SCHOOL OF LAW

CV and Covering Letter

(Handout and Samples)

Eight Factors to consider while defining your Ideal Job:

• Which skills do you want to use?
• What special knowledge do you have?
• What kind of people do you want to work with?
• What kind of work environment do you prefer?
• Where do you want your next job to be?
• How much money do you want to make?
• How much responsibility are you willing to accept?
• What things are important to you?

Why is a Resume so Important?

• Organizes your thoughts.
• Helps you recognize skills and interests.
• Makes you feel good about yourself.
• Markets your functional skills better.
• Turns your education into a career reality.
• Helps you achieve your goals.

What Can a Resume Help You Do?

• Apply for summer and part-time jobs
• Apply for colleges and for scholarships
• Apply for internships
• Find mentors
• Get References
• Apply for community service
• Distribute at job fairs
• Network

Creating your Resume, include …

• Your Contact Information
• Your Goal or Objective
• Education and Academics
• Skills
• Honors and Awards
• Activities
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 • Workshops, Seminars and Related Programs
• Internships, Work-Study Programs and Tech Prep Programs
• Service-Learning and Volunteer Experiences
• Work Experience

Cover Letter Goals (the reason you should write a covering letter…)
• Makes employers want to look at your resume
• Gets potential employers interested in you.
• Impresses them with your experience and skills related to a job opening.
• Shows your interest in their company and customers.
• Shows that you are dependable, professional and determined
• Asks for an interview or indicates the job seeker’s follow-up plan.

Creating The Cover Letter

• Your name & address
• Date
• Contact Person’s Name and Address
• Salutation
• Opening Paragraph
• Middle Paragraphs
• Contact Information and Closing

Opening Paragraph
(Attention and Interest)
• Classified Advertisement
 I read your advertisement in the Chicago Tribune for a Hostess on Sept.
28, 2002
• Unsolicited Mailing
 I would like to apply for a position as a Hostess with Prime Rib Depot. I
am seeking a summer position where I can use my communications skills
and work with the public.
• The Internet
 I am sending my enclosed resume as an application for the Hostess
position with your company. I found the opening listed on your Web site. I
am seeking a position where I can use my communications skills and work
with the public.
• Referral
 I was referred to you by Mike Thomas, who is my neighbor. He tells me
that you frequently hire dependable, hard working high school seniors at
your restaurant. Currently, I am seeking a summer internship where I can
use my communications skills and work with the public.

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The Middle Paragraphs
(Desire)
• #1 - Summary of your background and critical skills (hard skills) to show
you are a match for the position.
 As my resume indicates, I am active in the culinary arts program and the
school café at my high school. I recently was the silver medal winner at
the state Student Invitational. I maintain a 3.0 average and worked 10
hours per week during the school year.

• #2 – A persuasive paragraph with a few soft skills.

 If you are seeking a dependable, hard-working, and friendly young person
to work as a hostess for the summer, I would like to be considered.

Filling out an Application Form

• Follow Directions.
• Don’t leave any blanks.
• Be neat.
• Be prepared.
• Provide positive information about yourself.
• Avoid negative information about yourself.

Sample Law CV

Shazia Amina Khan

Bush House
Amersham Road
Chalfont St Giles
Bucks HP11 2XY
TEL 01494 522743
Mobile 07970 4321
EMAIL sakhan@yahoo.com

Date of Birth 13 June 1981

PROFILE
LLB finalist with a good combination of legal and commercial skills and
experience seeking a career in intellectual property law.

SKILLS
Communication

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Assured communication skills both written and oral. Confidence in addressing
individuals and large groups in a clear and concise manner at Law Society
functions and academic presentations.
Accustomed to dealing with people involved in stressful situations with
confidence and courtesy through my experience as a care assistant at the Centre
for Epilepsy.

Commercial Awareness
A good appreciation of business transactions and financial administrative
systems through work at Barclays.

Information
Can assimilate and analyse information, concepts and ideas quickly and
accurately. Enjoy coming up with simple solutions to complex problems. Well-
versed in the sourcing and interpretation of a wide range of data.

