Helpful Phrases for Cover Letters
The following sentences may help you as you draft your own cover letter.
Statement of Objective (Paragraph One)
- As a student at Seton Hall University School of Law interested in .
- Mr./Ms. recommended that I contact you regarding with respect to .
- With a background in I am seeking opportunities to .
- I am interested in gaining experience in .
- I am interested in applying for a position with your firm/ agency/
corporation because of type of practice/ties to the geographical
location/reputation.
- I am applying for a position as a part-time clerk/summer
associate/legal intern/lawclerk/judicial clerk/associate.
Statement of Qualifications (Paragraph Two)
- I can bring specific experience in to your firm/ organization.
- My background in might be of particular interest to you.
- I am currently and anticipate .
Concluding Statements (Paragraph Three)
- I would be pleased to discuss my qualifications with you further in an interview.
- I would be happy to discuss arrangements for an interview.
- I will be in (specific city) on (specific date and time available) for an interview.
- I can be contacted at and look forward to hearing from you at
your earliest possible convenience.
- I will contact you on (date or general time frame) to discuss the possibility of an interview.
- I am available for a telephone interview at your convenience. (For public interest and government
employers in locations other than the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area.)
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