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Intellectual Property Lawyer Resumes

Writing an intellectual property lawyer resume requires special attention to a number of elements.  Read this article to find out the tricks and tips of putting together an effective intellectual property lawyer resume.   more

By:  Claire Bellon   Date: 07/28/09

Using Job Postings To Build Your Lawyer Resume

If you are a lawyer looking for a job, you’ve probably begun your search by drafting a resume and seeking out job postings.  Have you ever thought about doing it the other way around?  Using job postings can be a very effective method of creating a great lawyer resume.  Find out how.  more

By:  Karen Anderson   Date: 07/24/09

Building Your Lawyer Resume

When putting together your lawyer resume, you need to think about what you want to emphasize to a potential employer.  That will change according to the employer and the position you are applying to.  That does not mean having to re-write your entire lawyer resume, but rather customizing certain sections of your resume, including the summary section.  more

By:  Claire Bellon   Date: 07/14/09

Lawyer Resume Proofreading Tips

The worst mistake you can make on your lawyer resume is failing to proofread it.  No one wants grammatical and spelling errors but many submit resumes with small, yet deadly errors, showing lack of attention to detail and poor writing skills. Lawyer resumes that contain typos or grammatical errors are not only embarrassing, but they can also kill any chance of landing a job.    more

By:  Claire Bellon   Date: 07/10/09

Law Student Resume Sample

Every year, there are tens of thousands of law students who are preparing to look for internships, clerkships, and entry-level legal positions.  Many have to put together their law student resume for the first time.   So what does a standard law student resume look like?  more

By:  Vanessa Vidal   Date: 07/08/09

Building a Law Student Resume

Your law student resume is your personal marketing tool.  It may be your only opportunity to convince an employer that your education, qualifications, and skills make you an ideal candidate.  The following article offers some resume tips on how to build a successful law student resume.  more

By:  Leslie White   Date: 07/08/09

Lawyer Resume Tips

When the job market is as tough as the one we are facing today, lots of resumes are hitting desks.  For your lawyer resume to stand out from the crowd it will require a great deal of skill and resume savvy.  The hard truth is that if you aren’t careful and strategic with your approach, your lawyer resume may end up in a rejection pile.  more

By:  Claire Bellon   Date: 07/06/09

Sweating the Small Stuff on Your Lawyer Resume

Are you sweating the small stuff on your lawyer resume?  A missing period or a different sized hyphen might not make or break your resume, but when you realize that your lawyer resume is also considered a writing sample by most employers, the small stuff can take on a whole new level of importance.  more

By:  Karen Anderson   Date: 06/30/09

5 Tips to Bullet Proof Your Lawyer Resume

Legal employers today are receiving hundreds of resumes for every lawyer job opening they advertise.  Does your lawyer resume have what it takes to make the cut?  Here are 5 tips to bullet proof your lawyer resume and make sure it gets the attention it deserves:  more

By:  Leslie White   Date: 06/17/09

50 Hot Attorney Resume Tips

While professional resume writers will agree that there are many ways to create a successful attorney resume, there are some basic rules of thumb that most of them follow when writing a resume.   Here are 50 hot resume-writing tips that can help your attorney resume, regardless of who does the resume writing.
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By:  Karen Anderson   Date: 06/01/09

Why Should You Use Professional Resume Writers?

While you may be wondering whether the cost of using professional resume writers is worth the benefit, if you have spent any time in the job market lately you’ve realized two things:  law jobs are scant, and applicants are numerous.  You can’t afford not to use a professional resume writer if you want to give your legal resume a fighting chance.  more

By:  Vanessa Vidal   Date: 05/28/09

Tailoring Your Legal Resume

Most attorneys and law students applying to jobs typically write one version of the legal resume they send to numerous job openings.  However, having a one-size-fits-all legal resume can cause you to miss more opportunities than you realize.   more

By:  Vanessa Vidal   Date: 05/20/09

Top 20 Legal Resume Writing Tips

What makes a legal resume stand out?  Here are 20 legal resume writing tips to improve your legal resume.  more

By:  Karen Anderson   Date: 05/17/09

Selecting Keywords For Your Attorney Resume

Organizations are increasingly relying on databases, including resume-scanning software looking for keywords to assess attorney resumes.  Learn how to incorporate keywords in your attorney resume.
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By:  Vanessa Vidal   Date: 05/12/09

Making Your Attorney Resume Stand Out in the Crowd

This is the most competitive attorney market we have seen in decades.  If you aren't looking beyond the basics of resume writing, your attorney resume may just end up lost in the crowd.
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By:  Leslie White   Date: 05/07/09

Tips on Writing a Legal Resume

Legal resumes differ from resumes written for jobs in other fields.  Legal resumes include sections and information that are specific to the industry, such as bar admission information, legal associations, etc. Find out what is most relevant to include in your legal resume.
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By:  Vanessa Vidal   Date: 04/28/09

Using Active Verbs in Your Legal Resume

One of the tools of the trade in designing a professionally written legal resume is to use active verbs.   Learn how to use active verbs to make in your legal resume more impactful.
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By:  Leslie White   Date: 03/31/09

Filling the Gaps on Your Legal Resume

If you are sending your legal resume while you are currently unemployed, or if you were unemployed for several months or years between jobs, are you filling in the gaps?  more

By:  Karen Anderson   Date: 03/18/09

Optimizing Contact Information On Your Legal Resume

Why are you not getting a response to your resume ?  Could there be a problem with your contact information? Before you send out your legal resume to potential employers, you need to optimize your contact information.  more

By:  Vanessa Vidal   Date: 03/17/09

Why You Should Use Attorney Resume Writers

As the economic downturn continues, an increasing number of attorneys and law students are competing for fewer positions.  How about using a professional resume writer?  more

By:  Vanessa Vidal   Date: 03/16/09

Law Student Resumes: Include Your Passions and Interests

If you are a first year law student or a graduating law student trying to land a position you need to be armed with well-written professional legal resume.  But what if your law student resume is thin on practical experience or skills?  What do you do?
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By:  Vanessa Vidal   Date: 01/20/09

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