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SAMPLE RESUME #3: FIRST-YEAR STUDENT
JANE SMITH
1675 Orange Street
New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 555-7392
jane.smith@yale.edu
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EDUCATION
YALE LAW SCHOOL
J.D. expected, June 2016
Activities:
Environmental Law Association
Yale Law and Policy Review, Edit team
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
B.S. in Biochemistry, June 2007
Honors:
magna cum laude
Morehead Scholar – awarded for academic excellence and
demonstrated leadership ability
Phi Beta Kappa
Eric Svensson Book Prize for Excellence in the Arts
Thesis:
“Transport Fate of Ammonium in Waterlogged Soils,” published
in Biogeology & Chemistry, March 2007
EXPERIENCE
FUND FOR PUBLIC INTEREST, Washington, DC
2010-2013
Fundraiser/Activist. Organized and coordinated membership drives within
professional organizations and colleges for US PIRG, a national environmental
lobby group. Developed and oversaw publication of informational material
detailing the organization’s environmental work.
SIERRA CLUB, Washington, DC
Summer 2010
Research Intern. Researched and wrote political advocacy and public education
materials for Russian environmental groups. Negotiated and served as a liaison
among these groups to enhance cooperation on a national air-quality initiative.
SLACKCO CHEMCOR, Bethesda, Maryland
2007-2009
Research Assistant. Tested new chemical formulations for pesticide use and
presented results at quarterly research team meetings. Wrote Hazardous Material
Worksheets describing the uses and hazards of pesticides, in accordance with
OSHA standards, for distribution with the pesticides.
HON. ALAN J. DIXON, U.S. SENATE, Washington, DC
Summer 2006
Intern. Wrote issue briefs for Senator Dixon. Researched legislative issues and
wrote letters on behalf of the Senator to address concerns of constituents.
Fluent in Russian. Enjoy jazz saxophone.
INTERESTS
Yale Law Scho o l Career Develo pment Office
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