EDUCATION
2000-2003 Buckinghamshire Chilterns New University BA(Hons) LLB
expected grade: Upper Second Class. In addition to core modules pursue
elective studies in Law of Evidence, Consumer & Trading Law, Employment Law
and Corporate Law.
Dissertation involves research into international copyright material and
confidential information in the Music Industry.

1995-1999 Wycombe High School

A levels: Physics(C), Chemistry (C), French(C), Economics (D
AS: Economics (D)
GCSEs: 7 grades A C including English and Maths

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
IT: Proficient in Word, Access and Excel. Good knowledge of sage accounting
Good internet research skills

Languages: French fluent, Spanish basic conversational , Gujrati-fluent

Driving: Licence-clean, held for 4 years

PUPILLAGES
Aug 2001 Richard Rampton Specialist Media Law Chambers
Attended conference and court hearings, visited media organisations. Wrote
skeleton arguments and conducted preliminary research.

Aug 2002 Three New Square Intellectual Property Specialists

Helped conduct research for an internet related dispute and "grey imports"
Attended court hearings.

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EMPLOYMENT
2002-present Occasions gift shop, Gerrards Cross Senior Sales Assistant
Supervised 3 members of staff during manageress's absence. Initiated
computerised stock control system and trained staff in its implementation.

2000-2002 National Centre for Epilepsy Care Assistant

Dealt with individuals in stressful situations
Negotiated on behalf of patients and families with doctors and statutory care
agencies to organise or facilitate care plans

July 1999 - Feb 2000 Barclays Bank Assistant to Commercial Mortgage

Manager
Reviewed and checked applications, conducted preliminary assessments based
on client's financial portfolio. Presented findings of project on on-line mortgage
applications for start-up companies to the management team.

INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES

At University: Secretary of Law Society
Organised visit to Strasbourg and various social and professional events
Active member of debating society. Won recent motion "Should key public sector
workers be allowed to strike?"
Senior Resident
Involves listening to student concerns and trying to resolve practical issues
Other: Music : enjoy all types especially fusion
Travel : travelled independently in Canada & USA during gap year
Member of Outward Bound participated in winter expedition to Brecon Beacons
instructed in outdoor survival techniques

REFEREES
John Beaven and HRM,Bucks Sarah Louise Churchill
Head of Law

Resume in Bulleted Format :

ANGELA CONNELLY
1854 Saddle Creek Drive, Chicago, IL 66010 • Phone: 312-555-8822 • E-Mail:
angelacon@msn.com

LEGAL COUNSEL
Poised to contribute strong background in health-care law to Health Group Coop

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
 Energetic, team-focused health-care attorney with more than 14 years of
legal experience, including paralegal and law-clerk background, and
expertise in diverse areas of law.

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  Motivated self-starter who assists in drafting hospital policies and advises
on clinical ethics by serving on the ethics advisory and policy
subcommittee of Veteran Affairs Great Lakes Health Care System; well
versed in medical, legal, regulatory analysis/compliance in health care and
clinical-research ethics.
 Accomplished contributor experienced in case management, factual
investigation, case development/preparation, litigation, pre-litigation, case
analysis, and client advisory matters.
 Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communicator with a proven
track record of forging relationships among stakeholders and performing
well both independently and as a team member.
 Skilled legal researcher who also excels at computer-based and non-
computer-based legal, technical, and scientific research.

