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The Art of Building a Resume

Let's start with a little comic relief...

Invest TIME & Energy

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  • Road-map your resume before starting

  • Attend a workshop at a college pre-law advising center to get guidance

  • Consult the admission blogs for tips and tricks

  • Review it many times

  • Have others review, including your undergraduate pre-law advising or career center

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The Importance of a Resume

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  • Most law schools do not interview 

  • Aside from the personal and diversity statements, the resume is the only way to convey your personal story in a professional manner

  • Differentiate yourself

       (in a good way!)

Technical requirements

  • Keep it concise and approximately one page.  Pay attention to the law school’s page limits if they have one!

  • Do not miss errors

  • Think about the format and whether it is helping keep your information organized well

  • Use standard fonts and size

 

Content: Cover education & academic performance, professional experience, community & leadership roles

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