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The documents provide examples of resume formats and content for law students and graduates, highlighting experiences, skills, education and professional work.

The resumes showcase experiences in legal research and writing, internships, clerkships, moot court competitions, leadership roles and language skills alongside academic honors and publications.

The individuals emphasized their legal education credentials like GPAs, law journal experience, and academic awards as well as undergraduate degrees, minors, honors and scholarships from institutions like OU, SMU and Duke.

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FRANCIS FIRST YEAR 1600 Washington Ave., Apt. #658, Norman, OK 73069 (405) 584-4598 Ffirstyear2@ou.edu

EDUCATION
The University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman, Oklahoma Juris Doctor, expected May 2010 GPA 8.356/12.00 (Top 25%) Nathalie Pierrepont Scholarship Academic Achievement Award, Constitutional Law Student Bar Association, Member The Organization for the Advancement of Women in the Law, Member The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, May 2007 Phi Beta Kappa The Oklahoma Daily, Editor PE-ET Senior Honor Society (Top ten senior graduates) Outstanding Graduate for the College of Arts and Sciences Smith Jansen Memorial Scholarship

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Womens Outreach Center, Norman, Oklahoma Peer Counselor, August 2005 May 2007 Advised women on health care issues, domestic violence, and divorce. Wrote training manual for peer counselors. Conducted client observations and recommended treatment plans. University of Oklahoma Student Financial Aid Office, Norman, Oklahoma Office Assistant, Summer 2004 Processed financial aid applications and managed data entry. Conducted review of student manuals and provided recommendations to senior staff. Assisted with training and supervision of twenty workers. Gap, Inc., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Sales Associate, December 2003 April 2004 Assisted customers and managed and reconciled register. Provided support for troubleshooting and launching new store incentives. Hired and trained two new sales associates.

FRANK FIRST YEAR 4567 North Cantina Street, Norman, Oklahoma 73069 (405) 789-1234 frank@ou.edu E DUCATION
The University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman, OK Juris Doctor, expected May 2010 GPA 11.256/12.0 (Top 5%) Member, Black Law Students Association Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, May 2006 GPA: 3.87/4.0 Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society W.W. Allen Boys & Girls Club Engineering Scholarship President, Black Students for Justice

E XPERIENCE
United States Senator, Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Washington, DC Legislative Aide, June 2006 May 2007 Researched legislation, including the newly introduced Pakistan Resolution condemning State of Emergency. Served as the Senators representative, in his absence, at local fundraisers, political events, and community functions, and provided constituent support. Oklahoma State University, Student & Alumni Programs Association, Stillwater, OK Co-Founder, January June 2005 Established and actively recruited for a new organization. Organized and coordinated programs to bring OSU students, professors, and alumni together to maintain strong alumni relations. American Society of Safety Engineers, Student Division, Stillwater, OK Vice-President, March 2003 May 2004 Assisted with organization and coordination of National Future Safety Leadership Conference. Coordinated monthly dinners for students and faculty advisors. Established speaker series to educate students on engineer safety practices. Software, PC, Norman, OK Sales Clerk, Summer 2003 Organized and maintained business records. Provided service to retail customers and assisted with annual inventory assessment.

C OM M UNITY S ERVICE
AIDS Emergency Fund, Washington, DC Volunteer, August December 2004 Interviewed potential clients and determined eligibility to receive financial assistance. Provided referrals to community resources.

SALLY SECOND YEAR 1234 South Abrams Street, Norman, Oklahoma 73069 (405) 456-7890 sally@ou.edu

EDUCATION
The University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman, OK Juris Doctor, anticipated May 2009
Journal: Clinic: Activities: Oklahoma Journal of Law & Technology, Managing Editor The University of Oklahoma Legal Clinic Board of Advocates, Parliamentarian

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, Political Science, May 2006
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Deans List (every semester), Deans Scholar (half-tuition merit scholarship), Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Recipient.

London School of Economics, London, U.K. Course on International Law: Contemporary Issues by a Barrister at Matrix Chambers, Summer 2000.

EXPERIENCE
Office of the Public Defender, Oklahoma City, OK Law Clerk, Summer 2008
Worked with felony attorney to research case law; provided case summaries and made recommendations; wrote motions for court; interviewed clients; attended weekly court hearings.

The University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman, OK Research Assistant, Professor Katheleen Guzman, Summer 2007
Researched, analyzed, and summarized federal and state legislation concerning assisted reproduction and the transfer of wealth. Helped develop class reading list for new seminar in advanced real estate law. Topics included land use and zoning, real estate conveyancing, and real estate finance and development.