AREAS OF LEGAL EXPERTISE

 Health-care law :
o litigation
o regulatory/reimbursement
o fraud and abuse
o false claims
o Medicare/Medicaid compliance
o employment
o clinical ethics
o human-subject research ethics
o institutional ethics
o corporate transactions in heath care
 Intellectual Property:
o trademark
o copyright
o patents
 Product Liability
 Environmental Law
 Business/Transactional
 Admiralty/Maritime
 Construction
 Medical Negligence
 Family Law
 Labor and Employment:
o discrimination
o EEOC complaints
o union grievances
o labor arbitrations
o enforceability of noncompete covenants
o employment contracts
 Construction Defect

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  Personal Injury
 Contract Disputes

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 Associate Attorney, Fisch, Swallows & Thomson, P.S., Chicago,
IL, Feb. 2003 to Present
Practice health-care law, representing academic medical center.
Handle Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement cases, as well as
complex health-care litigation cases.
 Represent co-plaintiffs Illinois Protection and Advocacy System and
MultiCare Health System in complex mental-health law case
against the State of Illinois involving the state’s failure to provide
adequate community mental-health resources, funding to regional
support networks, an adequate number of beds for patients
committed under the Involuntary Treatment Act, and other issues;
collaborate with in-house legal department of three-hospital group.
 Represent clients regarding employment-related issues that
typically arise in hospital and medical settings.
 Collaborate with hospital and regional medical center in-house legal
departments on regulatory compliance cases.

 Attorney, Fogle & Fogle, Chicago, IL, Dec. 2002 to Feb. 2003
Drafted and responded to motions; prepared and responded to
discovery related to a complex litigation case set for trial.
Prepared experts and witnesses in fast-paced legal environment of
firm dealing with construction defect, personal injury, and
employment law.

 Law Clerk, Great Lakes Lakeports, Chicago, IL, May 2000 to Apr.
2001
 Performed legal research and drafted legal memoranda regarding
employment law, personal injury, contract disputes, trademark law,
and environmental law issues.

 Summer Law Clerk, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of

Illinois, Criminal and Civil Division, Chicago, IL, Summer 1999
 Drafted legal memoranda, summary judgment motions, sentencing
memoranda, and other documents.

 Paralegal, Baker and Associates, P.S., Chicago, IL, Jan. 1996 to

April 1999
Prepared witnesses for arbitrations and trials.
 Assisted with trial preparation and case development.
 Managed trial teams and performed case/data analysis.
 Drafted labor arbitration briefs and mediation memoranda.
 Prepared responses to EEOC charges and demand letters.

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 Performed legal research and interviewed lay and expert
witnesses.
 Prepared and responded to discovery requests and other
pleadings, such as summary judgment motions.

 Paralegal, Riley, Rogers & Cain, LLP, Chicago, IL, Sept. 1993 to
Jan. 1996
Assisted attorneys with trial preparation in the areas of intellectual
property, product liability, environmental, labor and employment,
business/transactional, and admiralty.
Performed legal, scientific, and general research.
 Analyzed complex data.
Interviewed lay and expert witnesses.
Wrote arbitration briefs and responses to EEOC charges.
 Paralegal, Bogen, Munns & Munns, Chicago, IL, March 1990 to
Sept. 1993
Managed teams on large construction litigation matters.
Traveled extensively to assist clients and consult experts and local
counsel with case analysis, claim management, and case
preparation.
Performed legal, medical, and general research in the areas of
construction, product liability, and medical negligence.
Prepared audit response letters and quarterly litigation reports.
 Paralegal, Charles Sumner, LLP, Chicago, IL, March 1990 to Sept.
1993
Interviewed lay and expert witnesses in the areas of environmental,
products liability, and family law.
Analyzed data, organized documents, and executed legal and
general research.
Prepared and responded to discovery.
 Litigation Assistant/Legal Assistant, Frasier & Harrington,
Chicago, IL, Sept. 1986 to Aug. 1988
Assisted with trial preparation, including witness interviews, in
construction and admiralty/maritime areas.
Drafted pleadings, conducted legal research, and organized
documents.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Member, Ethics Advisory Committee and Policy Subcommittee, Veteran
Affairs Great Lakes Health Care
System, Chicago, IL, Jan. 2003 to Present
Collaborate with other committee members to educate and advise the hospital,
health care providers, and other interested parties regarding ethical implications
of health-care policy and practice issues.

