey Park as a ride attendant for three years may seem trivial to you, but
being a conscientious worker and having the ability to deal with the public during this job
may be pertinent information. Which things on my list show different aspects of my
personality?
Q. What do I do once I have identified the most pertinent information?
A. Organize your information. Review the sample resumes in this packet. Prepare a draft
copy of your resume and make an appointment with the Career Development Office to
have it reviewed. Once the CDO has offered suggestions, prepare a final product.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Q: Should I include my memberships in student organizations and participation in activities?
How should I include them?
A: In general, well-rounded individuals impress legal employers, so it is recommended that
you list your activities on your resume. The next question is, “What are the most
important items to put on the resume?” Ask yourself which facts are most important to
you, as well as what you are trying to accomplish. If you are trying to emphasize your
writing ability or experience, you may include writing for the Widener Law Review or
your participation in a writing competition. For future litigators, it may be important to
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stress excellence in advocacy skills and training. Consider adding participation in trial
competitions or memberships in Moot Court and/or Moe Levine.
PRE-LEGAL EDUCATION/EMPLOYMENT
Q: How much information about pre-legal education should I include? Should I mention
high school?
A: As with all sections of your resume, emphasize your highest levels of achievement. For
example, mention serious academic honors and achievements, as well as positions of
leadership in organizations. The inclusion of social/recreational activities will help
present you as well-rounded. Regarding high school: this information is rarely included
unless a specific reason exists for doing so, e.g., you attended a small select prep school
or a school that you believe will be of special significance to the employer.
Q: What if I have little or no legal background or experience?
A: Probably at least one of your jobs, if not all, facilitated the development of skills and
abilities which are used by a lawyer. For example, if you have sales experience or have
otherwise dealt directly with people, you have probably developed excellent oral
communication skills. Additionally, your participation in undergraduate activities and
organizations may provide employers insight into your organizational and leadership
skills. Other transferable skills include research and writing, analytical skills, problem
solving, supervisory skills, ability to handle large workloads, negotiation skills, and
ability to work independently.
Your career goals will influence the manner in which you present your experience. If
you have experience in a field in which you wish to continue, it makes sense to include
that experience. If your goal is to work for a law firm, emphasize your legal or law-
related experience, such as law clerk. Remember to use law-related action words such as
"drafted," "interviewed," "argued," etc., to assist you in describing your skills in a legally
relevant manner. NOTE: It is recommended that you do not include personal pronouns
on your resume.
Q: What if I have substantial professional experience that is not law-related?
A: You will want to find a balance whereby you emphasize the fact that you are a person
with extensive professional experience, but without over-emphasizing your particular
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field. You want to demonstrate that your orientation is now toward a law career, and that
skills developed through previous work experience are transferable. An appointment
with a Career Counselor will help you determine whether this is an appropriate option.
Q: What if I have held a variety of jobs that were not on the same professional level to which
I now aspire?
A: You may include a short paragraph summarizing such experiences, e.g., "Held various
hospitality industry positions providing the opportunity to build communication/public
relations skills." If you worked in order to help finance your education, you may include
this information, e.g., "Worked summers throughout college as (include title, separated
by commas) contributing substantially to college tuition." See Resume Sample p. 13.
Q: What if I have little or no work background?
A: In this case, emphasize positions of responsibility, activities, honors and grades in college
and law school, as well as community interests and volunteer activities.
PERSONAL/INTERESTS
Q: Should I include personal data such as birth date, marital status, and health?
A: The appropriate emphasis in a resume is on professional qualifications. Personal data is
not included.
Q: What if I took several years off to raise my children? How should this be reflected on my
resume?
A: If your gap in time is more than 6 months, it should be addressed in your resume. Create
an “Other Experience” section towards the end of your resume. Briefly state that you
were involved with significant volunteer and/or leadership positions (i.e. PTA Treasurer,
School Fund Raiser- raised amount in # of years). These are significant achievements
and denote skills that are transferable to the legal industry.
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Q: Should I list interests on a resume?
A: This is an optional section on a resume, which is seen with increasing frequency. The
advantage is that by including interests, you make it known you are a well-rounded
person, and you create a safe topic of conversation, which can serve as an icebreaker for
the interviewer.
Q: How should I handle affiliations, which may point out a political, religious, or other
orientation different from a potential employer?
A: In order to strike a balance between being practical and being true to yourself, you must
decide how important to your identity that affiliation is, and whether or not you can work
comfortably with an employer with a different viewpoint. For example, if the affiliation
is crucial to your identity, but you could work with an employer with a divergent
viewpoint, you may want to de-emphasize the affiliation or leave it out. If you could not
work with such an employer, it may be more important that your resume make your
affiliation clear to potential employers.
REFERENCES
Q: What about references?
A: Ideally, references should be respected individuals in the legal field who are able to speak
to your legal abilities. Include references as a separate document to your resume, listing
each reference's name, title, work address, and work phone. If the relationship is not
apparent, you might also consider including a brief line describing that person’s
relationship to you, e.g.: supervising attorney at Smith, Jones, and Wilson. You should
confirm this information with your references; advise them as to when you will begin
your job search, and follow-up with a courtesy copy of your resume for each reference.