Office of the Assistant General Counsel, The Bellagio Casino-Hotel, Las Vegas, NV Legal Assistant, Summer 2006
Gathered, organized, and updated client files and legal documents for delinquent debt collection. Prepared complaints, motions, affidavits, and exhibits for filing in court.

University of Kansas, Office of Financial Assistance, Malibu, CA Student Assistant to Associate Director of Financial Assistance, Fall 2003-Spring 2006
Maintained over 750 student files and tracked incoming documents. Worked at least 20 hours per week each semester to defray cost of tuition and fees.

Resume for a transfer student

Stedman Second Year


200 North Saint Fields Street Norman, Oklahoma 73019 (405) 579-5897 sstedman@ou.edu
EDUCATION

The University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman, OK


Juris Doctor, expected May 2009

Oklahoma City University School of Law, Oklahoma City, OK


First-year J.D. coursework completed 2006-2007 (Transferred to the University of Oklahoma College of Law) GPA: 3.62 Honors: Class rank Top 10% Hatton W. Sumners Scholarships Journal Oklahoma City University Law Review (Invitation extended)

Georgetown University, Washington, DC


Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, May 2005 Major: Management Minors: Theology and Government Major GPA: 3.98 GPA: 3.52 Honors: US National Collegiate Award in Student Government

EXPERIENCE

Harrison Institute for Public Law, Washington, D.C.


Student Attorney, August 2007 to Present Wrote policy document as part of project funded by Environmental Protection Agency on states role in addressing climate change; presented findings to southern states legislators; worked in areas of trade procurement and environmental regulations.
U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, D.C. Law Clerk, Plan Benefits Security Division, Summer 2007 Researched substantive and procedural matters; participated in discussions concerning litigation and regulatory strategy; worked exclusively on issues relating to ERISA compliance, focusing on cross-trading of securities by fund managers.

Georgetown University Student Association, Washington, DC Junior & Senior Class Elected Representative, May 2004 to May 2005
Organized and coordinated a voter registration drive for the Student Government Election; coordinated rallies on Presidents Corner for the Student Committee on Access to Justice; established town meetings to improve community relations.

SKILLS

Fluent in Spanish Trained in crisis hotline counseling for abused and neglected children

Resum e for a second-year student with GPA im provement

SAMUAL SECOND YEAR 7895 College Avenue, Norman, OK 73069 * samual@ou.edu * 405-369-7845

E DUCATION
The University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman, Oklahoma Juris Doctor Anticipated, May 2009 Cumulative GPA: 9.036/12.0; Second Year GPA: 11.0/12.0 Activities: Students for Access to Justice, Student Coordinator; International Law Students Association; Student Bar Association. Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, Oklahoma Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, May 2004 GPA: 3.98/4.0 Honors & Activities: Top Senior Award; National Merit Scholar; Mortar Board; Community Activities Board, Chair; OBU; Community Orchestra, Member.

E XPERIENCE
The Nickels Group, Washington, D.C. Summer Associate, Summer 2008 Assisted with strategy building and plan implementation for the American Dental Association; consulted with senators on economic policy legislation; reviewed and analyzed upcoming healthcare legislation and provided oversight to clients board of directors. D.C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Washington, D.C. Volunteer, Summer 2007 Conducted client intake and review; counseled and advised domestic violence victims in the process of obtaining protective orders against their alleged abusers; appeared in court as supporter of victims seeking protective orders. Oklahoma Piano Academy, Oklahoma City, OK Instructor, May 2004 August 2006 Provided individual instruction in concert piano to thirty students; assisted with concert and contest preparation; wrote a piano concerto for the Oklahoma City Orchestra League; hosted summer camps for disabled students and provide basis piano instruction.

C OM M UNITY I NVOLVEM ENT


Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, Member YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, Purple Sash Committee Member Oklahoma Baptist University, Alumni Board Member