EDUCATION and TRAINING

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Juris Doctor, Chicago University School of Law, Chicago, IL, 2001
Served as Executive Editor, Chicago University Law Review
Seminar in health-care ethics, University of Illinois School of Medicine, Chicago,
IL, 2002
Mediation Certification, University of Illinois School of Law, Chicago, IL, 2000
Completed a Mediation Clinic course, University of Illinois School of Law, 2000
Graduate-level coursework in Labor Theory, Clinical Ethics, Medical Ethics, End-
of-Life Issues, Higher Education Law, Health Law, Employment Discrimination,
and International Health Issues, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, 1995 to 1998
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, 1986

BAR ADMISSION and PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Admitted to Illinois Bar, 2002
Member, Illinois State Bar Association
Member, American Bar Association Life Sciences Grants Compliance
Subcommittee
Member, American Bar Association
Member, American Health Lawyers Association
Member, Illinois State Society of Healthcare Attorneys
Member, Illinois State Trial Lawyers Association

(Resume in Paragraph Format)

GRANT SPEARS
Campus Address: 6700 Jefferson St. #134, Portland, ME 04103
Home Address: 3784 Winthrop Dr., Topsham. ME 04086
Cell Phone: 207-555-4342 • E-Mail: gspears@artsci.usm.edu

OBJECTIVE Internship at JP Morgan Chase

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Leadership-oriented college student with strong work ethic and moral compass.
Creative problem-solver who excels at conflict resolution, as well as creating
positive solutions, identifying efficient methods to correct situations, and following
through to implementation
Exceptional interpersonal communicator who collaborates effectively with
individuals at all levels – from students to deans, functions as a liaison among
groups, builds and leads teams without being overbearing, and fosters
cooperation among diverse individuals and organizations
Disciplined and highly organized self-starter who coordinates, manages, and
juggles multiple committees, numerous daily meetings, judicial-board and
campus ambassador functions, as well as a demanding school load.
Motivated, mature, discreet achiever who takes the initiative and attacks issues
with originality

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Committed competitor who has demonstrated drive toward excellence through
achievement of three-time election to class-president position and third-degree
black belt in Taekwondo.
Computer-proficient performer with skills covering operating systems including
Windows and Mac OS, as well as software applications and programming
languages, including C++, Java, HTML, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab, Access,
Word, and Outlook; A+ certified.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Social Thought and Analysis, University of Southern Maine,
Portland, ME, expected May 2009
Certified Emergency Medical Technician, Topsham Community College,
Topsham, ME, June to Aug. 2006

HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Leadership
Elected president of college class of 1,300 students for three consecutive years.
Function as ambassador for university when alumni, politicians, and dignitaries
– from Bryant Gumbel to John Kerry – visit campus; attend dinners in their honor,
develop questions to ask them during breakout sessions, and represent student
body at large campus events.
Organize all activities for junior class.
Lead individual class council meetings.
Develop and implement class programs and spearhead efforts to raise funds for
nonprofit organizations; generate funds for events and promote alcohol-abuse
awareness campus-wide.
Serve as key member on judicial board that reviews cases of students who
have violated university regulations.
Participate as member of finance and treasury committees to allocate funds for
university activities.
Oversee disbursement of funds and budget for class operations.
Established and achieved objectives to build class unity, spirit, morale, and
student participation in events.
Teach beginning through advanced students in techniques, weapons, and
forms of Taekwondo, at House of Taekwondo martial arts studio.
Mentor and coach at-risk junior-high students weekly in math and English and
help them improve their grades.

Interpersonal and Creative Communication ~ Teamwork

As class president for three years, developed strong relationships among
university administration, faculty, and students where none existed previously.
Created newsletter and student Web site for activities.
Participate in joint class council to develop and implement school programs.
Collaborate with council members to initiate programs and establish
mentoring efforts for at-risk children.
Developed strong team of council members and team within campus-wide
student government to enhance accomplishments through cohesive teamwork.

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Strengthen university by serving as liaison among students and deans,
resulting in improved communication and optimal programs reflecting joint efforts.
Speak at campus events to introduce school to up to 300 prospective
students and parents, as well as in small groups at daily meetings and in large
school-wide events.
Recruited students for mentoring program and for student-government
involvement.
Serve as volunteer self-defense instructor for campus women.
Sold Cutco household knives and provided customer service.
Played key role in training new Cutco employees.

