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Writing Samples and Portfolios: What to Include
A writing sample is not busywork, it is evidence. Here is how to choose the right one, clean it up, and build a small portfolio that makes a hiring lawyer trust you.
Farah Haddad
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9 Resume Mistakes That Quietly Sink Legal Applications
Most legal resumes are not rejected for being bad. They are set aside for small, fixable mistakes. Here are the nine that cost people interviews, and the fix for each.
Maya Rombout
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How to Research a Firm Before You Apply
Most applicants read the About page and stop. Here is how to find the real signal about a firm's work, culture, and hiring needs before you write a word of your cover letter.
Maya Rombout
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How to Write a Cover Letter a Hiring Partner Will Actually Read
Most legal cover letters get skimmed in ten seconds and forgotten. Here is how to write one that earns a real read, from the crucial first line to the right length and tone.
Maya Rombout
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How to Tailor Your Application to a Specific Firm
Tailoring is not swapping the firm's name into a template. It is homework that shows. Here is how to research a firm well enough that your letter reads like it was written for them.
Daniel Kwon