BAR EXAMINATIONS/ADMISSIONS
Q. How should I reflect that I sat for a Bar Exam on my resume?
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A: One example would be to include a separate section as your first entry on your resume
entitled: BAR EXAMINATION(S) and then list “Commonwealth of Pennsylvania” July
2014, results pending.
Q: As a graduate, how should I word my bar admission(s)?
A: There are several ways to present your bar admission(s). One alternative is to include
separate header entitled “BAR ADMISSIONS" and then list "Supreme Court of
Pennsylvania November 2014; Supreme Court of New Jersey, December, 2014; U.S.
District Court E.D. Pa., November, 2014.” See Resume Sample, p. 22. Another
alternative is to center your bar admission across the page and state "Admitted to
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania November, 2014:" or "Admitted to Practice
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, November, 2014." In any event, your bar admission(s)
should appear at the top of your resume.
MISCELLANEOUS
Q: May I get further assistance with my resume?
A: Yes. After reading the information in this packet you may still want suggestions about
specific concerns. Please make an appointment with the Career Development Office
counselors to review your resume draft and discuss your career options.
The following is a checklist to aid in resume preparation.
__ Hold your resume at arm's length to see how it looks
__ Evaluate the content of your resume
__ Make important information easy to find
__ Use action verbs to describe work responsibilities
__ Use the correct tense (past/present) of action verbs
__ Review resume for correct capitalization, punctuation and dates
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__ Review resume for consistency in date format usage
__ Make your name stand out by utilizing bold text, underlining or capital letters
__ List your current address, email address and telephone number
__ Match your resume content to the employer and the position sought
__ Include only accurate information
__ Review for typographical, grammatical and spelling errors
__ Eliminate excessive type/font styles, sizes, lines or boxes creating a "busy" look
__ Avoid excessive blank space on your resume
__ Avoid excessive repetition of words or phrases including articles like "a," "an" and “the."
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First-Year Student
JOHN J. JUSTICE
1515 Somewhere Street
Anywhere, Pennsylvania 17110
(717) 999-9999
EDUCATION
Widener University Delaware Law School J.D. expected May 20__
Wilmington, Delaware
Competitions: Alternative Dispute Resolution, finalist
Memberships: Pennsylvania Bar Association, Student Division
Dickinson College B.A. awarded May 20__
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Major: Political Science
GPA: 3.18
Honor: Dean’s List (all semesters); Dickinson Scholar
Activities: NCAA Division III (Centennial Conference), Captain – Track & Field
Volunteer: Habitat for Humanity – Chester, PA (semester breaks)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Widener University Delaware Law School Fall 20__
Wilmington, Delaware
Law Library Assistant. Worked in government documents section; maintained tax and
labor loose-leaf services; filed state and federal slip laws; assisted patrons in locating the
proper reference materials and government documents.
Dickinson College Fall 20__ & Spring 20__
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Resident Assistant. Assisted students in campus residence hall with academic and social
issues; developed programming; maintained safety and order in the residence halls.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
*Held various other positions throughout college, including bartender, lifeguard and waiter to
finance undergraduate education.
INTERESTS
Softball, golf, theater
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Second-Year Student – Extended Division
MARILYN R. SPENCER
20 Spring Drive
Malvern, PA 19111
(610) 541-0000
EDUCATION
Widener University Delaware Law School J.D. expected May 20__
Wilmington, Delaware Extended Division
GPA: 3.013 (Top 20 percent = 3.011)
Honor: Certificate of Achievement: Torts
Leadership: Treasurer, Environmental Law and Policy Society
Competition: Pace University Environmental Law Writing Competition - semi-finalist
Lehigh University B.S. awarded May 20__
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania cum laude
Major: Economics
Minor: Business Administration
Activity: Chi Omega Sorority, Intramural Sports Coordinator
Study Abroad: University of Cologne (
2 semesters), Cologne, West Germany
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Jones & Powell May 20__ - Present
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Law Clerk. Conduct legal research primarily in the area of insurance defense claims arising out of
medical malpractice suits; draft briefs, memoranda and pleadings; summarize depositions; assist attorney
in trial preparation; and observe appellate arguments.
The Honorable Donald E. Wieand Summer 20__
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Judicial Clerk. Analyzed cases submitted to and/or argued before the Superior Court; researched case
and statutory law; drafted opinions and bench memoranda and assisted with court week duties.
EMPLOYMENT
Lambert Industries June 20__ - May 20__
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Account Executive. Assessed customer requirements; generated corporate accounts in excess of $2
million; procured government business; negotiated pricing structure for purchasing contracts; and
reviewed and evaluated new product implementation procedures.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Lehigh University Alumni Club - Board of Directors, Big Brother/Big Sister Program - 3 year volunteer
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Second-Year Student – Regular Division
JANE D. DEMURRER
2030 Anywhere Road
Somewhere, Pennsylvania 19380
EDUCATION
Widener University Delaware Law School J.D. expected May 20__
Wilmington, Delaware
Rank: 10 out of 159
Law Review: The Delaware Journal of Corporate Law, Staff
Honors: Widener Scholar; Dean's Honors List (Fall 20xx and Spring 20xx);
Phi Delta Phi, Harrington Inns of Court
Memberships: American Bankruptcy Institute, Student Membership
Saint Joseph's University B.A. awarded May 20__
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Major: History
GPA: 3.46
Honors: Phi Alpha Theta, National History Honor Society
Pi Gamma Nu, Social Science Honor Society
Dean's List (all semesters)
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
United States Bankruptcy Court Summer 20__
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Reading, Pennsylvania
Law Clerk. Researched legal issues related to the United States Bankruptcy Code;
drafted judicial opinions; and observed Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 hearings and pre-
hearing judicial conferences.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Macys, Inc. Summers 20__-20__
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Assistant Manager. Supervised and trained staff of 14 employees. Handled all
opening and closing procedures, sales meetings and incentive program, bank deposits,
receipts and computer level inventory control.
