APPENDIX A
Sample Resumes, Cover Letters and Other Professional Correspondence
RESUME ACTION VERBS
Below is a list of action verbs to assist you in describing your experience and accomplishments:
accelerated
accomplished
achieved
acquired
activated
adapted
adjusted
administered
advised
allocated
analyzed
annotated
anticipated
applied
appraised
arranged
articulated
assembled
assessed
assigned
authored
balanced
briefed
budgeted
built
catalogued
categorized
chaired
clarified
cleared
coded
collaborated
compared
compiled
completed
composed
computed
conducted
consolidated
constructed
contacted
continued
contracted
convened
conveyed
coordinated
corresponded
counseled
created
critiqued
decided
defined
delegated
delivered
demonstrated
derived
designed
detected
determined
developed
devised
directed
distributed
drafted
edited
educated
effected
elicited
encouraged
established
evaluated
examined
executed
exhibited
expanded
expedited
experienced
experimented
explained
explored
facilitated
figured
financed
focused
forecasted
formed
formulated
fostered
founded
functioned
generated
governed
grouped
guided
helped
identified
illustrated
immunized
implemented
improved
increased
informed
initiated
instituted
instructed
interpreted
interviewed
introduced
invented
investigated
judged
led
listened
maintained
managed
marketed
mastered
measured
mediated
modeled
modified
molded
monitored
motivated
named
negotiated
observed
obtained
operated
ordered
organized
originated
outlined
oversaw
perceived
performed
persuaded
planned
planted
presented
presided
printed
produced
protected
provided
publicized
questioned
raised
recommended
recorded
recruited
reduced
rendered
repaired
reported
represented
reproduced
researched
resolved
responded
restored
retained
retrieved
reviewed
revised
rewrote
routed
scheduled
searched
selected
served
shaped
shared
showed
simplified
solicited
solved
specified
spoke
stimulated
structured
studied
supervised
supported
synthesized
targeted
taught
tested
trained
translated
tutored
updated
utilized
verified
wrote
SAMPLE RESUME FOR 1L CASIUS WALTERS
CASIUS WALTERS
27 Easy Street, Brighton, MI 48116
(818) 929-3939 casius@umich.edu
Education
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL, Ann Arbor, MI
J.D. expected May 2013
Activities:
Membership Chair, Law School Republican Students Society
Member, Food Stamp Advocacy Project
Honors:
I.C. Lotz Academic Scholarship 2010-2011
UNIVERSITY OF PONOMA, Ponoma, CA
B.A., magna cum laude, December 2007
Major: History Minor: International Relations
Activities:
Volunteer: Ponoma Partners in Education
Member: Ponoma Panthers Lacrosse Club and Surf Club
Participant: University of Ponoma Paris Semester (Fall 2006)
Honors:
Dean’s List (6 semesters), Presidential Scholar Award
Experience
SENS RESTAURANT, Los Angeles, CA
Bartender and Waiter, January 2008-May 2010
• Provided first rate service to all customers
• Trained new restaurant staff
• Maintained log of workers’ injuries for workers’ compensation claims
LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, Los Angeles, CA
Office Assistant, Summers 2006-2007
• Scheduled appointments for the Chief of Health, interacted with the public, and answered phones
• Gathered and verified birth certificate information
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, DC
Bureau of Foreign Affairs Intern, Summer 2005
• Composed memos, cables, and briefing notes on drought stricken areas in Africa
• Gathered and compiled data on peacekeeping missions
• Analyzed strategic planning documents for U.S. missions on Mars
PONOMA COUNTY HISTORY CENTER, Ponoma, CA
Museum Department Intern, Summer 2004
• Researched history of artifacts to be displayed in museum’s permanent collection and wrote explanatory
notes and captions to be displayed with artifacts
• Led tours for school children
Interests
Ultimate Frisbee, writing science fiction, and classical music
SAMPLE COVER LETTER FOR 1L CASIUS WALTERS
CASIUS WALTERS
27 Easy Street, Brighton, MI 48116
(818) 929-3939 casius@umich.edu
January 1, 2011
Ms. Carla Sindlinger-LaLonde
Commissioner
Federal Election Committee
1 Federal Way
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Commissioner Sindlinger-LaLonde:
I am currently a first-year student at the University of Michigan Law School and am interested in
becoming a summer law clerk in your office. I have a deep interest in the electoral process on the state
and federal level. Moreover, I am committed to using my law degree to protect the rights of all
citizens wishing to exercise their right to vote.
