Just getting anyone's input who wants to take a look at my legal resume. Thanks!! It's not in dire need of help (I hope!) but I love the critique!

Legal Girl
123 Street #3 Sacramento, California 95811
(916) 123-45678 ● legalgirl@lawschool.com

EDUCATION
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, CA
Juris Doctor to be conferred, May 2010
Fall Semester Grades:
Legal Research and Writing A-, Contracts A-, Torts A.

Activities:
Legislative Staff Writer, McGeorge Law Review, 2008-2009
Public Legal Services Society, 2007 – Present
BarBri Representative, 2007-2008

University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Bachelor of Arts, August 2005.
Major: Philosophy, Minor: Government

Activities:
University Democrats, December 2000 – May 2005
Students for the ACLU, January 2002 – May 2003

EXPERIENCE
Voluntary Legal Services Project, Sacramento, CA
Employment Law Clinic Volunteer, August 2007 – Present
• Interview clients, summarize the clients' employment law problems and present the information to a panel of employment law attorneys for advice.
• Convey this advice to the clinic clients and provide assistance in completing forms and preparing employment discrimination complaints, wage claims and demand letters.

California Energy Commission, Sacramento, CA
Contract Officer, February 2007 – Present
• Inform control agencies and contractors regarding California energy contract requirements, procedures and policies.
• Negotiate contract terms with contractors and prepare language for contract terms pertaining to procedural requirements.

Chicago Title, Austin, TX
Title Researcher, May 2004 – August 2005
• Used sophisticated software programs and county records to research estates to ensure they could be legally sold.
• Prepared and reviewed property documents to ensure there were no errors for properties and allow for proper transfer of title.

Childcare Provider, Austin, TX January 2001 – August 2005
• Responsible for one child’s safety and well-being.

United States Army Reserves
Army Reservist, September 2000 – November 2004
• Transported personnel and cargo in heavy duty vehicles.


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