Competitive Drive
Began training in Taekwondo at age 5; have trained two to three times weekly
for 16 years and currently hold status as third-degree black belt and instructor.

Analytical ~ Problem-solving
Developed campus alcohol policies in response to significant campus alcohol-
abuse problem; created educational programs and alcohol-free events;
collaborated with administration to establish legislation to enforce new alcohol
regulations and rules.
Serve as a peer counselor who mentors students with personal and academic
problems and helps them develop strategies to improve their situation.
Utilize Certified Emergency Medical Technician expertise to answer questions
about simple injuries.

EXPERIENCE HISTORY
President of College Class, University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME, 2006
to Present
Mentor, University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME, 2005 to Present
3rd-Degree Instructor, House of Taekwondo, Topsham, ME, Summers 2003 to
Present
Field Manager, Cutco, Topsham, ME, 2005

AFFILIATIONS
Member, Sigma Phi Epsilon
President, Junior Class
President, Sophomore Class
President, Freshman Class
Member, University Judicial Board
Member, Joint Task Force for Alcohol Policies on Campus
Member, Joint Class Council
Ambassador, University of Southern Maine
Member, Financial Committee and Treasury Committee, University of
Southern Maine Student Union

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Sample Cover Letter

GRANT SPEARS
Campus Address: 6700 Jefferson St. #134, Portland, ME 04103
Home Address: 3784 Winthrop Dr., Topsham. ME 04086
Cell Phone: 207-555-4342 • E-Mail: gspears@artsci.wustl.edu

Nov. 18, 2008

Harry Winterthorne
Director, Undergraduate Internships
JP Morgan Chase
270 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10017

Dear Mr. Winterthorne:

I am interested in speaking with you regarding a Summer Analyst position with

JP Morgan Chase. Both my employment experience and my classes in finance
have prepared me well to make a significant contribution to your organization. As
undergraduate at the University of Southern Maine, I have gained a great deal of
knowledge that will enhance your firm’s success.

In addition to my finance courses, I have acquired skills in balance sheets,

income statements, most types of financial statements, and working capital
management.

With minimal training, I expect to contribute significantly as a part of your team.

My strengths lie in my understanding of the principles behind accounting and
finance, as well as my ability to communicate effectively and willingness to work
hard.

My leadership of my class as president for three consecutive years, along with

the drive I demonstrate in competitive Taekwondo, have enabled me to
competently utilize my attention to detail and organization while providing
exemplary results. My previous employers can attest to my motivation, loyalty,
and service and affirm that they have entrusted me with increasing amounts of
responsibility.

My strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and other

applications, would be a considerable plus for JP Morgan Chase. As a student
juggling multiple projects, I also developed excellent time-management skills and
the ability to keep a cool head in high-pressure situations.

I am confident that I will be an asset to your organization. My qualifications are

an excellent fit with the needs of your firm. In addition, my strong dedication to
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achieving excellence and my commitment to continually increasing my
knowledge and education cannot but contribute to JP Morgan Chase’s continued
prosperity.

I am eager to meet with you. I will contact you soon to arrange for an interview at
your convenience. In the meantime, please feel free to contact me by phone at
207-555-4342.

Sincerely,

Grant Spears

Cover Letter Basics

What is a Cover Letter?

A cover letter introduces you and your resume to a potential employer, explaining
both your reasons for writing and your qualifications for a specific position.

Purpose - a cover letter is always sent with your resume to introduce

yourself to an employer and to communicate your interest in being considered for
a position with that organization. The cover letter should make note of some of
your qualifications for the job and get the employer interested in reading your
resume. Each cover letter you send will be different. The last paragraph of a
cover letter should include a request for an interview.

