Legal resume template
The Legal template follows the formal style law firms expect, with section names that fit legal careers: Legal Experience, Practice Areas & Skills and Bar Admissions & Certifications. It is a single-column layout that reads cleanly in applicant tracking systems.
Single column1 pagePDF + DOCX exportFree to build
Who this template is best for
- ✓Attorneys and associates
- ✓Paralegals and legal assistants
- ✓In-house counsel and compliance roles
What you get
- •Legal Experience and Practice Areas headings
- •Bar Admissions & Certifications section
- •Formal black accent with underlined headings
- •Exports to PDF and DOCX with real text
Questions about this template
Where do bar admissions go on a legal resume?
In Bar Admissions & Certifications, listing each jurisdiction and year of admission.
Should I list practice areas?
Yes. Practice Areas & Skills tells a firm at a glance whether your experience matches the group that is hiring.
Sample content, for illustration.
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