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Sample Lawyer Attorney Resume

JANE SMITH
123 Main Street
Washington DC, 12312
123-123-1231
Jane.Smith@home.net
EDUCATION
Arizona State University College of Law, Tempe, AZ
Candidate for J.D., May 2004
Honors: Honors, Legal Research and Writing
Pedrick Scholar
University of Houston, Houston, TX
B.A. Political Science, Cum Laude, May 2001
GPA: 3.4
Honors and Activities: President=s Scholar - Full Tuition Waiver for Academic Excellence
President=s Honor Roll - Six Semesters
Intercollegiate Varsity Soccer - 1997-2000
EXPERIENCE
Transco Energy Company, Houston, TX Summer 2000
Records Supervisor
Managed production of over 30,000 documents in connection with  pipeline acquisition.  Oversaw a three-person team responsible for accurately categorizing, cataloging, and copying documents. Worked closely with in-house and outside counsel and handled their information requests. Completed project in advance of deadline and under budget.
Cougar Student Volunteer Program, Houston, TX 1997 - 2000
Student Coordinator
Directed student organization that matched volunteers with non-profit corporations. Facilitated matches between 500 students and 50 local groups.
Harold Jones & Associates, Houston, TX 1995 - 1996
Property Manager
Resident manager of 5-unit apartment complex.Handled light maintenance, collected lease payments, and prepared and leased vacant apartments. Independently resolved tenant complaints.
INTERESTS
Triathlons, Conversational Spanish, Mountain Climbing

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