Sample Legal Resume Template


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    Jonathan Siber

    123 Any Street, Memphis, TN 38115
    Phone: 901-555-1212
    Email:     you@yourdomain.com

    Education

    2005 - 2006

    Graduate Diploma in Law
    College of Law, Memphis, TN

    2002 - 2005
    Management and MBA (Dual Diploma), Memphis, TN

    Subjects included:
    Corporate Management, Information Systems, Marketing
    Legal Work Experience
    2005
    Legal Adviser (ongoing)
    Pro Bono Center, Memphis, TN
    · Advise members of the public on housing and employment issues in both French and English
    · Proactively research relevant case-law and consult colleagues
    · Present clear and concise case histories for peers in monthly training sessions
    2004
    Work Shadowing Commercial Solicitor (1 week)
    Clifford Chance LLP, Memphis, TN
    · Observed an acquisition agreement from arrival to completion
    · Attended internal and client meetings taking precise notes for team
    · Dealt professionally with confidential information at all times
    · Prepared (with trainees) letters and other documentation relating to case
    2003
    Vacation Placement at a Commercial Solicitors (3 weeks)
    Legal Affairs Council, Memphis, TN
    · Researched commercial case-law
    · Drafted transfer of share agreements
    · Translated confidentiality agreements from English to French
    Other Work Experience
    2000
    • Responsible for the equipment in a retail operation, for two winter seasons.
    • Planned and implemented special promotions to improve sales and market share.
    • Achieved sales of up to 3 million francs.
    • Promoted a wide range of items including top quality clothing, ski equipment and snowboards.
    • Developed excellent standards of service and customer care.
    • Completed book keeping and cash control procedures.

    Language Skills

    French Native Language
    English Near Native
    German Intermediate
    Italian Intermediate

    Achievements and Interests

    • Sports: Currently an orange belt in Karate
    • Charity Ball: Responsible for marketing annual fundraising event for local hospice.
    • Controlled and allocated budget to a committee of staff and students.
    • Implemented highly effective marketing campaign including direct mail shots to local businesses and local press and television interviews.
    • Achieved fundraising target of 18,000 attracting more than 500 attendees
    References

    Academic:

    Ruby Taylor
    Memphis State University
    123 Any Street, Memphis, TN 25114
    you@yourdomain.com

    Employer:

    Tom Jones
    Pro Bono Center
    123 Any Street, Memphis, TN 25114
    you@yourdomain.com


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