DANIELLE DUAL DEGREE


123 Jenkins, Apt. 125 Norman, OK 73019 (405) 272-5987 danielle@ou.edu

EDUCATION The University of Oklahoma College of Law J.D./M.B.A. Candidate, May 2009 J.D. GPA: 8.798/12.0 M.B.A. GPA: 3.77/4.0 Honors: J.D.: University of Oklahoma Law Review, Articles Editor M.B.A.: Deans List, Academic Year 2007-2008 University of Texas BBA, magna cum laude, Finance, May 2005 Honors: Phi Beta Kappa; Golden Key Award Activities: University Finance Association, President; Undergraduate Business Council; Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, Vice-President of Finance EXPERIENCE Haynes & Boone Dallas, TX Summer Associate, Summer 2008 Researched and wrote memoranda on issues relating to plaintiff-side discrimination litigation. Advocated for clients at various stages of race, sex, disability, and age discrimination disputes. Investigated discrimination claims for national retail client, which involved conducting interviews, preparing declarations, and producing fact-finding reports. Conner & Winters Oklahoma City, OK Summer Associate, Summer 2007 & Summer 2008 Researched and drafted memoranda in areas of law such as bankruptcy and creditors rights. Prepared discovery including requests for production of documents and special interrogatories. Researched and drafted an ex parte application for an order shortening time in which to notice a deposition. Assisted in preparation of fee application in large Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Lehman Brothers New York, NY Summer Associate, Summer 2006 Worked with the execution team on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, capital raisings, and restructurings. Performed financial, structural, and business risk analyses. Researched and analyzed industry and company information to provide investment ideas for clients. LANGUAGES French (proficient) INTERESTS Creative Writing, Skydiving, and Classical Music

TAMMY THIRD YEAR tammyty@ou.edu 405-897-3256


Current: 4589 Ridgecrest Court, Apt. #234. Norman, OK 73072 Permanent: 15012 Beverly Drive Dallas, TX 75205

EDUCATION
The University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman, OK Juris Doctor, May 2008 GPA: 8.0/12.0 (45/150, Top 30%) Journal: Oklahoma Law Review Author, Miranda Violations Post 9/11 Honors: Deans List, 2006-2007, Academic Achievement Award Wealth Transfer Tax Activities: Ruth Bader Ginsburg American Inn of Court of Oklahoma City Jessup International Law Moot Court Team, Spring 2007 Duke University, Durham, NC Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, May 2005 Major: Finance Minors: Accounting and Government Major GPA: 3.88/4.0 GPA: 3.75/4.0 Honors: Outstanding Finance Graduate

EXPERIENCE
Baker Botts L.L.P., Dallas, TX Summer Associate, Summer 2007 Completed merger of oil properties of a domestic gas and electric corporation with a foreign oil corporation. Drafted corporate resolutions, articles of incorporation, and plans of merger. Researched and drafted memoranda, discovery requests, and motions for civil litigation. Filed answer and assisted in settlement negotiations with opposing counsel in pro bono case. Department of Legal Research and Writing, Oklahoma College of Law, Norman, OK Law Student Assistant, Academic Year 2006-2007 Selected to assist in preparation of weekly first-year legal research and writing class assignments. Prepared initial draft of appellate brief and outline on oral arguments. Primary duties included providing written feedback on students client letters, legal memoranda, and appellate briefs. U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK Intern, Summer 2006 Aided in prosecution of international internet predator casedrafted memoranda and motion letters to court. Organized and prepared documentary and wiretap evidence for money laundering prosecutions. Participated in questioning and preparation of witnesses. Lee Bolton & Lee, Solicitors, London, U.K. Intern, Summer and Fall 2004 Drafted letters of agreement for corporate ventures between foreign and domestic entities. Researched corporate, property, and probate law and summarized findings for senior staff. Assisted with leasehold enfranchisement and exploitation of mineral rights cases.

Tommy Third Year 4589 Chautauqua Norman, OK 73072 (405) 548-9874 tommyty@ou.edu
EDUCATION The University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman, OK Candidate for Juris Doctor, May 2008 GPA: 9.869/12.0 (Top 15%) Oklahoma Law Review, Managing Editor 2005 Jessup International Law Moot Court Team Student Bar Association, Treasurer 2005 SMU Law Summer Program at Oxford University Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX Bachelor of Arts in History, cum laude, May 2004 GPA: 3.96/4.0 History Departmental Honors Jewish Law Students Association, Vice-President Outstanding Senior Man PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Smith & Jones, L.L.P., Dallas, TX

Summer Associate, Summer 2007 Assisted with representation of clients in all aspects of commercial litigation practice, including researching and drafting memoranda regarding UCC breach of warranty, class actions, and Texas civil procedure. Propounded and responded to discovery, attended and conducted depositions, assisted in trial preparation, and observed trials.
United States District Court Western District of OK, Oklahoma City, OK

Intern to the Honorable Robin J. Cauthron, July 2006 August 2006 Observed four month RICO drug conspiracy trial involving five defendants. Briefed judge on upcoming motions. Managed entire pro se habeas case and drafted opinion that will be used as a form for future interns. Researched and authored legal memoranda concerning a wide range of issues, including procedure, evidence, prisoner rights, and FOIA.
Compton & Caldwell, P.C., Norman, OK

Litigation Legal Assistant, May 2006 June 2006 Organized and edited information for several corporate and civil cases. Coordinated distribution, document production, and other aspects of case organization and assisted in document reviews. SKILLS AND INTERESTS Fluent in French Interests include Russian literature and running marathons

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