0L Resume Help for year before 1L
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 12:33 pm
Howdy,
I'm not sure if people do the resume review thing here, but I thought I'd give it a shot anyway. To put the resume into context...
Undergraduate from a top So. Cal school in May 2011, then moved to Argentina in September where I have been working for a private exporting company, teaching english lessons, and learning Spanish. Since January I have been studying for the LSAT (things are finally improving too - thank god) which I'm taking in June. Afterwards, I plan on working as a law clerk and I believe I've found an awesome opportunity.
This resume is pretty much a direct response to that add. "looking for a highly-motivated recent college graduate who is interested in acquiring hands-on experience in a law firm before transitioning to law school. A candidate who can speak Spanish is preferred." <---HOLY SMOKES! THAT'S ME!!!
When reading, things to consider...
1. I'm not sold on the "Objective". Not sure if it's because I don't think they're necessary, or I just don't like my objective. Thoughts?
2. I included the blog to show my writing passion/skills/etc. Necessary? Best left for the cover letter? Not at all?
3. Should I include a skills section?
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Have at it. Thanks for all your help. Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this.
Cheers,
Boydwick
I'm not sure if people do the resume review thing here, but I thought I'd give it a shot anyway. To put the resume into context...
Undergraduate from a top So. Cal school in May 2011, then moved to Argentina in September where I have been working for a private exporting company, teaching english lessons, and learning Spanish. Since January I have been studying for the LSAT (things are finally improving too - thank god) which I'm taking in June. Afterwards, I plan on working as a law clerk and I believe I've found an awesome opportunity.
This resume is pretty much a direct response to that add. "looking for a highly-motivated recent college graduate who is interested in acquiring hands-on experience in a law firm before transitioning to law school. A candidate who can speak Spanish is preferred." <---HOLY SMOKES! THAT'S ME!!!

When reading, things to consider...
1. I'm not sold on the "Objective". Not sure if it's because I don't think they're necessary, or I just don't like my objective. Thoughts?
2. I included the blog to show my writing passion/skills/etc. Necessary? Best left for the cover letter? Not at all?
3. Should I include a skills section?
--LinkRemoved--
Have at it. Thanks for all your help. Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this.
Cheers,
Boydwick