Cover Letter and Resume Review

A cover letter serves as an introduction, inviting an employer to review your resume. At the same time, a resume provides a first impression. A polished cover letter and resume can make a positive impression that may lead to an interview.

All law students may request a meeting with a Career Development advisor for a resume and/or cover letter review. Please e-mail or drop off a draft of your resume/cover letter when you schedule your appointment so we may review it in advance of our meeting with you. Alternatively, you may send an email message with attachments to lawresume@richmond.edu. Experienced advisors will review your materials and respond within three business days.

Recommended resume and reference list examples and cover letter format guide:

• Bullet resume example #1 (one address)
• Bullet resume example #2 (two addresses)
• Paragraph resume example #1 (one address)
• Paragraph resume example #2 (two addresses)
• Bullet reference list example
• Paragraph reference list example
• Cover letter format guide

• Gmail
• Fac/Staff Email
• Bannerweb
• Blackboard
• HR
• Library
• IS