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GET A FREE ONE THAT IS PROFESSIONAL LIKE JOHN.A.DOE@ WHATEVER.COM. To use hotty@??? or monster_trucker@??? doesn't cut it!
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Dear MR.,MS. MRS. Whatever applies:
Desiring the opportunity to interview in person for an attorney position with your law firm, I thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
I am pleased to present my resume to you for consideration as an (attorney, paralegal, law clerk) with the law firm of (Name the firm). I possess a Law Degree from (name the law school) and passed the (state) bar examine on (date). Having the desire to provide all people with the opportunity to retain competent council, I am confident in my ability to be a valuable team member within your firm.
As my resume will demonstrate, my educational training (and work experience if applicable) has been geared toward protecting citizens rights and defending the down trodden with honesty and care. Throughout my formal training, I have been given ample opportunities to prepare to (gear it to the job), As a result, I feel genuinely prepared to (prosecute, defend) in a professional, courteous and complete manner, all of those that I would be assigned to (defend, prosecute whatever)
My greatest strengths include a desire to help those in need, (prosecute those to remove them from victims and society if warranted, defend those accused to afford them their constitutional right to council...whatever applies here). Actively engaging in (any clients defense, prosecuting within the boundaries allowed by the office that you are applying for).
I am confident that I will be an asset to your law firm. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss your firms goals and how I can help you achieve them as an (attorney, paralegal, whatever you are applying for). Thank you !
Sincerely,
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