Resume and Cover Letter Writing Packet for Legal Education Institute Students

Legal Studies Office Student Resume and Cover Letter Writing Packet

This packet for Legal Studies students consists of several handouts containing suggestions about and examples of resumes and cover letters. Before scheduling an appointment for a resume critique, please use this information to revise your current resume.

Download the CDO Resume/Cover Letter Packet (pdf)

Packet Contents

• The Resume: Format and Examples
• General Format
• Action Verbs for "Experience" Section
• Questions and Answers on Resume Writing
• Sample Resumes
• Paralegal Resume Samples
• Legal Nurse Consultant Resume Sample
• Questions and Answers on Cover Letter Writing
• Writing Cover Letters/Cover Letter Sample
• Helpful Websites for Paralegals