Held various positions throughout college to help finance undergraduate education.
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Second-Year Student – Regular Division
John M. Alexander
119 Crawford Lane
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania 19099
(215) 444-4444
EDUCATION
Widener University Delaware Law School J.D. expected May 20__
Wilmington, Delaware
Honors: Certificate of Achievement - Property I
High Grades: Torts I (A); Property I (A+); Legal Methods (A-)
Member: Pennsylvania Bar Association, Student Division
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
The Pennsylvania State University B.S. awarded May 20__
University Park, Pennsylvania
Major: Internal Family Studies
Minor: Business/Liberal Arts
GPA: 3.1/4.0
Honor: University Scholarship - Freshman Year
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Delaware County Legal Services August 20__ to Present
Media, Pennsylvania
Legal Assistant: Assist attorneys representing indigent clients in matters of general practice including
divorce, child custody, personal injury and landlord/tenant law.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Dick’s Sporting Goods May 20__ to July 20__
Christiana, Delaware
Sales: Assisted customers in selection of merchandise; operated cash register; opened and closed
department.
VOLUNTEER WORK
County Division Three Little League Coach
Division of Youth and Family Services-Big Brother Program
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Third-Year Student – Regular Division
U. Charles Cullen, III
1300 North South Road
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17999
(717) 111-1111
EDUCATION
Widener University Delaware Law School J.D. expected May 20__
Wilmington, Delaware
G.P.A.: 3.243; (Top 20% of class)
Honors: Moot Court Honor Society
Advocacy Training: Intensive Trial Advocacy Program
Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
Leadership: Class Representative, Student Bar Association
Memberships: Pennsylvania Bar Association, Student Division
Gettysburg College B.A. awarded June 20__
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
GPA: 3.25
Major: Finance
Honors: Dean's List (8 semesters)
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Katz & Simmons Summer 20_
Media, Pennsylvania
Law Clerk. Conducted legal research on medical malpractice issues. Drafted motions for summary
judgment and summaries of depositions. Conducted client intake interviews. Assisted in trial preparation
and organized exhibits.
Chester County Court of Common Pleas, West Chester, Pennsylvania Summer 20__
Judicial Clerk Intern. Assisted Judge's law clerk in reviewing briefs, petitions and orders; researched
criminal law and procedural issues; assisted in trial preparation and trial conferences; drafted opinions.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania September 20__ - May 20__
Dormitory Resident Assistant. Served as a counselor for 75 coed students in a university residential
hall. Coordinated dormitory activities; acted as student liaison in dealing with university administration;
performed various counseling functions.
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Two-Page Resume
CHRISTOPHER P. ALLEN
2500 East West Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19999
home (215) 555-5555
work (215) 666-6666
EDUCATION
Widener University Delaware Law School J.D./M.B.A. expected May 20__
School of Law Evening Division
Wilmington, Delaware
Honors: Certificate of Achievement, Civil Procedure
Membership: Philadelphia Bar Association, Student Division
School of Business Administration
Chester, Pennsylvania
Honors: Dean’s List (2 semesters)
Temple University B.B.A. awarded May 19__
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania summa cum laude
Major: Accounting
G.P.A.: 3.8/4.0
Honors: Dean’s List (all semesters)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Philadelphia Platforms, Inc. March 20__ - Present
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Controller. Supervise financial management of corporation. Plan and implement budgets and
cash flow analysis. Prepare payroll and all corporate tax returns. Oversee computer and manual
operations including internal auditing. (November 20_ - February 20_ )
Senior Staff Accountant. Prepared tax returns for individuals, corporations and partnerships;
provided compilation and review services; represented clients at tax audits and arranged deferred
payment agreements with various governmental agencies. Achievements – Promoted to Senior
Staff Accountant after one year as Junior Staff Accountant. (November 20__ – October 20__)
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Junior Staff Accountant. Worked with senior staff accountants to assist with preparation of tax
returns; attended client tax audits with senior staff; assisted with other general administrative
tasks. (December 20_ - October 20_)
McTavish and Company July 20__ - November 20__
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Junior Accountant. Maintained cost accounting and inventory records and assisted in
preparation of monthly financial reports to management.
Safety Insurance Co. May 20__ - June 20__
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Claims Service Representative. Received and reviewed property and casualty claim reports;
recorded statements from involved parties and witnesses and participated in other investigative
and claim settlement procedures. Achievements – revised claims procedure manual and
successfully negotiated 50 claims resulting in 20% cost savings for company.
