Cover Letter Template

                                                                        [Your address (line 1)]
                                                                        [Your address (line 2)]

                                                                        [date]

[addresse's name], Esq.
[firm name]
[street address]
[city, state (spell out) zip]

Dear Mr. [lastname]:

I am writing to apply for a summer associate position at [name of firm]. I am a [number] year student at Seton Hall University School of Law and a [2002 honors graduate] of [name of college].

OR

I am a [first]-year law student at Seton Hall University School of Law interested in obtaining an internship in Your Honor's chambers for the summer of [2003].

Before attending law school, I gained experience [describe]. Last summer I clerked in the chambers of [Judge name, Court, Vicinage], and this spring I will be participating in [describe], which will give me [describe]. I am hoping to further my hands-on experience through working as a summer [intern/associate], and I am excited at the prospect of working in your [chambers/firm].

I have enclosed my resume for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you. If there is any further information you require, please do not hesitate to contact me.

                                                                        Sincerely,


                                                                        [Your name]

Enclosure[(s)] (only resume - include other attachments if requested only)