Prior to entering law school, I studied History at the University of Ponoma in Ponoma, CA. In
focusing on American politics I acquired a deep appreciation of the importance of the electoral process
in the lives of all Americans. Inspired by my studies, I sought and won election as the Membership
Chair of the University of Michigan Law School Republican Students Society. This position has
allowed me to work with likeminded individuals in promoting the importance of registering to vote
and exercising that right.
In addition to my extracurricular activities, my two semester Legal Practice curriculum continues to
teach me the skills necessary for effective and efficient legal research and writing. Based on my
performance in that class, I am confident in my ability to synthesize and analyze legal research and
write interoffice memos outlining both sides of an argument. Furthermore, my first semester
Constitutional Law class has given me valuable insight into the electoral process and its underlying
democratic theories.
I have enclosed a copy of my resume for your review. I will be in Washington DC from January 39, 2011 and would welcome an opportunity to interview with you during that time. Thank you for
your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Casius Walters
Encl.
Jane Smith
551 S. State St./Ann Arbor, MI 48109
(222) 345-6789/janesmit@umich.edu
Date
Name of Contact
Title
Name of Organization
Address
City State Zip
Dear [name of contact],
I am a first-year law student at University of Michigan Law School, and am interested in a summer
internship position with [name of organization]. I have long been attracted to international human
rights, and am confident my past experiences, skills, and enthusiasm would benefit your organization.
My experiences prior to law school fueled my interest in international human rights and led me to
pursue a law degree. As an intern for the Human Rights Division of the Permanent Mission of the
Republic of Korea to the United Nations in Geneva, I was responsible for attending human rights
conferences and writing reports for XYZ. Further, I conducted research on issues ranging from X to Y
and presented my research to policy makers from more than 50 countries. At Refuge P-NAN, I
became intimately familiar with the issues that refugees face as I helped our clients seek refugee status
in immigration court and resettle in our community. Through that experience, I witnessed how
individuals are affected by commissions and treaties created by international NGOs. These
experiences deepened my knowledge of international human rights and humanitarian affairs,
strengthened my desire to pursue public interest work, and gave me a broader view on how
governmental and non-governmental actors interact with one another to influence the world.
In addition to fostering my passion for international human rights, my experiences before and during
law school have also given me the technical skills necessary to contribute to the important work of
[name of organization]. While interning in Geneva, I closely analyzed different issues identified in the
Durban Declaration and conducted extensive research on current human rights issues such as
Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights. My analytical and writing skills have been further honed
through Michigan Law’s intensive year-long Legal Practice class, where I am learning the skills
necessary to be an effective and efficient legal researcher and communicator.
I appreciate your consideration of my application for a summer internship position. Enclosed is a copy
of my resume, a brief unedited writing sample and names of references. I will send you my transcript
as soon as it becomes available in February 201x. I will be in Korea from December 19th to January
8th, and I would welcome the opportunity to meet in person. I look forward to speaking with you.
Sincerely,
Jane Smith
Encl.
SAMPLE COVER LETTER FOR 1L SUMMER STARTER ROCCO TURILLIO
Rocco J. Turillio
723 Arabia Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-764-0546
rocco@umich.edu
December 15, 2010
Maya Samms, Esq.
Chief Recruiter
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, NE
Washington, DC 20549
Dear Ms. Samms:
I am a first-year summer starter law student at the University of Michigan Law School and would like
to apply for the Summer 2011 Honors Law Program. As a detail-oriented person with analytical and
writing experience, I have the qualifications necessary to excel in the Summer Honors Law Program.
I would like to work for the Securities and Exchange Commission because I am interested in a
government position where I am able to use my business background to assist in regulating the
securities markets and securing Americans’ investments. I am currently exploring my interest in
business law by taking courses regarding public corporations, administrative law, and accounting for
lawyers. As a summer starter, I will have completed three semesters of law school by the Summer of
2011. My academic background and previous work experience, including an internship in the
information technology department of Lehman Brothers and approximately three years analytical
experience at market researcher Ulivi & Associates, would help me in carrying out the mission of the
SEC.
I have sharpened my analytical and writing skills through my Summer 2009 judicial externship with the
Honorable Erithe Smith at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.
