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180kickflip

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resume question

Post by 180kickflip » Wed Nov 05, 2014 12:48 pm

Thanks all.
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Re: resume question

Post by smiles123 » Wed Nov 05, 2014 1:01 pm

I'd do 2 pages unless the school specifically mentions it should be 1. IMO 10 years out of college plus grad work gives you enough to justify the 2 pages.

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Re: resume question

Post by Hand » Wed Nov 05, 2014 1:14 pm

Just use two pages if you have enough things to justify it.
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Re: resume question

Post by LoganCouture » Wed Nov 05, 2014 1:49 pm

Take the 2 pages. #3 and also remember to add any significant theses, publications, etc. you may have completed during your undergrad or grad work.

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Re: resume question

Post by mindthegap » Mon Jan 05, 2015 5:20 am

Unlike job resumes, law schools don't seem to mind if you carry on to 2 pages. In fact, I know that even being 2 years out of school, I filled 2 pages very comfortably with jobs, internships, and activities. At 10 years out and with grad coursework under your belt, I think schools would be surprised if you didn't spill onto the second page. I'd definitely go with Option #3 and fluff up your resume with your volunteer work/activities.

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