Tips for Writing an Effective Cover Letter

* Address each letter to a specific contact person. If you do not know the name of
a contact, call the organization and ask for the name of the Manager or Director
of the department that interests you. If you can't find a contact name, write "Dear
Director," but only as a last resort.
* Describe your accomplishments and experiences in a way that focuses on the
needs of the employer. Cover letters need to be tailored to the employer and
position for which you are applying. Avoid creating one cover letter and mass
mailing it to employers.
* Research the employer. Your letter should reflect that you know something
about the organization and the type of industry in general. Each letter should be
unique to that organization. Do not use a letter that looks like it could have been
sent to anyone.
* Conclude the letter by directly asking for an opportunity to meet and/or talk with
the employer. Include your contact information. It is appropriate to contact the
employer one to two weeks after you send the letter to confirm they received
your application and to inquire about the status of opening and your application.

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* Letters should be typed (10-12 point font), and no longer than one page. Avoid
graphics.
* Double check spelling and grammar.
* Letter paper should match your resume.
* Keep a copy of each letter you send.

Format of a Cover Letter: (Full Block Form)

Date

Your Street Address

City, State, Zip / PIN
Phone number

Mr. or Ms. Employer

Title
Organization
Street Address
City, State, Zip

Dear Mr. or Ms. Employer,

First Paragraph (1-2 sentences): Tell why you are writing. Name the position,
field, or general area about which you are asking, as well as how you heard of
the opening or organization (i.e., newspaper, website) and be specific.

Second Paragraph (4-6 sentences): Mention one or two qualifications you think
would be of greatest interest to the employer, addressing your remarks to his/her
point of view. Tell why you are particularly interested in this type of work. If you
have had related experience or specialized training, point it out. Expand on a few
key points of information stated in your resume.

Third Paragraph (1-2 sentences): Thank the employer for taking the time to
consider your application to the position. Close by either making a specific
request for an interview, or by letting the employer know you will look forward to
hearing from them regarding the status of your application. You can close by
again thanking the employer for their consideration.

Sincerely,

Your signature
(Type your name)

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Sample Legal Cover Letter:

You can use the following format when applying for a job; make sure to attach
your resume.
***(Full Block Format, you can use Modified Block format for greater effect)

Your Street Address

City, State Zip / PIN
Telephone Number

Date

Name of person to whom you are writing

Title
Name of Organization
Street Address
City, State Zip

Dear :

Paragraph 1: Identify the position or type of work for which you are applying and
where you found job advertisement/opportunity.

Paragraph 2: Express the research you have done on the company and/or
industry and why it is interesting to you.

Paragraph 3: Divide into two columns. The left-hand column will be titled “Job
Requirements”; the right-hand column will be titled “My Qualifications”. Use
bullets for both columns. This information can also be written in paragraph
format, versus columns.

Paragraph 4: Your Contact Information.

Sincerely,
Signature
Enclosure

Legal Cover Letter Tips

 According to a recent study, 50% of hiring managers at Fortune 500

companies utilize cover letters as writing samples--devote as much time to
your cover letters as you do to your resume.
 Use care in sentence structure, spelling and punctuation: make sure there
are no mistakes.
 Use a standard business letter style; make sure you sign your name.

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  Tailor each cover letter to each position and/or company.
 Keep copies of your letters for your records.
 Keep it short (no more than one page); you need not cover the same
ground as your resume. Your letter is an introductory summary of what
you have to offer.
 Do not call attention to lack of experience in certain duties. Instead,
emphasize valuable skills, transferable experience and company
knowledge.

Sample CV for LAW Students

Siddarth Ray

I have completed three years of Law studies in my LLB course and am eager to
learn all about the implications of Law in reaching out to people. All through my
studies I have taken an interest in people’s problems and have often, even
without doing extensive studies about the Law, been able to help my classmates,
my relatives and several friends. This has motivated me to study Law so that I
can be adequately equipped to serve others when eventually I qualify as a full-
fledged Lawyer.