I demonstrated these skills by researching law and writing memoranda advising the Judge, including
memos regarding whether to reopen debtors’ bankruptcy cases that have been dismissed. I also
wrote a Memorandum of Decision explaining Judge Smith’s ruling in a bench trial regarding the
dischargeability of debt stemming from the plaintiff’s allegations of misrepresentation, embezzlement,
and conversion. My experience this past summer shows that I would be successful with the research
and writing demands of the Summer Honors Law Program.
As a participant in the Summer Honors Law Program, I would use my strengths in analysis and writing
in order to fulfill the needs of the Securities and Exchange Commission. My résumé is attached for
your review. I would be happy to meet with you and discuss my qualifications further. Thank you for
your consideration.
Sincerely,
Rocco J. Turillio
Haley D. Randall
112 W. 7th Street
Ann Arbor, MI 99999
(313) 555-5555
haleyr@umich.edu
________________________________________________________________________
EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL, Ann Arbor, MI
J.D. expected May 2013
Member, Environmental Law Society
Member, Women Law Students Association
TULANE UNIVERSITY, New Orleans, LA
B.A. with honors, English Literature, May 2008
Dean’s List 2007-2008
Editor, The Tulane Times-responsible for running the school newspaper
EXPERIENCE
SMITH, SMITH & JONES, P.C., Boston, MA
2008-2010
Paralegal in 25-attorney law firm specializing in environmental law.
• Analyzed and drafted summary of several provisions of the Clean Water Act.
• Reviewed and summarized Environmental Impact Statements.
• Conducted pretrial preparation: summarized witness testimony; organized and prepared trial
notebooks.
WOMEN=S CRISIS CENTER, New Orleans, LA
Summers 2006-2007
Peer Counselor, part-time
• Advised women on health care issues, domestic violence, and divorce.
• Wrote training manual for peer counselors.
SOFTWARE, INC., Detroit, MI
Sales Clerk
• Organized and maintained business records.
• Provided service to retail customers.
LANGUAGES
Spanish
INTERESTS
Creative Writing, Skydiving, Jazz
Summer 2005
Haley D. Randall
112 W. 7th Street
Ann Arbor, MI 99999
(313) 555-5555
haleyr@umich.edu
December 10, 2010
Ms. Marion A. Duncan, Director
Environmental Law Group
333 Clear Avenue
Washington, D.C. 10000
Dear Ms. Duncan:
I am a first-year law student at The University of Michigan Law School, and am interested in a
summer intern position with the Environmental Law Group. I have long been interested in
environmental issues, and am committed to using my law degree to advocate on behalf of
protecting the environment.
Prior to entering law school, I worked at a small law firm specializing in environmental law. In
one case, I assisted attorneys in advising a small corporation of its compliance requirements
under the Clean Water Act. Moreover, my experience analyzing several environmental impact
studies provided me with useful technical knowledge in the environmental field. This
experience, as well as my education and my work as an editor of The Tulane Times, helped me
strengthen my writing and analytical skills. In addition, I am taking the Law School’s rigorous
two semester legal research and writing class.
My work as a peer counselor at the Women’s Crisis Center afforded me valuable experience in
advising clients, problem-solving on a variety of crisis intervention issues, and in educating
others by writing a training manual. In addition, my work at the Crisis Center enabled me to
strengthen my oral communication skills. At Software, Inc., I developed my organizational and
interpersonal skills, and worked with financial records.
I believe that I have gained the skills that will be an asset to your organization. I have enclosed a
resume for your review. I will be in Washington, D.C. over the December break, and would
enjoy the opportunity to meet with you to discuss further my qualifications. I will call you next
week to try to arrange a convenient time to visit your office. Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Sincerely,
Haley D. Randall
Enclosure
MOLLY P. WILLIAMS
1600 Washtenaw Ave., Apt. #139, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
(734) 764-0546
mpwilliams@umich.edu
EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL, Ann Arbor, MI
Juris Doctor expected May 2011
Newsletter Coordinator, Asylum and Refugee Project, Winter 2008
Student Attorney, Family Law Project, Fall 2008-present
KENYON COLLEGE, Gambier, OH
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, June 2009, Majors: Political Science and Public Policy
Intern, Ohio General Assembly, Office of the Senate Majority Leader, Fall 2008
UNIVERSIDAD DE MADRID, Madrid, Spain, Fall 2007-Spring 2008
Intensive study of Spanish language, culture, and history
EXPERIENCE
DETROIT COMMUNITY SERVICES, Detroit, MI
Public Policy and Legislative Specialist
June 2009-August 2010
Researched emerging policy issues for metropolitan Detroit health and
human service organizations
Produced weekly newsletters for member organizations
Coordinated annual legislative conference
Organized monthly legislative forums for member organizations
IMMIGRANT ASSISTANCE, Inc. Washington, D.C.
