It is no secret that one of the most important sections of your resume is your employment history. The employment section on your resume acts as a spotlight, which showcases your professional journey and highlights your qualifications and experience to potential employers. However, many students fail to make use of this section to really demonstrate …
For a process as competitive as clerkships, failing to put in the time to research is fatal to your application. With assessments, university classes and work already taking much of your time, the clerkship demands time and commitment that you might not necessarily have. Firm Website Priority: High Nothing sells a law firm better …
The cover letter is the single most important aspect of your written application and what makes or breaks your chances in receiving a clerkship. Over the two years that I applied as a prospective clerkship candidate, my cover letter was what turned my clerkship rejections into interview opportunities. So, what did I change? While each …
Resumes are one of the few documents that you can copy and paste into all your clerkship applications, so it pays to do it well the first time. For clerkships, the length of your resume should not exceed 2 pages. The role of a resume is simple – it’s a medium to showcase the …
In addition to a resume and a cover letter, many firms require you to answer a few relevant questions that assess your analytical skills and suitability for the role. Similar to a cover letter, these responses add to the impression that the recruiter has of you in respect to your professionalism, written ability and research …
