Resumes should start bullet points with these types of words like "Developed," "Led," or "Facilitated."
What are Action Verbs
Your cover letter should expand on this. Not just repeat it.
What is your Resume
This website is a great tool to access before your interview to build connections within the company and read up on the company's values and missions.
What is Linkdin
When applying to law schools, the earlier you do it, the more you can receive.
What is scholarships
This service has to be purchased separately within LSAC and gathers your college transcripts and letters of recommendation
What is the Credential Assembly Service (CAS)
This area of your resume includes the school you are attending, Majors and Minors, relevant coursework, awards, scholarships, and GPA.
What is your Education Section
The location of information such as the company's contact information, address, email, and phone numbers
What is in the top left of the page
This free platform provides Chapman students with Mock interviewing practice. It even has Erin Berthon giving you mock law interview questions!
What is Standout
When is the ideal year to take the LSAT if you are NOT taking a gap year
What is the Summer/Fall of your Junior year
This is the time I should start asking professors or supervisors for a letter of recommendation (regardless if you are taking a gap year or not)
What is Senior year fall semester
Communication, leadership, and adaptability are examples of these non-technical competencies.
What are Soft Skills
This paragraph is usually where you explain your strongest achievements or skills that are relevant to the job you are applying for.
What is the Second Paragraph
You should respond with this common phrase when asked the dreaded "Tell me about yourself" question
What is Elevator Pitch
Law schools utilize this technique within their classrooms to help teach students
What is the Socratic Method (Cold Calling)
You should get around this many letters of recommendation for law school applications
What is 2-3
This application is free for Chapman Students and uses AI to proofread your resume and gives you feedback and a numbered score of the quality of your resume out of 100.
What is VMock
The header of this professional document should also match the header of my cover letter
What is my resume
These types of questions are what you ask at the end of an interview when you want to know how much you will be paid, hours, when you'll hear back, etc
What is Logical Questions
How long does your LSAT score remain in your LSAC account before it expires?
What is up to five years
You should choose individuals who can be categorized as Professionals, like supervisors and managers, and this category that apply to teachers and professors
What is Academic
This building helps students with all aspects of professionalism and career development.
What is The Chapman Career Center
What is the final step to finishing your cover letter? It is usually located at the bottom of your page, and after sincerely,
What is your handwritten or digital signiture
This important follow-up activity takes place right after your interview in the form of an email
What is a Follow up Thank you Email
DAILY DOUBLE: During our chapter meeting with Dr. Stiener, he told a story of a law student who took a gap year and wrote her personal statement about being a bartender in this country.
What is Ireland
True or False: It is ok to ask for a letter of recommendation from a family member who is a lawyer