In the attorneys resume example below the applicant has used a chronological resume format.
In the event the applicant were applying for a teaching position a CV resume format would be more appropriate.
Please note the applicant has begun the resume with a litigation section that acts as a sort of summary of qualifications resume.|
Harriet Morton
2906 Winding Way Chicago, IL 55555 1-555-555-1212 harrietm@email.com Litigation
Experience Curtis and Curtis, Chicago, IL Senior Associate, June, 1995 to Present Represented a diverse group of clients in civil litigation matters. Met with clients to develop trial strategy. Litigated each case and frequently achieved favorable results. Three verdicts resulted in settlements that exceeded $1 million. Gordon and Associates, Chicago, IL Associate Attorney, April, 1989 to May, 1995 Member of trial team that successfully defended H.J. Higgins and Co in a $7 million litigation. Prepared and argued motions. Drafted settlement briefs. Education May, 1989 J.D., University of Chicago, Chicago, IL Editor of Law Review June, 1986 B.A. Political Science, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL Honors: Summa Cum Laude Debate Society Professional Affiliations • Member of the Bar, State ofIllinois, admitted 1989 • Contributor, The Midwest Law Review |
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In the attorneys resume template shown, the applicant has also included a professional affiliations section.
This specifies information such as bar membership and contributor information for professional legal publications.
Including such information can provide the applicant with a competitive edge over other applicants.

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