First-Year J.D. Student Resume Critique Form: Guidance for Crafting a Law School Resume, Study notes of Law

A resume critique form for first-year j.d. Students at a law school. It includes instructions for answering specific questions about the resume, examples of general resume formats, and a space for the counselor's schedule and resume critique details. The form emphasizes the importance of following the professional development handbook's guide to resumes and cover letters and using action verbs when describing work experience.

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FIRST-YEAR J.D. STUDENT
RESUME CRITIQUE FORM
NAME: _______________________________________________________________________
CLASS YEAR: ________________________________________________________________
DAY OR EVENING STUDENT: __________________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER: _____________________________________________________________
SPECIAL NOTE:
**Since this is your first law school resume, please review the Professional Development
Handbook’s Guide to Resumes and Cover Letters (Tab 11) before you submit your resume. Two
examples of the General Format For Resumes are attached to this form.
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
Is this critique for a general resume or for submission for a particulate position or program (e.g.
NYU PILCF; judicial internships)?
What are you most concerned about when someone views your resume?
Is there any information that you have included or not included on your resume that you are having
difficulty describing?
Do you have any specific questions regarding your resume?
ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO THIS FORM.
To Be Completed by CPC:
COUNSELOR SCHEDULED:_________________________________________________
DATE AND TIME OF RESUME CRITIQUE: _______________________________________
EXAMPLE A: GENERAL FORMAT FOR RESUMES
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FIRST-YEAR J.D. STUDENT

RESUME CRITIQUE FORM

NAME: _______________________________________________________________________

CLASS YEAR: ________________________________________________________________

DAY OR EVENING STUDENT: __________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: _____________________________________________________________

SPECIAL NOTE:

**Since this is your first law school resume, please review the Professional Development Handbook’s Guide to Resumes and Cover Letters (Tab 11) before you submit your resume. Two examples of the General Format For Resumes are attached to this form. PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: Is this critique for a general resume or for submission for a particulate position or program (e.g. NYU PILCF; judicial internships)? What are you most concerned about when someone views your resume? Is there any information that you have included or not included on your resume that you are having difficulty describing? Do you have any specific questions regarding your resume? ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO THIS FORM. To Be Completed by CPC: COUNSELOR SCHEDULED:_________________________________________________ DATE AND TIME OF RESUME CRITIQUE: _______________________________________ EXAMPLE A: GENERAL FORMAT FOR RESUMES

NAME Street Address (with apt. number, if applicable) City, ST Zip Home Phone or Cell Phone E-Mail Address Include your permanent address if establishing a connection to your hometown (see Sample Resume 2A) EDUCATION Fordham University School of Law , New York, NY J.D. Candidate, May 20XX GPA: X.XX [ optional ] Honors: [ Anything for which you are competitively selected, including journals, Moot Court, clinics, scholarships ] Activities: Related Coursework [ optional ]: [ If you have completed elective courses within a specific area ] Study Abroad: Undergraduate College/University , City, ST (or Country) B.A., Economics, May 20XX GPA: X.XX [ optional ] Honors: Thesis: Activities: Study Abroad:

  • Do not include your high school, unless it ties you to a desired geographical area or has an exceptionally strong alumni network* *Do not include your LSAT score * EXPERIENCE Employer or Organization Name , City, ST Your Title Dates [ Describe what you do or did. Use action verbs! See list of action verbs in the main text of the Guide to Resumes and Cover Letters ] Employer or Organization Name , City, ST Your Title Dates [ Describe what you do or did. Use action verbs! See list of action verbs in the main text of the Guide to Resumes and Cover Letters ]
  • Once you have substantive legal experience, you may opt to have two employment sections–one titled “Legal Experience,” the other “Additional Experienceor “Other Experience” * LANGUAGES INTERESTS [ Optional ] MEMBERSHIPS [ Include memberships NOT associated with FLS or another educational institution ] ACTIVITIES [ Include activities and organizations NOT affiliated with FLS, undergraduate or graduate schools ]