Public Policy Intern
Summer 2008
Researched and prepared memoranda regarding social, health, and policy
issues affecting immigrant women
Provided research assistance to domestic violence advocates
Assisted in lobbying Congress concerning pending domestic violence
legislation
U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN, HON.
PATRICIA E. KING, Detroit, MI
Summer 2007
Intern
Performed basic legal research under the supervision of the judge’s law clerks
Assisted with updating library materials
Observed court proceedings including trials, motions, and settlement
conferences
GREEN VALEY COUNTRY CLUB, Oakdale, MI
Swimming Instructor to children ages 3 to 10
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Spanish, conversant in Portuguese
Summers 2005-2006
MOLLY P. WILLIAMS
1600 Washtenaw Ave., Apt. #139, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
(734) 764-0546
mpwilliams@umich.edu
December 11, 2011
Attorney General Bill Schuette
Office of the Michigan Attorney General
P.O. 30212
Lansing, MI 48909
Dear Attorney General Schuette:
I am a first-year law student at University of Michigan Law School and would like to
apply for an internship this coming summer with the Attorney General’s Medicare Fraud Office.
I grew up in Michigan and have worked here since graduating from college in 2006. I am
committed to a public service career in Michigan in order to make access to health care available
to everyone.
Prior to starting law school, I worked at Detroit Community Services as a Public Policy
and Legislative Specialist. My primary area of responsibility was emerging health policy issues.
My duties included coordinating an annual legislative conference attended by health care
providers, health and human service organization professionals, and members of the legislature.
This experience gave me a view of the organizational and substantive problems faced in
providing health care to low income individuals. In addition, working with these groups fueled
my desire to go to law school. Furthermore, I will be taking a class on health care regulation this
coming semester.
I believe my experience will enable me to be an asset to your office. I have enclosed a
copy of my resume for your review. I am available to interview after my last exam on December
18th. Thank you for your time and consideration. I will contact your office in two weeks to
arrange a mutually agreeable interview time.
Very truly yours,
Molly P. Williams
Encl.
Mr. Morgan O. White
mow@umich.edu
PERMANENT ADDRESS
CURRENT ADDRESS
121 Augusta Dr.
551 South State St
Chicago, IL 60609
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
312.667.4941
734.764.0546
_____________________________________________________________________________
Education
University of Michigan Law School
Juris Doctor Expected, May 2012
Member, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
Member, Future Tax Lawyers of America
Work part-time to finance law school education
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts, May 2009
Major: Mathematics Minor: Accounting
Certificate Program in Statistics Completed
Member, Mathematics Honor Society: served on Careers Committee
Member/Treasurer, University of Chicago Students’ Hunger Task Force
Honors: Received Sophomore Scholarship for Highest
GPA in Mathematics Department
Experience
The Hon. Caridad Hechavarria, Chicago Municipal Tax Court
Intern Summer 2010
• Researched city tax code regarding obtaining attorney’s fees in lawsuits
seeking back taxes.
• Drafted court opinions and findings of fact.
• Observed court proceedings and attended settlement conferences.
American Mathematics Academy, Hanover, NH
Mathematics Tutor and Coach Summer 2009
• Served as Mathematics Olympics Coordinator.
• Assisted in recruitment, training, and supervision of over 100 coaches and
volunteers.
• Organized curriculum for math teams, developed test materials.
University of Chicago Student Financial Aid Office
Student Worker-Office Assistant Summer 2008
• Processed financial aid applications, responsible for data entry.
• Answered questions from students.
Mr. Morgan O. White
mow@umich.edu
PERMANENT ADDRESS
CURRENT ADDRESS
121 Augusta Dr.
551 South State St
Chicago, IL 60609
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
312.667.4941
734.764.0546
_____________________________________________________________________________
Sept. 20, 2010
Ms. Yvette LaRue
Legal Recruitment Coordinator
Reese & Frey
100 West Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60609
Dear Ms. LaRue:
I am currently a second-year student at the University of Michigan Law School, and I am interested in
obtaining a summer associate position at Reese & Frey. I am confident that my particular experience,
training, and enthusiasm would benefit your firm this summer because my primary interest is in tax law.