Education and Training

-Completed my Secondary Education [CBSE] from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Cuttack,
in 1990, with First Division and ‘Civics and Politics’ as one of my subjects.
-Completed my Senior Secondary Certificate [CBSE] from Kendriya Vidyalaya,
Berhampur in 1992, with First Division and included Sociology and Political
Science as two of my options.
-Completed one year of Three-year Degree Course(Arts) with Political
Science(Hons.) under Utkal University, in 1993.
-Took part in Debates and Public Speaking training during my school days, from
1988 to 1992.
-Was part of the School Team that won the All-Orissa Schools’ Debate contest, in
1991, and was the Lead Speaker for the Group.
-Attended a one-week training : Law Forums for Students, organized by Law
Foundation, Jawaharlal Nehru University, in 1992, in Delhi, and was the Chief
Spokesperson for my school.
-Took part in a Moot Court session organized by Allahabad University in 1990,
and was part of the School Team that formed the Jury, in one of the Test cases.

Experience and Achievement

-In my first year at KIIT University, 2002, I was fortunate to work for a firm of Law
Consultants to Corporate Organizations in Kolkata, ‘Corporate Law’. The
organization has one of its Training Centres in Bhubaneswar, and works on
several cases with a wide range of clients. I was able to ‘sit in’ on at least 3 cases
during my two-month internship. I was able to experience how Legal jargon is

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used in the defence of cases, and was also able to understand how the Law can
be accessed even during a hearing. I was then able to assist one of the Lawyers
during the third case with notes and references.
-In my second year at KIIT University, 2003, my placement was in Rourkela, with
a company that dealt with the cases arising out of the Labour disputes in the
mines, ‘Employment Law’. Here the involvement was more Social and Political,
where the Law had to take a more holistic approach. This experience too was
quite enriching for me, and in the second month that I was there I was able to
take part in one of the Committee sessions, where ‘legal’ support can often be
crucial.
-In my third year at KIIT University, 2004, the Law firm I got placed in dealt with
Government issues; ‘State Law’ at Berhampur. The Government uses its own
style of operations and always seems to have the leverage to exact justice. I was
able to see how the Law can extract compensations for apparently lost causes.
During this last experience I had the opportunity to interact with clients in a more
direct way, and also get to visit some of the companies/clients to examine
documents and to experience the settings.

Personal Details
Date of Birth:………………………………..
Address:…………………………………………
Telephones:…………………………………………………………..
Email…………………………………………………

Referees
1.Character & Commitment: Ms S.Mitra, Senior Lecturer, KIIT University……
email: ….. Tel…
2.Academic Achievement: Mr A Alam, Lecturer Law Studies, KIIT Uni……..etc….
3.Experience & Involvement: Mr D Shetty, Director, State Law, Berhampur……
etc…

Sample Covering Letter for LAW Students

Ref: AdNo 3475/27.09.08-TimesOI/RN05

03 October 2008

Siddarth Ray
37 Padhi Lane
Cuttack 651080

Mr Shivnanda Mohanty
Director: International Operations
45 Ram Mohan Avenue
Kolkata 705204

Dear Mr Mohanty

17 ZT/Sem-II/ 16’
ADVISORY LAW CONSULTANT: ADVERTISEMENT NO. 3475 IN TIMES OF
INDIA – 27.09.08

I am interested in the position advertised in the Times of India on 27 September

2008 for ‘Advisory Law Consultant’.

I have completed three years of Law Studies at KIIT University, and have been
successful at all my assignments, projects and examinations. My final results, for
the three years, have not yet been published, but in my overall scores I have
obtained ‘A’s across the different disciplines I had to specialize in. (the subjects
could be mentioned here).

In my placements and internships I have gathered valuable experience and feel I

am now ready to take on actual work. I am eager to learn as I work, and will be
happy to undergo whatever training and updating your company expects of its
employees.

I am capable of working on my own at lengthy assignments, but am also a

committed team worker and believe in being loyal to my colleagues and to my
organization.

I am attaching my CV that will give you details about my Education and

Experience.

I am eagerly looking forward to meeting you and to working in your organization.

Yours sincerely

Mr Siddarth Ray.

18 ZT/Sem-II/ 16’