Lawyer Resume Cover Letter

A Lawyer Resume Cover Letter is written by lawyers to apply for jobs with various private law firms. They act as legal counsel to their clients and help them in court cases, instructing and guiding them through the numerous intricacies of the law, and representing them in the court of law.

They are necessarily required to hold a doctorate in law, J.D. (Juris Doctor) as known in the US. They are responsible to get out all the information from their clients and look for the hidden information. They work on case-to-case basis, helping the clients in legal settlements, studying the entire information, building up a strong case and analyzing a probable outcome while always striving for favorable results.

The following cover letter samples display a broad outline as to how you should structure yours and what kinds of details need to be put into it.

1. Sample of Cover Letter (Experienced)

To,
Rupert Zahn,
Smith & Burton Legal Services
1275 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 801
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 455-0342
rupert.zahn@example.com

Subject- Application for the post of Criminal Lawyer

Dear Mr. Zahn,

I am a criminal lawyer and have been practicing law since last 8 years. I am currently looking for a new job, and so, I am writing this letter to you to express my interest in working for Smith & Burton Legal Services.

I held my last office with Clarkson Legal Advisors in New York where I worked for 3 years. I have been a successful criminal lawyer with good experience in criminal law. I have been a legal counselor to many influential clients of the city, the State vs. Ricky Thomas, to name one. When it comes to strong persuasive skills, you can count on me. With a history of successful legal cases combined with getting satisfying legal compensations for my clients, I have worked hard and dedicatedly towards achieving this.

I am a graduate from Harvard School of Law, Massachusetts, 2004. After this, I passed my bar exam from the State Bar of California, International Bar Organization in 2005. Before law, I did my graduation in Humanities from the University of California.

I believe that I have the required skills and experience that are necessary for this job at your office. I strongly stand by the legal ethics and am a staunch practitioner of client-attorney non-disclosure agreement. These are the reasons that make me confident enough to take up this job and handle more challenging cases for the firm. I am attaching my resume with all the relevant details along with my experience certificates. I surely hope that we would get to meet each other to discuss future prospects of our association.

Thanking you,

Yours Sincerely,

(Signature)
Michael Fishburne, J.D.

Enclosures:

• Resume
• Experience certificates

2. Cover Letter Sample (Fresher)

To,
Rupert Zahn,
Smith & Burton Legal Services
1275 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 801
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 455-0342
rupert.zahn@example.com

Subject- Application for the post of Criminal Lawyer

Dear Mr. Zahn,

I was recently approached by your firm, offering me the job of a criminal Lawyer. I would be more than glad to accept the offer. So, I am writing this letter as a part of my official application for this job.

I would be graduating from Harvard School of Law next month after successfully completing my final semester law exam. In terms of my experience, I have done a 6 months internship with Bendini, Lambert & Locke where I acted as an assistant to the criminal attorney's office. I have topped the batch in the last semester's exam and hope to do so again.

I hereby, attach my detailed law resume along with other necessary documents for your reference. It will be my pleasure to come and work for your firm. With this, I thank you for choosing me for this position. Expecting to hear from you soon.

Thanking you,

Yours Sincerely,

(Signature)
Garry Freidman
Harvard School of Law graduate

Enclosure: Resume