Moreover, I wish to explore my interest in tax law while living and working in my hometown of Chicago.
After my first year of law school, I interned with the Honorable Caridad Hechivarria of the Chicago
Municipal Tax Court. Judge Hechivarria extensively reviewed my writing which developed my skills in
legal research and drafting. Both that internship and the extensive two semester Legal Practice Program
at Michigan have sharpened my legal research, writing, and analysis. Furthermore, my job during the
summer of 2008 as a mathematics tutor and coach at the American Mathematics Academy as well as my
classes in tax law have strengthened my desire to practice law in that area upon graduation.
I have enclosed a copy of my resume for your review, which includes my permanent address and phone
number in Chicago. I would be happy to answer any questions that you have about my qualifications and
experience. From December 24th to January 6th I will be at home in Chicago and would appreciate the
opportunity to meet with you.
Sincerely,
Morgan O. White
Encl.
YOLANDA HEGELDORN
551 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
734-777-0307 • yolanda@umich.edu
EDUCATION
University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, MI
Juris Doctor Expected May 2010
• Recipient, Provost’s Scholarship (merit based)
• Recipient, Austro-Hungarian Law Students Fellowship
• Participant, University of Michigan Clinical Law Program
o Researched and drafted substantive motions and an appellate brief.
o Represented clients at administrative hearings and negotiated with opposing counsels.
o Tried a case before a mock jury.
University of Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica
Bachelor of Arts in Psychoceramics with Honors May 2007
• Recipient, University of Jamaica Entrance Scholarship
• Vice President, University of Jamaica Psychoceramics Students Association
• Soloist, University of Jamaica Light Opera (2005-2007)
EXPERIENCE
Altheimer & Gray, Budapest, Hungary
Summer Associate May 2008 – July 2008
• Prepared for and participated in an arbitration between American and Hungarian corporations.
• Drafted loan documents, purchase contracts, and a letter of intent for Hungarian company.
o Researched and wrote interoffice memos on a variety of topics including international arbitration
procedures, applicability of Hungarian law to purchase agreement, and proposed changes to the
European Union Commercial Code.
European Convention on Human Rights Centre, London, England
Legal Intern May 2007 – August 2007
• Researched and drafted pleadings for cases under the European Convention on Human Rights.
• Advised attorneys on examining expert witnesses before the European Court of Human Rights.
Conservatory of Modern Dance, London, England
Instructor for primary school children May 2007 – August 2007
Youth Sports International, Salzburg, Austria
International Volunteer June 2006 – August 2006
• Organized sports activities for fifty high school students.
• Assisted the organization in finding funding for field trips and tournaments.
LANGUAGES
Fluent in German and Hungarian; conversant in French.
INTERESTS
Traveling in all European Union countries; competitive table tennis.
YOLANDA HEGELDORN
551 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
734-777-0307 • yolanda@umich.edu
September 9, 2008
Dear
I am a second-year student at the University of Michigan Law School, and I am interested in obtaining a
summer associate position at your firm’s New York City office. I am attracted to your firm because of the
depth and scope of its international practices. While growing up in Hungary I became fluent in both
Hungarian and German. I believe my international experience would allow me to contribute to your
office and clients.
This past summer I participated in Altheimer & Grey’s summer associate program in Budapest. While
most of my assignments involved researching and writing legal memos on corporate law issues, I also
drafted loan documents and purchase contracts. Prior to law school, I interned for a non-profit
organization in London, researching and drafting pleadings for cases brought before the European Court
of Human Rights. Furthermore, I worked closely with attorneys to prepare in court examinations of
expert witnesses, which also helped me learn about the litigation process and litigation strategies.
This semester I am focusing on business-related classes including Commercial Transactions, Enterprise
Organizations, and Securities Regulation. Next summer I look forward to developing my competence in
the corporate area while working on complex European Union transactions. I am also familiar with the
nuances of German and Hungarian cultures and have a unique appreciation for global perspectives.
I believe these qualities will benefit your firm.
Enclosed are my resume and transcript. I would be happy to answer any questions you have about my
experience and qualifications. I will be in New York City from October 15-19, 2008;
I will contact you in two weeks to see if it is possible to interview with you during that time.
Sincerely,
Yolanda Hegeldorn
Encl.
