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Lawyer / Legal Counsel resume template & writing guide (2026)

A legal resume (law firm, in-house counsel, or public-sector) hinges on rigor, matter experience, and credentials. Keep the visual style strictly conservative.

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Centered full-page axis with serif type, symmetrical and dignified; for executives, seniors, and formal settings

Teal take on the impact layout: a top row of quantified wins, results first

Navy take on the ridge layout: centered full-page axis with symmetrical serif type

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1Put credentials first: bar admission(s) and jurisdiction, plus any special qualifications.
2List law-school background: school, honors (e.g. law review), and relevant coursework or thesis area.
3Describe matters: case type, amount in controversy, and your role (associate, team member, lead).
4Group transactional work by practice area: corporate, capital markets, compliance, IP, cross-border.
5Highlight language skills and any secondment or international experience for cross-border practice.
6One ATS-friendly page (two for senior counsel); no photo or personal/discriminatory fields.

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