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juris doctor candidate with sharp analytical aptitude and organizational skills eager to contribute to the operations of a progressive law firm as a summer legal intern

profile

  offer strong academic background in legal studies along with strong practical experience in research, analytical writing, document review, and proofreading and editing

  effectively coordinate and manage large volumes of critical information

  demonstrated ability to perform multiple concurrent responsibilities in fast-paced settings

  dynamic communication, presentation, public speaking, and relationship management skills

  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

education

charlotte school of law, charlotte, nc anticipated graduation january 2011

studies toward juris doctorate

• granted cali award for civil procedure 1
• active participant, the actual innocence project

 

oklahoma state university, stillwater, ok 2007

bachelor of arts in philosophy pre-law program

professional experience

charlotte school of law, charlotte, nc 1/10 present

research assistant

• provide support to insert who (eg environmental law professor / school library / etc.); anticipate and address project needs and potential issues
• perform in-depth research, edit and revise copy, and check facts and citations

 

optimum services inc., insert location 2/06 7/09

data clerk

• successfully executed data entry and information management duties for this leading provider of public and private sector land and construction services including earthwork and waterway creation, infrastructure, and utility construction and roadway improvements
• served as an in-house it specialist and provided assistance with computer systems, software applications, hardware, and network

 

lowe's home improvement warehouse, insert location 10/03 11/05

appliance sales associate

• provided knowledgeable and courteous customer service, including offering guidance regarding product selection and usage
• consistently maintained store inventory and merchandising displays in line with corporate objectives and directives

 

planned parenthood, insert location 11/03 8/04

data clerk, inventory and delivery

• cross-referenced and validated data against various source documents, verified information, corrected errors, and formatted electronic records
• managed distribution schedule and accurately compiled and updated detailed material, equipment, merchandise, and supply records; tracked quantity, type, and value of stock

 

 

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hiring agent name

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catawba riverkeeper foundation

0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000-2784

 

dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging internship opportunity and am submitting my resume for your review. in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, i m currently a student at charlotte school of law, where i also work as a research assistant supporting a busy insert who you assist. in addition to my academic and formal work experience, i m actively involved with the actual innocence project, a pro bono organization dedicated to serving underserved inmates with claims of actual innocence. during and following my undergraduate studies, i gained professional experience in information verification, data management, and customer services.

 

i m committed to preserving and protecting the catawba-wateree basin, and believe you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to the foundation, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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