David John (DJ) Spencer
121 Augusta Drive, Apt 3
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
(248) 240-4692
djspence@umich.edu
Education
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL Ann Arbor, MI
J.D. expected May 2010
BRIARCLIFFE COLLEGE Bethpage, NY
BA in Theology, graduated summa cum laude, May 2007
Honors: Maintained 4.0 average for all semesters
Dean’s Scholarship for Outstanding Academics
Activities: Men’s Varsity Basketball; Bassoon Player, Briarcliffe Collegiate Orchestra (2006-2007)
Experience
Kaplan & Wickwire, LLP New York, NY
Summer Associate 2008
Researched and analyzed tax law relating to corporate transactions, including
M&A, partnership structures, and real estate investment trusts.
Researched and prepared interoffice memos analyzing bankruptcy case law, including
adequate notice, procedural requirements for amending confirmation orders, and standard of
review.
Observed court proceedings and attended confirmation hearings and Creditors
Committee conferences.
Co-authored article on the IRS treatment of horse farm tax shelters.
Hon. Magistrate Judge Cherry Pie, WDNY Buffalo, NY
Intern Summer 2007
Researched and analyzed case law and statutes, including copyright infringement,
defamation by email, and breach of a surgeon’s duty of care.
Drafted preliminary court opinions and findings of fact, including reports and
recommendations, and summary judgments.
Observed court proceedings and attended settlement conferences.
Northshore YMCA Jericho, NY
Camp Counselor Summers 2004-2006
Created activities concerning water safety and sports for 40 sixth graders.
Provided instruction on CPR and acted as life guard.
Priscilla’s Patio Palace Ronkonkoma, NY
Sales Representative Summers 2005-2006
Highest grossing summer sales representative 2005-2006 for largest patio furniture
wholesaler in the industry.
Interests
Backpacked throughout parts of Australia.
Avid bassoon player.
SAMPLE THANK-YOU LETTER FORMAT
using personal letterhead
Date
Contact Person
Title
Law Firm or Organization
Address
City, State Zip
Salutation:
(Use formal titles even if directed during the interview to address interviewers by first name)
Paragraph one: Express your gratitude to the individual (your host or the recruitment coordinator) and/or
the group of interviewers you met with during your visit. You may mention here if there was a topic of
conversation during your interview that was of special interest, or if you discovered a common interest or
tie between you and the interviewer.
Paragraph two: Mention enclosures or anything that may require attention, such as materials that were
requested by the organization.
Paragraph three: Conclude your letter by reiterating your interest in the organization and advising them to
contact you if they require any additional materials or information.
Sincerely,
Your Name
SAMPLE TRANSMITTAL LETTER FORMAT
using personal letterhead
This letter style may be used after the interview process to submit additional materials to the employer.
Date
Contact Person
Title
Law Firm or Organization
Address
City, State Zip
Salutation:
(Use formal titles even if directed during the interview to address interviewers by first name)
Paragraph one: Address it to the individual who received your thank-you letter. A reminder of who you
are and when you interviewed with the firm should be included in this paragraph.
Paragraph two: Explain what materials you are enclosing and why. You may have recently completed a
note or received a letter of recommendation from a past employer that you want the potential employer to
review before making its final decision.
Paragraph three: Conclude your letter by reiterating your interest in the organization and advising them to
contact you if they require any additional materials or information.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Enclosure(s)
SAMPLE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE FORMAT
using personal letterhead
Date
Contact Person
Title
Organization
Address
City, State Zip
Salutation:
Paragraph one: Accept their offer of employment, stating the term of employment (Summer 2001), or if it
is a permanent offer, your beginning date (Fall 2001). If the offer was extended and accepted via
telephone or by email, indicate whom you previously communicated with and confirm your acceptance.
Paragraph two: Indicate any future actions with the employer or information you expect to convey to
them, such as your anticipated availability or specific starting date of employment, or if you plan to
follow up with an individual at the organization at a future date to verify details regarding your
employment.
Paragraph three: Conclude your letter with a sincere statement of your gratitude or of your anticipation in
working for the organization.
Sincerely,
Your Name
SAMPLE LETTER OF REJECTION
using personal letterhead
Date
Name
Title
Organization
Address
City, State Zip
Salutation:
Paragraph one: Indicate that you are rejecting their offer of employment and the term of employment that
was offered and by whom the offer was made.
Paragraph two: This is where you can explain why, in as much or little detail that you feel is necessary,
you are rejecting their offer. You may want to keep your options open for the future!
Paragraph three: Thank the employer for the offer once again and for their attention.
Sincerely,
Your Name