Resume & Cover Letter Tips

Your resume and cover letter are often your first point of contact with a prospective employer, so it is critical that those materials be well-written. The guides linked below provide advice for preparing resumes and cover letters, as well as tips for selecting a writing sample and obtaining letters of recommendation.

• Resume Guide and Templates: Tips on resume preparation and sample resumes for review.
• Cover Letter Guide: Tips on developing a cover letter and sample cover letters for review.
• Creating a Writing Sample: Tips on selecting a legal writing sample.
• References & Letters of Recommendation: Tips on preparing a reference document and obtaining letters of recommendation. For information on recommendation letters specific to judicial clerkship applications, see the Judicial Clerkship page and accompanying guide.