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Q3: What information should be in your covering letter?
Make them BRIEF. Just put in the most salient points of your experience and tie it to a career in law. do not repeat your resume.
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Career objectives, desire to live in city long-term where articles sought, and related legal experience
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The very basics of who you are and what you want with a FEW of your highlights.
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why you want to article in that particular firm -the areas of law in which you are interested -how your previous work/volunteer experiences have helped you develop certain skills
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Be firm specific: know what the firm does and explain why it is you want to be a part of that particular firm. But don't focus solely on what the firm does but do focus on your skills and how you can adapt that skillset to working at that particular firm. Say something unique about yourself that will stand out from the stack.
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Your interest in the firm. Include things that are peculiar to that firm. Why the firm should be interested in you.
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describe how your skills and education will make you an asset to the firm
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Willingnesss to work for nothing/cheap
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Brief, name, address, small background, why person is applying for a job
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Interest in application, knowledge of firm, something about self, & contact information.
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specific information about why you want to work at the firm you are applying at.
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Eagerness to serve the needs of the types of clients the firm has, and demonstrated ability to understand what those needs are.
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Something distinctive about yourself, without being overly personal or familiar.
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Why you want the specific job - When you are available to start - Covering ltr must be well written and concise - Include grades with covering letter if they are good - otherwise just say they are available upon request - Could also offer a writing sample
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areas of interest, what you can offer the firm given your academic and other experiences
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reflect the individual firm in your letter -- no one wants a form letter ... don't repeat what is in your resume
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why you are applying for the position, and what special skills you bring
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State clearly what position you're applying for. Highlight a few key facts/attributes about yourself that show you're the perfect candidate and how you would fit it to their firm.
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Definitely why you want to work at X firm. You have to do the research. It's time consuming but worthwhile. If you can mention which areas of practice you're interested in that the firm actually practices that's a bonus.
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Something specific about the firm to which you are applying. Avoid generic letters.
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Planned practice area Reasons the firm applied to is a good fit
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Something about the firm you are applying for that makes you want to join them.
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Something interesting that gets an employer's attention. Most employers say they don't read cover letters.
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show how your past experience/education fits into the current position
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Why you are interested in the firm, how your law school training or legal experience is relevant to the firm's needs, etc.
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should indicate your ideal goal, keeping in mind that you probably really don't have any idea what area of law you want to practice, nor should you.
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Basic information. Who you are - acknowledge the firm (they like to see you researched them)- why are you perfect for them?
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I would include only what qualities you have that fit the job requirement, conclude thus why it would be mutually beneficial if you were hired and how soon you are available.
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I like to explain what I have to offer and what I think that the firm has to offer me. I also like to elaborate on my community activities.
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Name, address, what job you are applying for, general background and any special skills/experiences that make you a better candidate for the job.
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Same as above. Something out of the ordinary that will make you stand out. Don't try to be funny or cute... I've been there when the student committee quickly tosses those ones out!
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what it is about the firm that makes you want to work there rather than at any other firm (if you can't answer this question now, think of how awkward it will be if they ask it in a job interview) then, follow-up by explaining why you are a good fit for that firm (use your experience and skills to answer this question)
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What your main areas of interest are in the law. What areas of law that employer does and why you think the firm/employer would be a good fit for you. Some information about your strengths and interests (ex. Good at team work, good listener, would like to become a litigator, etc.)
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What make you different from the rest of the candidates, your strengths.
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what school you go to, why you are interested in the firm, and what type of law you are interested in. If you have applicable work or volunteer experience that is not easily explained in the resume, that is a good place to highlight it
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Why do you want the specific job advertised? What can you bring to the specific job? Do not use 'one size fits all' letters.
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The truth, politely expressed. I am a second year student. I am primarily interested in (area of law). I note that your firm practices in this area and has an excellent reputation. It is very difficult to distinguish firms without meeting the people there, and I'd like to ask for an interview.
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interests, area of law you want to practice, short term and long term goals
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Explain why you are applying to the firm. Many firms (especially smaller firms) want to know why you want to work in their city....if they are thinking about interviewing you, reassure them and let them know that you want to be where they are and aren't just desperate to get a job (even if that may be the case)
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what type of law you're interested in (should be something the firm does)
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Education, passion, interest, personalization, skills required to meet needs of articling position
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Why you want to work at that particular firm, why that firm should hire you
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reason why you are applying for *this* job at *this* firm; maybe mention your short- and long-term goals for professional development and career advancement
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Demonstrate knowledge of the firm and why it is a good fit for you and what you have to offer
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Who you know in the target firm.
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What you're looking for, what you can contribute, past related experience, goals re: the position
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Why you are interested in working at the firm. What type of law you are interested in.
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why you want to work at that specific law firm, any distinguishing characteristics, what area of law you are interested in
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Your cover letter should include a brief outline of why you are interested in that particular job and then given a BRIEF outline of your relevant school and work experience. Then give any contact information or other relevant info not actually on your resume.
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The area of law that you're interested in, why the firm should hire you, what you can contribute to the firm, and how your previous work experience has helped you gain skills necessary to be successful in law
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It should be all about them not you. They want to know how great they are and why you want them, not about you so much. Make it about what you can do for them and not just the generic "i can research, write, blah, blah". Specific interests - I've done corporate research on this before and found that I was very expedient at it, which I can see given the high pace of your company, would be an asset".
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A paragraph introducing yourself and a paragraph setting out why you are interested in articling with that particular firm.
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[posted June 3, 2005] |