SAMPLE LL.M. RESUME #1:
MANUEL C. ABELLO
100 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06520 g (203) 555-1212 g manuel.abello@yale.edu
EDUCATION
Yale Law School, New Haven, CT
LL.M. expected, June 20XX
University of the Philippines College of Law, Quezon City, Philippines
J.D., summa cum laude, 20XX
Honors: Valedictorian
Publication: Co-author, "A Comparative Analysis of United States Military Base Agreements," Best Legal
Research paper. Published by the International Studies Institute of the Philippines, 2018
University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
A.B., Philosophy, with Honors, 20XX
Activities: International Relations Center, President
EXPERIENCE
Sycip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan, Metro Manila, Philippines
Associate 20XX-20XX
Conducted extensive research, drafted legal memoranda providing foreign investment advice, and wrote due
diligence reports for domestic and international clients. Wrote registration statements of investments. Researched
impact of new legislation on individual investment deals and advised clients regarding the results.
University of the Philippines College of Law, Quezon City, Philippines
Lecturer 20XX-20XX
Led discussion groups for courses on legal history and legal ethics. Advised students regarding research
and writing assignments. Assisted in researching and revising course materials and grading student papers.
University of the Philippines, College of Law, Quezon City, Philippines
International Studies Institute of the Philippines
Graduate Assistant 20XX-20XX
Conducted research. Wrote and published paper analyzing United States Military Base Agreements. Presented paper
during colloquium on subject.
University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
Constitutional Revision Project
Researcher 20XX-20XX
Conducted research for Professor Uron on numerous constitutional issues, including Article XIII on the Commission
for Human Rights.
BAR MEMBERSHIP
Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Member. Achieved twelfth highest average, 20XX.
Philippine bar examination (percentage of those passing: 17%)
SKILLS & INTERESTS
All university, law school, and legal work conducted in English. Enjoy tennis, running.
SAMPLE LL.M. RESUME #2:
PATRICIA RAFTER
1215 Whitney Avenue 15 Albert Avenue
Hamden, CT 06520 Brisbane, Australia QLD 4218
(203) 555-1212 +61 7 555 1212
EDUCATION
YALE LAW SCHOOL, New Haven, CT
LL.M. Candidate, June 20XX
Scholarships: Fulbright Scholarship
Queensland Ministry of Public Education Grant
Activities: Lowenstein International Human Rights Law Project
Greenhaven Prison Project
UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND, Brisbane, Australia
LL.B., with honors, May 20XX
Honors: Mackenzie Prize for Excellence in Academics
Exceptional Student Award
First Place, Moot Court Competition
Activities: Women Law Students Society
Human Rights Society
UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND, Brisbane, Australia
B.A., Psychology, May 20XX
EXPERIENCE
ALLENS ARTHUR ROBINSON, Brisbane, Australia
Attorney 20XX-20XX
Conducted research and drafted legal memoranda on numerous litigation matters for one of Australia=s
largest law firms. Advised clients with regard to negligence claims. Worked closely with U.S. clients of
law firm and traveled to U.S. to meet with clients and attend hearings.
CLAYTON UTZ LAW FIRM, Brisbane, Australia
Summer Intern Summer 20XX
Worked in litigation department on various product liability and negligence matters. Drafted motions for
summary judgment and motions to dismiss. Attended hearings and client conferences.
UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND, Brisbane, Australia
Legal Research Assistant 20XX-20XX
Conducted legal research on numerous consumer issues for Professor Minam, Faculty of Law. Drafted
memoranda of law summarizing findings.
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OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, Sydney, Australia
Summer Intern, Civil Law Division Summer 20XX
Summer 20XX
Researched and drafted memorandum regarding small businesses’ access to legal justice reform. Drafted
portions of national consultation paper presented at seminar on subject.
LEGAL AID SOCIETY, Sydney, Australia
Summer Intern Summer 20XX
Corresponded with clients regarding consumer fraud issues. Conducted client intake and advised clients
as to their legal rights. Assisted attorneys in preparing cases for trial. Attended court proceedings.
PUBLICATIONS
The Consumer of the 90’s: Legal Facts and Fictions, 30 Queensland Lawyer 300 (20XX)
Human Rights Abuses and the International Legal Ramifications, Presented paper to Human Rights
Society and Faculty of University of Queensland, 20XX.
LANGUAGES
Fluent in written and spoken French. Proficient in written and spoken Spanish.
INTERESTS
Long-distance running, historical maps, soccer.
SAMPLE LL.M. RESUME #3
AKISA NONOYAMA
231 Edwards Street, #4
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 555-1212
akisa.nonoyama@yale.edu
EDUCATION
YALE LAW SCHOOL, New Haven, CT
LL.M. expected, June 20XX
Activities: Yale Law and Technology Society
Relevant Courses: Intellectual Property, International Business Transactions
HITOTSUBASHI UNIVERSITY, Tokyo, Japan
LL.B., March 20XX
Area of Study: Corporate Law
Honors: Ranked 3
rd
in Private Law Division
HITOTSUBASHI UNIVERSITY, Tokyo, Japan
Bachelor of Economics, March 20XX
EXPERIENCE
MATSUO & KOSUGI, Tokyo, Japan 20XX-20XX
Attorney. Conducted extensive research on intellectual property law. Researched and drafted
memorandum addressing discrepancies in the international patent licensing guidelines in the United
States, Japan, and the European Union and the resulting negative impact on Japanese licensees. Advised
foreign corporations on Japanese patent law matters and assisted in preparing patent applications.
HITOTSUBASHI UNIVERSITY, Tokyo, Japan Summer 20XX
Research Assistant. Conducted research to assist Professor Tetsuo Sato on an article which analyzed the
interpretative framework of the treatises and other instruments used by international organizations.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Japan Association of Private Law
Houmu Jyosui-kai (The Association of Law Practitioners)
PUBLICATION
A Comparison and Proposed Alignment of European, Japanese and United States Patent Law, Journal
of International Intellectual Property Law, November 20XX.
LANGUAGES
Fluent in written and spoken English and Japanese.
