Attorney Resume and Cover Letter Resources

Make sure you keep your resume, cover letter, and job interview simple as an attorney if you want to find that law firm job you're looking for. READ MORE >

Here is a collection of attorney and cover letter resources written by experienced legal recruiters, designed to help you find your ideal legal job. READ MORE >

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Cover letters can be tricky, especially for someone who has been off the market for some time. You want to show yourself in the best possible light, but many cover letters focus on the wrong elements and can easily lose the attention of the decision-makers that are reviewing your submission package. READ MORE >

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Question: I am revising my resume to get ready for a law firm job search. Can you provide some basic guidance as to how I should prepare my resume? READ MORE >

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Question: I’m an openly gay, third year corporate associate currently working in a Top 10 AmLaw firm. I’m looking to lateral to another top firm. How “out” should I be on my resume? READ MORE >

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What Should I Put on My Attorney Resume ? READ MORE >

I recently wrote a blog post about choice of references and I received several responses from legal professionals around the country. I thought, therefore, I would expand it into an article. READ MORE >

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I was recently laid off from my firm and am now starting on a search for a new position. I am concerned about the effect that being laid-off will have on my ability to obtain a new position. Should I address the fact that I was laid off in my cover letter? How should I deal with the issue during interviews? READ MORE >

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In 2007, I was laid off from an in-house position due to the sale of the corporation. It was difficult for me to find a like position and I settled for a job that was not a good fit. I now have a year and one-half gap in my resume (except for a four to five month stint as a document review attorney) and the aforementioned four month employment period that failed. I am interested in your advice on approaching this period of employment instability with a prospective employer. Is there a manner to turn this tumultuous period into a positive? I realize not knowing me individually that it is difficult to individualize a succinct response to a my particular dilemma, but do you have any general advice on how to approach the formulation of a sustainable response to what appears as a weakness in my employment history? READ MORE >

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I am a third-year associate and have been working at the same firm since I first started practicing law. I am currently conducting a job search, and I have a question about giving references to a potential employer. When is the best time to do this, and are there any pitfalls I should try to avoid? - T.S. READ MORE >

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I am planning to look for a job here in Dallas. My partner is somewhat aware that I've been unhappy with my hours. I think he would help me find another position since he has so many connections here in town and is generally a nice guy. Should I let him know I am looking for a new position and see if he will help me? READ MORE >

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I am just beginning my job search and am planning on working with a recruiter, but I was wondering: what is the best approach when I know someone who works at a law firm that is of interest to me (or otherwise have a contact within the firm)? READ MORE >

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I am in the job market and have considered calling my former boss to ask if he knows of anyone who is looking. I left my former firm on great terms but am hesitant to call him because it has been some time since he and I last spoke. Am I being too cautious? READ MORE >

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Where should education go on a lawyer's resume? On the top or at the bottom? I've received conflicting advice. READ MORE >

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I am a second-year associate, and I want to find a new job. I've always read that resumes should not exceed one page. Do you agree? (B.A., Washington, DC) READ MORE >

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I have fielded this question for over ten years, and my answer remains the same: it depends! The good news is that you can make an informed decision and, though it is a statement against my own self-interest as a recruiter, there may be situations in which it actually is better to submit your resume through a friend. However, in order to determine whether you are in one of those situations, you may want to ask yourself the following questions. READ MORE >

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I have frequently heard friends, colleagues and clients express the following sentiment: ''I am not happy doing what I am currently doing, but I have no idea what it is that I want to be doing.'' I am often surprised by how many discontented attorneys express the above sentiment, only to then explain that they have not yet updated their resume. They don't have the time, or don't know where to begin, or don't believe they've accomplished anything worthy of being on a resume. READ MORE >

You just had a good interview. In fact, it was great! You really connected with the people that you met. You found the practice to be interesting and sophisticated, the setting collegial, and the compensation package first-class. You are one step closer to getting the job of your dreams when you are asked to provide your references. How should you handle this very important step in your job search? The following is a basic guideline aiming to steer you through this sometimes tricky and often overlooked aspect of the job-search process. READ MORE >

This article is intended to supplement the BCG Attorney Search Article: "Handling References: A Basic Guide". READ MORE >

• One resume does not fit all jobs; have different versions of your resume depending on the type of job you are applying for.
• Make sure at least one other person proofreads your resume.
• Be consistent in spacing, style, and size.
• Continue reading to discover more tips regarding resume writing.

Click here to view a collection of attorney resume and cover letter resources written by experienced legal recruiters.

Numerous books have been written about resumes and many career professionals will try to convince you that there are hard and fast rules about proper resume drafting. What follows are my own thoughts and observations about resumes (in a very distilled form) along with some good samples that I have seen (and redacted). READ MORE >

BCG Attorney Search's 2014-2015 Cover Letter Guide offers the definitive word on what makes an effective cover letter. The Guide offers helpful tips to make sure you do not make the kind of errors in your cover letter that your spellchecker will not catch. We also give you advice on what should be included in an effective letter and what is probably better left for the interview process. READ MORE >