Office Assistant. Handled high volume of client intakes; performed scheduling and general
administrative tasks.
Wilson Temporary Staffing Inc. May 19__ - April 20__
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Temporary Secretary. Worked in various business settings on a temporary basis, assisting
management with accounting, budgets and secretarial duties, such as web maintenance, filing,
and client communications.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Habitat for Humanity
Red Cross Blood Drive Representative
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Certified Public Accountant
INTERESTS
Classical music, piano, world history, certified NASCAR Mechanic
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UCATON
Third/Fourth Year Student
Joseph Davis
2525 North Main Street
North Ashcroft, New Jersey 19999
(215) 222-2222
EDUCATION
Widener University Delaware Law School Juris Doctor expected May 20__
Wilmington, Delaware
GPA: 3.21
Honors: Executive Board Member, Moe Levine Trial Advocacy Honor Society
Oral Advocacy: Semi-finalist, Hugh B. Pearce Trial Advocacy Competition
Argued State's case-in-chief in matter involving collection of fire
insurance policy
Law Review: Case note Writer, The Widener Law Review
Memberships: Association of Trial Lawyers of America
New Jersey Bar Association, Student Membership
American Criminal Justice Association, Student Membership
Villanova University Bachelor of Arts awarded May 20__
Villanova, Pennsylvania
Major: Political Science
Minor: Criminal Justice
Honors: Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Honor Society;
Dean’s List – 3 semesters
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Smith, Jones & Brown Summer 20__
Cherry Hill, Pennsylvania
Law Clerk. Drafted discovery requests and responses in personal injury cases; performed
investigative services necessary for preparation of cases including witness interviews,
document searches, and filing of pleadings in state and federal courts.
Court of Common Pleas Summer 20__
Pretrial Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bail Interviewer. Interviewed defendants prior to preliminary arraignment and assimilated
information on prior record, current charges, and court appearance history to determine risk
of flight; provided conclusions as to appropriate bail amounts and recommendations to the
Presiding Municipal Court Judge for purposes of lodging bench warrants.
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Third/Fourth Year Student
Lawrence L. Marks
121 Progress Street
Folcroft, PA 19999
(215) 555-5555
e-mail: [email protected]
EDUCATION
Widener University Delaware Law School J.D. expected May 20__
Wilmington, Delaware
GPA: 3.069
Class Rank: Top 25%
Honors: Law Review, Widener Law Journal
Publication: Marks, Lawrence L., The Fourth Amendment in the New
Millennium. 8 Widener L. J. 212 (20__)
Activities: Widener New Horizons Club, Vice President
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Student Division
St. Joseph’s University B.A. awarded May 20__
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Major: English
GPA: 3.5
Honors: Dean’s List (7 of 8 semesters)
Activity: Varsity Soccer Team
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Pennsylvania Civil Clinic May 20__ - present
Widener University Delaware Law School
Certified Legal Intern. Conduct legal research; draft pleadings, memoranda and briefs; interview
clients; negotiate agreements; represent clients at mediation as well as court hearings pursuant to
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules 321 and 322.
Smith, Jones & Brown Summer 20__
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Law Clerk. Conducted legal research, prepared motions, and drafted memoranda on a variety of
topics relating to corporate law; assisted in trial preparation.
INTERESTS
Golf, Music, U.S. History
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REFERENCE PAGE - SEPARATE DOCUMENT FROM RESUME
Lawrence L. Marks
121 Progress Street
Folcroft, PA 19999
(215) 555-5555
e-mail: [email protected]
REFERENCES
Professor Thomas Torts
Widener University Delaware Law School
4601 Concord Pike
Wilmington, Delaware 19803
(302) 477-3900
(Torts Professor)
John D. Smith, Esquire
Smith, Jones & Brown
277 Somewhere Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19999
(215) 999-9999
(Supervising Attorney at Smith, Jones & Brown)
Professor Frances Finance
Widener University Delaware Law School
4601 Concord Pike
Wilmington, Delaware 19803
(302) 477-3900
(Business Organizations Professor)
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Third/Fourth Year Evening Division
Patricia Patent
123 Main Street
Anywhere, Delaware 12345
(302) 555-1234
EDUCATION
Widener University Delaware Law School J.D. expected May 20__
Wilmington, Delaware Extended Division
Rank: Top 30%
Honors: Certificate of Achievement, Legal Methods II
Certificate of Achievement, Patent Law
High Grades: Legal Methods II (A-)
Patent Law (A+)
Copyright Law (A)
University of Pennsylvania B.S. awarded May 20__
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania summa cum laude
Major: Chemical Engineering
G.P.A.: 3.82/4.0
Honors: Dean’s List (all semesters)
Activities: President, Engineering Society
Dormitory Resident Advisor
Chair, Special Olympics Committee (Fall 1998)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Patent and Trademark Office June 20__ - Present
Washington, D.C.
