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Writing A Cover Letter

Writing a Cover Letter

• Personal Contact

Direct Cover

• Head of a Department

• SLS alumni or fellow undergrad alumni

Letter To

• Hiring Attorney ( )

• Recruiting Manager: always Cc if not the direct contact

• Stanford Law School

• Name Drop: talked to 2L who worked there; colleague or

Intro

alum suggested your firm

• Why you're interested in the firm

• Connection to city: hometown; school; relatives and

friends; where practice is concentrated

• Explain why they should want you: sell yourself

Body

• Highlight your transferable skills: don't reiterate your

resume; customize for firm

• Show how your experiences developed your skills

• When you'll be in the area

Closing

• Additional information available: references; writing

samples; transcripts

Key: the more specific you can be, the better. Generic screams mass mailing.

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am very interested in working for your firm.

I have strong research and writing skills, which could be used in any of

your various practice areas.

I will be in your city in the near future and would love the opportunity

to discuss my qualifications with you further.

Sincerely

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Writing A Cover Letter