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The Only Cover Letter Guide You Need to Succeed in Law Firm Applications
When I was in my penultimate year of law school, I applied for numerous legal internships to try to build a more all-rounded CV in order to prepare for future training contract applications. I spent roughly 30 minutes to an hour on a cover letter. I made sure it highlighted every academic achievement, every extracurricular activity, and every ounce of potential I believed I had. I thought I did a pretty good job. I didn't get invited for any interviews at all. Instead, I received the following rejection email from one of those firms…