Patent Examiner. Determine the patentability of inventions submitted by engineers, inventors and
scientists to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Analyze the subject matter of the application for
a patent, as well as the prior art to the field. Grant or reject the claims of the application. Possess
area of specialization in chemical engineering. Gained knowledge of patent laws and rules of
practice using the Manual of Patent Examining Practice and Procedure.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
United States Patent and Trademark Office March 20__
INTERESTS
Renaissance Art, Antiques, Gardening, Hot Air Ballooning
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Recent Graduate
SARA M. ABRAHAMSON
429 Alcott Drive
Wilmington, Delaware 19808
(302) 478-2222 (H)
BAR ADMISSIONS
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania November 20__
State of New Jersey December 20__
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Schaffer and Lewis September 20__ to Present
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Associate Attorney. Civil defense firm with emphasis in patent litigation; correspond with clients
and provide opinions as to patentability of client's products; assigned an excess of twenty-five files.
Law Clerk. Researched legal issues; prepared briefs, motions, pleadings and discovery responses.
(November 20_ - May 20_)
Law Offices of Alan C. Marks May 20__ to September 20__
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Law Clerk. Firm specializing in personal injury litigation; researched legal issues; prepared briefs,
motions, pleadings and discovery; corresponded with clients and interviewed trial witnesses;
prepared files for arbitration and trial.
EDUCATION
Widener University Delaware Law School J.D. awarded May 20__
Wilmington, Delaware
High Grades: Contracts II; Criminal Procedure; Legal Methods/Analysis, Research & Writing
Activities: Student Bar Association, Class Representative
Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
Women's Law Caucus
Research: Completed research in the area of Toxic Tort Litigation under the direction of
Professor Theresa X. Torts.
Villanova University B.S. awarded May 20__
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Major: Industrial Engineering
Minor: English Literature
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON COVER LETTER WRITING
Q. What information should I include in a cover letter?
A. A cover letter should highlight your skills and qualifications as they relate to your targeted
employer. This differs from the resume, which highlights your achievements and
accomplishments. Your cover letter should not repeat verbatim the information contained in
your resume, but instead, demonstrate how your skills can meet the employer's needs. The
employer perceives the cover letter as a writing sample and/or work product; therefore, it
should be treated as such by you. NOTE: A common pitfall in writing a cover letter is the
over-use of personal pronouns to begin sentences and paragraphs. Always review your cover
letter to determine if editing is necessary.
Q. What is the appropriate length of a cover letter?
A. The cover letter should be written in a strong, concise, but brief manner. It is strongly
recommended that a cover letter be no more than one page in length.
Q. May I use the same cover letter for each employer?
A. In today's competitive job market, every effort should be made to strengthen your candidacy.
Individuality and creativity will pique the interest of the reader while the mass mailing of
form cover letters is ineffective and wasteful and easily recognized by the employer. It
conveys a lack of research and, therefore, knowledge about the employer, as well as a lack of
commitment to wanting to work for that employer. Conducting research on employers
before preparing your cover letter enables you to personalize or target cover letters to
individual employers.
Q. How should I address my cover letter?
A. It is best to address your cover letter to the firm's designated contact person. If this
information is not available, it is suggested you phone the firm to acquire the name of the
contact person. If you cannot determine who the individual contact person is, use the title of
the firm's contact person, e.g., “Recruitment Coordinator," "Hiring Partner," etc. AVOID the
use of “Dear Sir" or "Dear Madam" or “To Whom It May Concern” as salutations.
Q. What does an employer look for when reading a cover letter?
A. You should answer the reader's questions, “Why is this candidate interested in my
firm/organization?” "What can this candidate do for me (my organization)?" Tell the
employer specifically why you want to work for them and also convey to the employer your
relevant experience and abilities as well as concrete evidence that you possess those skills
necessary to perform the job. Remember that your cover letter is, in a very real sense, a
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schematic of yourself. It reflects your personality, your attention to detail, your
communication skills, your enthusiasm, and your intellect. Your cover letter and resume are
usually all an employer has to decide whether or not you will reach the next phase in the
application process -- the interview. These documents are the first Writing Samples an
employer reads, as such, they should be concisely written and free of any typographical or
grammatical errors.
Q. How should I address a request for salary requirements in a job ad?
A. Often it is difficult to determine what a specific position will pay. Although you may be
interested, there is a concern that your salary requirements may be too high or too low for
consideration for the position. The best way to handle this request is to state a salary range
that is typical for the position, e.g., I am currently interviewing for positions in the low to
mid sixties. The Career Development Office has salary surveys available to help you
determine what the market will bear for the position you seek in your geographic region.
CAUTION: All documents should be spell checked/proofread for errors before sending/mailing to
employers.
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SAMPLE COVER LETTERS
Below is a standard cover letter format for reference when creating cover letters.
Your Name
Mailing Address
City, State and Zip Code
Telephone Number
E-mail Address
Today’s Date
Contact’s Name, Job Title
Firm/Organization Name
Mailing Address
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) Last Name:
The first paragraph should answer the questions: Why do you want to work for this employer and
what intrigued you about the potential position? Start the letter with an attention getter: a statement that
establishes a connection with your reader, research conducted, or person who referred you. State
something unique about the firm or organization and why it is of specific interest to you. Briefly state
what job you are applying for and briefly who you are (1L, 2L, 3L, licensed DE attorney, etc…).
