Sample
Sample Candidate
Lawyer · Bangalore, India
Phone · Email · Profile link
Professional summary
Advocate with 4 years of practice in civil and commercial litigation. I draft clearly, research thoroughly and represent clients with care.
Experience
Lawyer · Employer · 2022 to now
- Drafted plaints, written statements and applications for civil suits.
- Appeared in district courts and tribunals for matters on brief.
- Researched case law for senior counsel.
- Reviewed commercial contracts for small business clients.
Skills
Litigation · Legal drafting · Legal research · Contract review · Court appearances · Client counselling · Civil procedure · Commercial law
Education
Degree, college, year
What recruiters in this field look for
Legal recruiters check practice areas, courts or forums, drafting experience and the kind of clients you have served. Confidentiality matters, so describe matters in general terms.
- Practice areas
- Drafting and court experience
- Research skills
Who hires
- Law firms
- Chambers of senior advocates
- Corporate legal teams
- Legal process outsourcing
- Government legal departments
Examples by role
Tips for a stronger resume
- Lead with a 2 to 3 line summary that names your role and years of experience.
- Write each experience line as action + task + result with a number.
- Name tools and standards exactly as job posts write them, so an ATS (applicant tracking system, the software many employers use to store, search and filter resumes) can match them.
- Show practice areas near the top, where a recruiter looks first.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best format for legal jobs?
Reverse-chronological with a short summary, then experience, skills and education. Freshers put education and projects first.
What should I highlight?
Practice areas; Drafting and court experience; Research skills.
Do I need a cover letter?
It helps when you apply by email or for roles that ask for one. Keep it to 3 short paragraphs.
Should I use a design template?
For portal applications use a simple, single-column layout. Use designed templates when you send your resume directly.