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Student Resume Law Internship

Get more law internship interviews with this compelling Student Resume sample. You can use it free of charge or tailor this example to suit your needs depending on the law firm you are applying to.

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Law Intern

Gaining work experience as an intern can kick off a successful career path of any law student. Depending on a law firm, you may be held responsible for such tasks as conducting legal research, reviewing databases, drafting contracts or other legal documents, interviewing clients, and more. Law interns tend to be exposed to various areas of law which is a great advantage serving their further career growth.

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How to write your own Law Intern resume?

1. Add achievements where possible

There is nothing that will prove and show off your qualities better than specific accomplishments you have made. And although, as a college student, you probably don't have many, you should definitely include the ones you feel are relevant. What's more, this tip doesn't only apply to work experience but other sections like education as well. By including achievements to your resume, you'll show to the recruiters that you are a performance-oriented individual who can take initiative and finish any assigned projects or tasks. Were you a school club president or class representative? Did you achieve exceptional academic results? Have you won any awards? Don't forget to let the hiring managers know about it!

Law Intern Resume Accomplishments Example

"The 2011 Best Graduate Award winner"
"GPA: 3.98 (Top 10% of the Program)"
"The 2008 Principal's Award winner for the 1st prize in the National Economics Competition"

2. Start with a great resume summary

The top third of your resume should be, besides important personal details, dedicated to a profile section. This short section is usually used to summarize the whole resume and let your potential employer know what you are looking for. Don't make it too long and try to keep it as relevant and to the point as possible. Making this section perfect is very important since it often is the first thing recruiters will look at in your resume. It should be about 2-3 sentences long and ought to reflect the best of yourself.

Law Intern Resume Profile Section Example

"2nd-year student of Law looking for an opportunity to utilize my skills in a professional work environment."
"5 years of experience in legal and creative writing, excellent communication skills."
"Proved expertise in customer service, public relations, and administrative work."

3. Include important skills

Besides profile, work experience, and education, there are other resume sections you should focus on, for example, volunteering, certificates, and skills. These will complete the complex image of you as a potential employee. In the case of skills, there are multiple types which could be mentioned. Of course, it depends on the position you are applying for, but things like languages, computer skills, and relevant interpersonal abilities should be added to a resume for any position. Again, don't make the mistake of making this section too long and try to stay as relevant to the job description as possible. The skills section of a resume above provides a great example of how to do it.

Law Intern Resume Skills Example

Strengths and Skills: "Computer Skills, Customer Service, Public Relations, Writing and Editing, Negotiation, English, Leadership, Time Management, Administration"