The second and/or third paragraphs should consist of relevant points about the firm’s/organization’s
needs and your qualifications and how you can add value. Reference your enclosed resume here (i.e. As
my enclosed resume provides, …). This is where you need to sell yourself! Relate your skills and
qualifications, whether direct or transferable, to the needs of the employer by stating relevant
experience, achievements and how it benefits the employer. You should support all statements of your
abilities with specific examples of your achievements or job tasks that relate to your abilities. (i.e. “I
have excellent organizational skills and in my current position created a new database for client files”…)
Do not summarize your resume. Keep in mind that the focus of this paragraph should be what you can
do for them, not what they can do for you! (You may find it helpful to break this information into two
paragraphs, one concentrating on your knowledge, skills and abilities, and a second paragraph relating
these qualifications to the employers needs.)
The closing paragraph should pave your way to an interview. Restate your interest in the position
and your desire for an interview. Thank the reader for his/her time and consideration. Restate your
phone # and email address for their convenience.
Very truly yours,
Your handwritten signature
Your Name (typed)
Enclosure(s) – Use the term enclosure if sending materials by regular mail.
Attachment(s) – Use the term attachment if sending materials by e-mail.
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FIRST-YEAR SAMPLE
Joshua S. Silverstone
53 Colony Boulevard
Building 3, Apartment 1067
Wilmington, DE 19927
(302) 555-9842
josh_silrock@gmail.com
(Insert date here)
Joanne Angelou, Esquire
Hiring Partner
Dewey, Snerd & Angelou, LLC
6822 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19722
Dear Ms. Angelou:
At your suggestion and Mr. Joseph Bush, I reviewed the information on your website concerning your
summer program and was intrigued by the significant opportunities offered for legal research and writing. I have
excelled in my legal writing classes and look forward to the prospect of making a positive contribution in your
summer program.
As my attached resume indicates, my work background has allowed me to develop numerous job skills
applicable to the legal world. As the co-chair of my mock trial team in college, I began my training in public
speaking and oral advocacy. As a cashier and later manager for Office Depot in Wilmington, I experienced a
high-pressure work environment where I was required to balance competing priorities and keep customers happy
while also implementing cost-saving strategies. Currently, I am working part-time as a telemarketer for a local
credit card company and have developed my communication and problem-solving skills, which I am confident
will help me succeed as your summer intern.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications. I can be reached at (302)
Very truly yours,
Joshua S. Silverstone
Attachment
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SECOND-YEAR SAMPLE
Kaneesha C. Washington
451 South Cherry Avenue
Holland Point, DE 19825
(302) 555-7621
(Insert date here)
Lawrence H. Schwartz, Esquire
Schwartz and Associates
The Riddick Building, Suite 86015
2400 John F. Kennedy Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Dear Mr. Schwartz:
Your website mentions that your firm represents plaintiffs in products liability and medical malpractice
matters. I am very interested in these areas of practice and would greatly appreciate the opportunity to positively
contribute to the work at your firm. I am currently a second year law student at Widener University Delaware
Law School and would like to be considered for your summer clerkship position as advertised through my Career
Development Office.
As my attached resume demonstrates, my background includes a variety of experience that is relevant to
your litigation practice. Last summer, I worked with the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the Pennsylvania
Office of the Attorney General. That position allowed me to perform a variety of tasks including conducting legal
research, writing memoranda of law, counseling consumers on products liability issues and negotiating
settlements with business owners. In addition, my work as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for the past
six (6) years has taught me how to balance my priorities and provided me with valuable people skills, which I
developed further while working for the Attorney General. My EMT experience also exposed me to legal issues
related to healthcare, including medical malpractice.
I am confident that my work with the Attorney General has prepared me to contribute to your products
liability practice, while my EMT experience will serve you well in the analysis of medical malpractice matters. I
look forward to meeting with you to discuss my qualifications. I can be reached at (302) 555-6721 or via email at
[email protected]. Thank you for your consideration.
Very truly yours,
Kaneesha C. Washington
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THIRD-YEAR SAMPLE-FIRM
Jane R. Green
114 Silverside Road
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 454-2252
jgreen@gmail.com
(Insert date here)
Jonathan F. Gold, Esquire
Senior Partner
Silver, Gold & Platinum LLC
416 Legal Way, Suite 411
Georgetown, DE 19967
Dear Mr. Gold:
I met your colleague, Janice Emerald, at a Delaware Bar Association function, and she recommended I
contact you immediately regarding an open associate attorney position with your firm. After reviewing your
website, I was excited to read about your successful Criminal Defense practice. I have a strong interest in criminal
defense work and have discussed my relevant experience below. I am currently a third-year student at Widener
University Delaware Law School and am on schedule to graduate this May.
As my attached resume indicates, I have had two valuable internships as a Delaware Law student. After
my first year, I was selected to work as a summer intern with the Delaware Attorney General’s Office. This
experience allowed me to participate in each aspect of the criminal justice system and also provided me with
practical experience drafting legal orders and memoranda. During my second summer, I interned with the United
States Army’s Judge Advocate General Corps. While there, I assisted in Courts-Martial and drafted briefs on
behalf of the United States of America. My exposure to the prosecution of criminal cases for the State of
Delaware and The United States Army has provided me with a valuable and strategic perspective on criminal
defense work, which will be of benefit to you in your practice.
