Top 10 Most Common Errors in Legal Resumes

One thing I do is review legal resumes. I see them from the full spectrum of legal peeps—

-legal assistants,
-law school applicants,
-law school students, and
-full-fledged lawyers of all levels.

I’ve identified the top 10 most common errors.

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❤️❤️ Dear 1L,

I know you have your resume due to your career services office soon.

(Or maybe you’ve already sent in, but you can always do an update!)

So I made this proofreading checklist for you.

I hope it helps.

💌 Amanda

P.S. Make sure to scroll to the 3 bonus tips at the end of the carousel!

P.P.S. Do NOT trust the people in your career office to proofread your resume for the types of things I’ve identified!! I’ve been at this game for almost 4 years now, and I can tell you definitively—proofreading is NOT their responsibility!!!

#Dear1L

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