Example CV for a law student applying for mini-pupillages.
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LEE GALLIGLE |
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Home Address:
10 London Road
Middlemarch
Loamshire
MM2 6AZ
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Term Address:
1a Beech Court
Park Wood
University of Kent
Canterbury, Kent
CT2 7SZ |
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Due to recent age discrimination legislation, you don't have to include your date of birth, if you don't wish to |
Tel: 01789 12345 Email: lg2999@kent.ac.uk
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS |
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| 2011 to date |
The University of Kent
LL.B. Law - expect to graduate June 2014 |
| First year: |
Introduction to Law (Distinction); Legal Process (Merit); Constitutional and Administrative Law (Merit); Obligations I (Distinction) |
| Second year: |
Criminal Law; Company Law; Obligations II; Property Law
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| 2005 - 2011 |
Casubon High School, Middlemarch |
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A-levels: English (A); French (B); History (B) |
| 2010 |
AS levels: Music (B); Media Studies (B) |
| 2009 |
GCSEs: English Language (A); English Literature (A); French (A); German (B); Mathematics (C); History (A); Geography (C); Biology (B); Music (A) |
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Chambers will expect a comprehensive list of your academic achievements to date, so include all subjects and grades |
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LAW-RELATED EXPERIENCE |
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| 2011 to date |
Kent Law Clinic |
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The clinic offers a free legal advice and representation service to people in the Canterbury area. I liaise with clients over the telephone, assist at advice sessions and attend weekly meetings. |
| May 2012 |
Student Visit |
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One-day visit to Julian Lackland, a Kent law graduate, at his chambers. This allowed me to observe meetings and to attend a Court of Appeal hearing in relation to a personal injury case. |
| Summer 2011 |
Hawleys, Middlemarch |
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Two-week work placement with a partner in the property department of a general practice solicitors' firm. I carried out research in relation to a boundary dispute, attended Court and observed interviews with clients. |
| Spring Term 2011 |
Mooting |
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Successfully participated in University Mooting competition as one of the winning team in the Contract Law moot. |
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Separate your law-related experience from your less relevant experience. This can be any experience – not just paid employment! |
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OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE |
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| 2011 to date |
The White Bull Inn, Canterbury - part-time bar work and waitressing |
| 2009 - 2011 |
Flora Motley Ltd, High Street, Middlemarch |
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Saturday Sales Assistant in fashion store: customer service, stock control, cash handling
This involved me in advising and assisting customers, coping with problems and unexpected situations (such as a fire alarm) and taking responsibility for counting up and banking money |
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Highlights relevant skills gained from less relevant employment |
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INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES |
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| Music: |
I have sung many solo parts in school and church choir performances and coached and conducted the Junior School Choir. I sing in the University chorus which performs regularly at the University and in Canterbury Cathedral. |
| Wildlife Conservation: |
Last summer I participated in a two-week project monitoring the wolf population in Ukraine. In order to achieve this, I raised £2000 in sponsorship through organising events such as a talent contest. Since returning, I have spoken about my experiences to schoolchildren and the Loamshire Wildlife Trust, of which I am an active member. |
| Classic Cars: |
I own and maintain a 1977 Mini and am secretary of the University Car Club |
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Active member of the University Temple Society, Conservation Society and Fencing Club. I swim twice a week and am trying to improve my Russian by independent study. |
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Shows initiative and public speaking skills
Something a bit “different” can help your CV to stand out and be remembered |
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SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Member of the "Casubon Speechmakers" team which won the county schools' public speaking award in 2010
- Awarded School Governors' Prize for my contribution to the musical life of the school
- Good command of French and German; basic knowledge of Russian
- Familiarity with legal databases (Westlaw and LexisNexis) and Windows packages including MS Word, MS Access Internet Explorer
- Full, clean driving licence
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REFEREES |
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Dr T. Lydgate,
Kent Law School,
Eliot College
University of Kent
Canterbury
Kent, CT2 7NS
01227 828282
T.Lydgate@kent.ac.uk
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Miss R. Vincy,
Manager,
Flora Motley Ltd
65 High Street
Middlemarch
Loamshire, MM1 0FF
01199 123456
R.Vincy@floramotley.com |
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If you are short of space on the CV, you can just put “References available on request” |
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