I look forward to meeting with you to discuss my qualifications in further detail. I can be reached at (302)
Very truly yours,
Jane R. Green
Attachment
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JUDICIAL CLERKSHIP SAMPLE (with prior clerkship experience)
John C. Law
2117 North Widener Avenue
New Wilmington, PA 08797
(610) 555-1212
(Insert date here)
The Honorable Richard A. Bean
Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas
400 Swede Street, P.O. Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Dear Judge Bean:
During this past school year, I had the honor of working as an extern with your colleague Judge LeRoy
Mervin. Since he has retired from the bench, Judge Mervin suggested I contact you to express my interest in
applying for a judicial clerkship with you during the 2015-2016 term. I am currently a fourth year evening
division student at Widener University Delaware Law School. In addition, I am a native of Norristown and intend
to practice law in my hometown.
My experience with Judge Mervin exposed me to the challenges and rewards offered while working as
judicial clerk. I carried out a wide variety of tasks for the Judge, such as performing legal research, drafting
opinions, assisting during voir dire and providing support at settlement conferences. These experiences would
allow me to make an immediate positive contribution to your chambers should you grant me the opportunity to
work with you. In addition, my academic achievements support my ability to positively contribute to your work.
For example, I obtained a Certificate of Achievement in Legal Methods II signifying the highest grade in the
class. I also performed well above the class average in my Pennsylvania Civil Practice class and the Intensive
Trial Advocacy Program.
I look forward to utilizing both my academic and work experience and skills as outlined above and in my
attached resume. I would be honored to meet with you to discuss the contributions I might make to your chambers
and can be reached at your convenience at (610) 555-1212 or via email at [email protected].
Thank you for considering my application.
Respectfully,
John C. Law
Attachment
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JUDICIAL CLERKSHIP SAMPLE (NO PRIOR CLERKSHIP EXPERIENCE)
Jane C. Law
2117 North Widener Avenue
New Wilmington, PA 08797
(610) 555-1212
(Insert date here)
The Honorable Helen T. Thomas
Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas
400 Swede Street, P.O. Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Dear Judge Thomas:
I am writing to you to express my interest in clerking for your chambers post graduation from law school.
I am currently a fourth year evening division student at Widener University Delaware Law School. In addition, I
am a native of Norristown and intend to practice law in my hometown.
As my attached resume details, I have served as an intern with two law firms in Montgomery County,
Pennsylvania. At both of these firms, I conducted legal research and drafted memoranda, briefs and motions. In
addition, my academic achievements support my ability to positively contribute to your work. For example, I
obtained a Certificate of Achievement in Legal Methods II signifying the highest grade in the class. I also
performed above average in my Pennsylvania Civil Practice class and the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program. I
am confident that my research and writing experience as well as my exposure to Pennsylvania procedural rules
will allow me to make an immediate positive contribution to your chambers.
I look forward to applying both my legal experience and skills outlined above and in my attached resume.
I would be honored to meet with you to discuss my qualifications in further detail. I can be reached at your
Thank you for considering my application.
Respectfully,
Jane C. Law
Attachment
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THIRD-YEAR EXTENDED DIVISION (3ED) SAMPLE – ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Joan E. Barnes
1101 North Oak Road
Castle Park, NJ 08062
(876) 555-9263
(Insert date here)
Carol E. Gowling, Esquire
Executive Director
Friends of Coral Reefs
4450 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 200
Washington, D.C. 20034
Dear Ms. Gowling:
In examining your website, I was very impressed by the variety of activities that Friends of Reefs
undertakes to educate lawmakers and the public regarding the dangers faced by the reef ecosystem. I would like to
be considered for your summer intern position that you listed on PSJD.org. I am currently a third year Evening
Division student at Widener University Delaware Law School.
As demonstrated in my enclosed resume, I have been successful in law school. I rank in the top third of
my class and performed well in a variety of classes. I received an “A” in my Civil Procedure and Environmental
Law classes and will be taking the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program (ITAP) at the end of this school year.
Currently, I work as a volunteer at the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic (Clinic) where I have
performed legal research and drafted the federal preclusion section of the Clinic’s recent amicus brief to the United
States Supreme Court filed in opposition to proposed state regulations permitting commercial development of
Delaware wetlands. While attending law school, I work full-time as a litigation support paralegal with Krump &
Stone, LLC, located in Wilmington, Delaware.
I am highly motivated to do everything I can to help stop the devastation of the world’s reef systems. For
the last eighteen years, I have enjoyed scuba diving on various reefs in the Caribbean, including the fantastic Belize
Barrier Reef. I have seen with my own eyes the deterioration of coral structures during that period. Global
warming, pollution, careless anchoring practices and mindless harvesting of coral have all contributed to the crisis
that reefs face worldwide. I am confident that my academic and work experiences would allow me to positively
contribute to the Friends of Reefs mission to protect coral structures located outside the National Park system.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you in Washington, D.C. to further explore how I might
assist you with your important work. Please contact me at your convenience at (876) 555-9263 or via email at
Thank you for your consideration.
