Resumes and Cover Letters - Berkeley Law

LL.M. Resumes & Cover Letters

September 19, 2008 University of California, Berkeley,

School of Law Career Development Office

Qualities employers seek in LL.M. candidates

Strong ties to the country in which the employer has business interests

Relevant work experience Good command of English Excellent educational background

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General Guidelines on Resume Writing

Scrupulously honest Concise yet informative/descriptive Error-free - resume & cover letters serve as

writing samples

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US-style resume - a marketing tool

Usually one-page document

Not a list of everything you have ever done - it conveys your relevant skills

Different versions for different target audiences

Clear & easy to understand - translate information into English; include explanatory notes (e.g., "JD equivalent," "awarded to top 3% of applicants")

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Do Not Include:

Title of the Document (e.g., "Curriculum Vitae" or "Resume")

Statement of Purpose/Objectives Personal Profile ? age, birth date, marital

status, photos, etc. Computer Skills References ? separate page, same header

as resume (contact information only)

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