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  1. Student Resources for Private-Sector Jobs

    The Free Exchange of Ideas at UVA Law; Dining; Living in Charlottesville; Awards, Fellowships and Honors; Moot Court and Trial Advocacy; Legal Writing Fellows; Student Services. Student Affairs; ... Resumes, cover letters, and other documents. More Resumes. Cover Letters. Writing Samples and Personal Statements. Transcripts. Professional ...

  2. Office of Private Practice

    Lauren Parker works with students and alumni interested in applying to law firm positions. With nearly eight years of experience litigating at a large firm, she helps students identify offices and practice areas of interest, and assists their preparation of effective resumes, cover letters and interview strategies.

  3. Cover Letters

    Cover Letters Should Not ⛔. Simply repeat the facts from your resume in your cover letter. Use the letter to point out and expand on information that directly relates to the job you're seeking. Be a generic, one-size-fits-all letter. Sell yourself capabilities you don't have or make extravagant claims like, "There's no task I can't accomplish

  4. Resumes

    Bryant Hall at Scott Stadium 1815 Stadium Road Charlottesville, VA 22903. PHONE: 434-924-8900 EMAIL: [email protected]

  5. Graduate School

    Entrance Exams. Most graduate schools require an entrance exam as part of the application process. Common exams are the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). For Pre-Health (link to pre-health entrance exam page) and Pre-Law (link to pre-law entrance exam page) there are different exams.

  6. How Attorneys and Law Students Can Craft the Perfect Cover Letter

    If a law firm is seeking an attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience who has taken depositions, your cover letter will discuss this. Your cover letter needs to show that you can do whatever the job is. You need to read the job description and personalize your cover letter based on this.

  7. Career Advising and Preparation

    The College of Arts and Sciences offers important resources to help you chart a path towards a career goal, prepare holistically for that goal, and successfully take the first steps down the path towards a career. UVA Catalyst is a program in the College, open to all majors, that prepares students for successful work and civic engagement after ...

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    cover letter. New Year's Career Resolutions Happy New Year! If your 2019 resolution includes finding a new job, sharpening your skills, or deepening your knowledge, read on! ... Categories: Virginia and the University, Business and Law, Technology. Subscribe to cover letter ... and invested in their UVA passions. Footer menu. UVA Clubs ...

  9. Clerkship Resources for Students

    [email protected]. Email with quick questions, or time-sensitive counseling requests that cannot wait for an appointment (mark as time sensitive and include your available times) Make an Appointment in Symplicity.

  10. Law Student Cover Letter: What You Need To Know + Samples

    Here is an example of a strong cover letter for a first-year law student at Yale University: Dear [Employer's Name]: I am a first-year student at Yale Law School seeking a position with Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle for Summer 20XX. I am a native New Yorker and hope to work in New York City this coming summer.

  11. PDF CC-1416 Cover Sheet for Civil Actions

    FORM CC-1416 (MASTER) PAGE ONE 02/23. [ ] DEFENDANT [ ] ATTORNEY FOR [ ] PLAINTIFF [ ] DEFENDANT. *"Contested" divorce means any of the following matters are in dispute: grounds of divorce, spousal support and maintenance, child custody and/or visitation, child support, property distribution or debt allocation.

  12. 1+ Lawyer Cover Letter Examples (with In-Depth Guidance)

    1 Lawyer Cover Letter Example. Lawyers excel at presenting persuasive arguments, meticulously dissecting complex information to build a compelling case. Likewise, your cover letter is your opening statement, meticulously weaving your professional experiences, skills, and passion into a persuasive narrative that captures the attention of ...

  13. Cover Letter Advice & Samples

    Overview. Draft your cover letter knowing it is your first writing sample. Understand that a cover letter should persuade the reader. Use the cover letter to "connect the dots" of your experiences. Resist the temptation to restate your resume. The Basics. Keep your cover letter to one page. Use the font style and point size that match your ...

  14. PDF SAMPLE COVER LETTER #1: FIRST-YEAR STUDENT

    (203) 865-8000 [email protected] Permanent Address: 40 West 72nd Street New York, NY 10023 (212) 555-1212 [email protected] EDUCATION YALE LAW SCHOOL, New Haven, Connecticut Candidate for J.D., June 20XX Activities: Yale Journal of International Law Black Law Students' Association BROWN UNIVERSITY, Providence, Rhode Island

  15. Writing a cover letter

    A cover letter is intended to supplement the content of your CV, not repeat it. It demonstrates your motivation and suitability for a given position. Above all, you want to make the reader eager to talk with you in person. To that end, keep things short and sweet and make sure you bridge the gap between what you want and what the employer is ...

  16. Locations & Hours

    UVA Career Center. Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM ... Career Community Advising . Georges Center. Monday - Thursday, 1:30-4:30PM. Clemons Library (2nd Floor) Ideal for resume and cover letter reviews, networking and career fair prep, job offer negotiations + more! Interested in speaking with a career counselor from a specific Career Community ...

  17. How UVA Law Prepares You for a Public Service Career

    We provide this in three major ways: (1) Funding every student who works in a 1L or 2L summer internship with a public service employer and fulfills grant application requirements, including pro bono service, through Public Interest Law Association grants ($4000 for 1Ls/$7000 for 2Ls pre-tax). We also offer several, competitively awarded UVA ...

  18. Cover Letter

    Cover Letter. Any resumé or application for employment should be accompanied by a cover letter, usually no more than three paragraphs in length. Remember, this is a business letter, so use business form. If you not familiar with correct business form, see the sample below. First paragraph: State any connection to the employer, introduce ...

  19. Career Services Office Uva Law Online Resume Cover Letter Template

    Find, modify, and finish your Career Services Office Uva Law Online Resume Cover Letter Template in a single interface with the help of smart tools. The days when people had to print out forms or even write them by hand are over. Nowadays, all it takes to find and finish any form, like Career Services Office Uva Law Online Resume Cover Letter ...

  20. The Public Service Job Search

    The Free Exchange of Ideas at UVA Law; Dining; Living in Charlottesville; Awards, Fellowships and Honors; Moot Court and Trial Advocacy; Legal Writing Fellows; Student Services. Student Affairs; ... Resumes, cover letters, writing samples, references, and thank-you notes. More Resume Guide. Resume Samples | Templates. Cover Letter Tips and Tricks.

  21. Careers

    Kevin Donovan, Senior Assistant Dean, Career Development. Private Practice / [email protected] / (434) 924-7349. Judicial Clerkships / [email protected] / (434) 924-7192. Public Service Center / [email protected] / (434) 924-3883. Information about Career Development services and resources at the ...

  22. PDF SAMPLE COVER LETTER

    333 Rose Walk ♦ New Haven, CT 06510 ♦ (203) 333-3333 ♦ [email protected]. August 30, 2020. Prof. Eleanor Roosevelt Presidential University School of Law P.0. Box 1933 Anytown, NY 20000. Dear Professor Roosevelt: I am writing to express my strong interest in an entry-level faculty position at Presidential University School of Law.

  23. How to Write A Legal Cover Letter for Lawyers [with Examples ...

    In a competitive job market, hiring managers at law firms read cover letters to help determine which candidates may be the best fit. A well-written legal cover letter can entice the reader to review your resume—and, hopefully, invite you for an interview—by showcasing how your experience and skills align with the role.

  24. J.D. Admissions

    Get your answers straight from Admissions Dean Natalie Blazer '08 as she offers insight into the world of law school admissions and gives you a behind-the-scenes look at UVA Law through interviews with students, faculty, alumni and staff. Learn More About 'Admissible'. Admissible · Introducing "Admissible". Accepted Podcast: How To ...