Jane Doe
265 College St., Apt. XX· New Haven, CT, 06510
EDUCATION:
YALE LAW SCHOOL, New Haven, CT
J.D. expected, June 20XX
Activities: Yale Journal on Regulation, Lead Editor
Yale Law Women, Community Engagement Committee
Yale Asian Pacific American Law Students Association
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York, NY
B.A., magna cum laude, History and Political Science, Concentration in Business Management, May 20XX
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
Departmental Honors—awarded to ten percent of graduating history majors on the basis of strong
performance in coursework and excellent senior thesis
Feigenbaum Prize—faculty-administered award for one student who demonstrates academic excellence in
college-wide Literature Humanities course
Activities: Journal of Politics and Society, Managing Editor
Community Impact, ESL Teacher
New York City Department of Education Mentoring Program, Branch Coordinator and Mentor
Thesis: “The People’s Institute: Working-Class Immigrant Political Participation in Public Lectures, 1897-1917”
EXPERIENCE:
CIVIL RIGHTS PROJECT, Yale Law School Fall 20XX
Volunteer. Conduct legal research for Bronx Defenders, public defender’s office in New York City. Draft
memorandum on local housing laws with a team of five under the direction of a supervising attorney.
GETO & DE MILLY, New York, NY Summer 20XX
Public Affairs Intern. Managed government and community relations for diverse clientele, from small non-profits
to Fortune 500 corporations. Conducted research on local regulatory landscape for real estate developers and large
food and drink companies. Published promotional content for the Brooklyn Book Festival, which attracted over
45,000 attendees. Lobbied on behalf of anti-recidivism non-profit to secure $150,000 increase in annual municipal
funding.
PROF. RODOLFO DE LA GARZA, Columbia University Fall 20XX – Spring 20XX
Research Assistant. Gathered data from exit polls, U.S. Census, and Pew Research to perform state-by-state
analyses of Latino political influence. Evaluated quantitative and qualitative changes to the Latino vote in U.S.
presidential elections from 2000 to 2016. Reviewed media and academic scholarship for relevant findings.
U.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND, New York, NY Summer 20XX
Constituent Affairs Intern. Worked with Senator’s legal counsel to resolve constituent issues regarding
immigration and international travel. Drafted 50 congressional inquiries, letters of support, and requests for
expeditious processing to USCIS and the Department of State. Organized case files for 300 unique constituents,
providing verbal and written guidance on avenues for assistance.
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, Dallas, TX Summer 20XX
Legal Intern. Prepared and filed 75 petitions for citizenship, permanent residence, work authorization, asylum,
and deferred action. Wrote legal arguments and compiled evidence and affidavits for complex refugee family
reunification cases. Scheduled appointments, updated case notes, and communicated status updates to clients.
INTERESTS: watching movies, cooking, painting
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