Resume Guide

How do I write a legal resume and cover letter?

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Resumes and Cover Letters

Read up on how to put your best foot forward as you begin your job hunt.

The following handbook is meant to aid students in preparing job-search materials. E-mail Career Services with any questions.

  • The Legal Resume - How to structure a legal resume, alter the resume to fit a specific job, explain negative items on your resume, and more.
  • The Cover Letter - Suggested forms, useful phrases, and how to stand out from the crowd, and more.
  • Networking - Why networking is important, how to hone networking skills, goals of networking, and more.
  • The Interview  - Proper conduct at interviews, how to handle common questions, how to respond to offers, sending thank-you notes, ASL interviewing rules and policies, and more.
 
 

Community Service

ASL will fuel your commitment to making a difference in the world. Through our community-service requirement of 25 hours per semester, you’ll volunteer at places like:

  • Animal shelters
  • Carnivals for disadvantaged children
  • Free medical clinics
  • Recycling centers
  • Retirement homes