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SAMPLE RESUME #4: FIRST-YEAR STUDENT
(Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt.)
JACK JONES
55 Edgewood Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 555-2526
jack.jones@yale.edu
EDUCATION
Yale Law School, New Haven, Connecticut
J.D. expected, 2016
Activities:
Yale Journal of Law and the Humanities, Edit team
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
B.S. in Plant Breeding, 2011
Honors:
Degree awarded with distinction
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Spencer and James E. Rice Writing Prizes
Ring Memorial Award for Excellence in Plant Sciences
EXPERIENCE
Yale Environmental Law Association, Yale Law School
Fall 2013
Researcher for the Sierra Club
Conduct research and draft legal arguments on the use of wind power plants and the Department of
Defense Interim Windmill Policy.
Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
2012-2013
Telemedicine Initiative, Assistant Director
Organized, administered, and promoted telemedicine pilot project in Ecuador that allowed surgeons at a
centrally located hospital to conduct pre- and postoperative consultation with patients in the rainforest
via televideo. Interviewed patients, ensured Internet transmission of digital video, compiled economic
and health care data, and wrote several reports regarding the economic viability of the project.
Yale Medical School, New Haven, Connecticut
2011-2012
Department of Surgery, Assistant to Chair
Edited and researched articles for journal publication. Assisted surgeon and medical school department
chair with scheduling, event planning, and travel coordination.
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
2009-2011
Research Assistant
Developed and conducted molecular biology research project investigating plant pathogens. Conducted
plant genetics experiments designed to breed desirable traits. Wrote reports and presented orally to
members of the research group.
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Fluent in Spanish. Interests include writing fiction, playing soccer, and backpacking in national
parks.
Yale Law Scho o l Career Develo pment Office
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