CV Review

Pushpendra Jangid

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CV Review
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₹100
30 mins

Your CV is your first impression in the legal profession—it can open doors to courts, law firms, and research roles, or get overlooked.

In this mentorship session, I will guide you on how to build a strong, practical legal CV based on real expectations from litigation practice, legal advisory work at MSEFC (under the MSMED Act, 2006), and academic experience.

With my background of appearing before the Rajasthan High Court, handling legal drafting and advisory work, and mentoring law students, this session focuses on what actually works in the legal field—not just theory.

What You Will Learn:

✅ How to Build a Strong Legal CV

  • How law firms, senior advocates, and institutions shortlist candidates
  • The difference between a generic CV and a professional, impactful CV
  • Basics of ATS-friendly formatting for online applications

✅ Structuring Your Legal CV (With Practical Approach)

  • Key sections: Education, internships, court exposure, research, skills
  • Ideal CV length and how to prioritise relevant experience
  • Chronological vs. skill-based CV—what works best in law

✅ Crafting Each Section Effectively

  • Education: Presenting your academic profile strategically
    • Internships & Court Experience:Writing strong, result-oriented bullet points
    • Highlighting drafting, research, and case involvement
    • Research & Publications:How to present papers and conferences effectively
    • Skills:What matters in litigation, advisory, and legal roles

✅ Customising Your CV for Different Career Paths

  • Litigation vs. law firms vs. policy/research roles
  • What to highlight for court practice vs. corporate/advisory roles
  • Adapting your CV for internships, jobs, and research opportunities

✅ Standing Out Without Top-Tier Credentials

  • Building credibility through practical legal exposure
  • Using LinkedIn, publications, and research work effectively
  • Showcasing skills even with limited experience

✅ Final Checks Before Submission

  • Proper formatting, file naming, and submission practices
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Basic follow-up strategies after applying

Outcome

By the end of this session, you will have a clear, structured, and impactful legal CV aligned with real-world expectations—improving your chances of securing internships, jobs, and opportunities in the legal field.

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