Very truly yours,
Joan E. Barnes
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OUT OF TOWN JOB SEARCH
Your Name
Contact Information
Date
Contact person
Firm name
Address
Dear :
I am presently attending Widener University Delaware Law School and will receive a Juris Doctor degree
in May, 20__. I am interested in applying to (Name of firm) for an associate position following the completion of
my studies in May. After reviewing your website, I was pleased to learn that your firm specializes in (areas of
law). In addition, I am quite familiar with and fond of (City name) as I have several friends and relatives who live
in the area. (state your connection to the area).
My academic achievements and my legal experience with (name of organization) have provided me with
a strong substantive background in (relevant areas of law). Throughout law school, I held positions that often
required as much as 20 hours of work each week. My work with clients, including drafting motions and legal
memoranda, enabled me to build practical legal skills, which would be of value to your firm. I look forward to
putting that experience to work on behalf of your firm.
I have enclosed a resume and writing sample for your consideration. I would be pleased to speak with
you about the needs of your firm during the coming year. I will be in (geographic area) (state dates) and would
appreciate meeting with you during that period. I can be reached at (phone) or (email). Thank you very much for
your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you.
Very truly yours,
Name
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ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION SAMPLES
Letters for Acceptance of Offer
Dear Mr. Reed:
I am very pleased to accept your offer of employment with Smith & Reed. I thoroughly enjoyed my recent visit
to the firm to meet with several junior and senior associates in the Corporate Department, including Joan Smith
and Tom Peters. I plan to contact them in the next few days to thank them for their assistance in making this
important decision.
Thank you and I hope that we will have an opportunity to speak again before I begin next summer.
Sincerely,
Offer received: acceptance/rejection put off:
Dear Ms. Connell:
I appreciate your interest in me for an associate position with your firm. I am still very interested in the
possibility of working for (Name of firm). However, in view of the fact that I am considering other possibilities
at this time, I am not prepared to make a final commitment. Understanding that you must make some decisions
too, I will make a final decision by _________, and will communicate that decision to you. I appreciate your
understanding and flexibility.
Again, thank you for your offer.
Sincerely,
Detailed Letter Rejecting an Offer:
Dear Mr. Smith:
I am writing to advise you that, after much deliberation, I will not be accepting your offer to join Smith & Reed.
As I am sure you can imagine, my decision was based on a great deal of information obtained over the course of a
lengthy recruitment process. Through the candor and forthrightness of you and your colleagues, I was provided
with excellent information about Smith & Reed. The friendly and professional demeanor of everyone I met with,
coupled with Smith & Reed’s outstanding corporate practice, made this a very difficult decision. I would like to
thank you again for all of your consideration and assistance in this endeavor, and hope that our paths cross again
in the future.
Sincerely,
*It is also good practice to write a note even if you do not get offered the job. In addition to displaying good
manners, it is possible that your resume could be kept on file for future openings or be passed on to the
interviewer’s colleagues who may also be seeking help. Never burn your bridges! Try turning the negative into a
positive!
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ENTRY LEVEL ATTORNEY/ALUMNI COVER LETTER
Jane R. Green
114 Silverside Road
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 454-2252
(Insert date here)
Jonathan F. Gold, Esquire
Silver, Gold & Platinum LLC
416 Legal Way, Suite 411
Georgetown, DE 19967
Dear Mr. Gold:
I met your colleague, Janice Emerald, at a Delaware Bar Association function, and she
recommended I contact you immediately regarding an open associate attorney position with your firm.
After reviewing your website, I was excited to learn about your established Real Estate practice. Prior to
law school, I excelled in the real estate field, earning top ratings and a strong reputation for client
service. As a student at Widener University Delaware Law School, I set high goals and worked hard,
ultimately achieving top academic rankings throughout law school. Currently, I am seeking an entry-
level attorney position that will allow me to build upon these successes with a thriving legal team.
Accordingly, I am submitting my resume for consideration.
As my attached resume indicates, my academic record and professional experience have
prepared me to excel as an attorney. Since my first year of law school, I have demonstrated skill in legal
research and analysis. I have received several Certificates of Achievement awarded to students earning
the highest grade in a course and have ranked consistently in the Top 5% of my law school class. I also
have gained relevant practical experience that will allow me to succeed as an attorney in your firm. As a
summer law clerk for Commercial Real Estate Group of Tatum Law & Associates, I assisted in drafting
purchase and sale agreements and commercial retail leases. In addition, this past semester, I worked as a
judicial extern for the Delaware Court of Common Pleas. While there, I carried out a wide variety of
tasks for my Judge including performing legal research, analyzing statutes, drafting opinions, and
providing support at settlement conferences. Similarly, my real estate experience provides me with a
relevant knowledge base and transferable skills. As a top realtor, I prepared comparable market analysis,
drafted purchase contracts, and negotiated for the purchase and sale of properties. My central goal was
to provide top-notch client service. As a result, I maintained on-going relationships that garnered repeat
business over the course of my career. I am confident that these experiences and my connections to the
local real estate community will allow me to make a valuable contribution to Silver, Gold & Platinum.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications in further detail.
Should you wish to schedule an interview, I can be reached at (302) 454-2252 or by email at
[email protected]. Thank you for your consideration of my resume.
Very truly yours,
Jane R. Green
