Best 2021 Sample Law CV For Graduates In Nigeria

If you have ever wondered how to get the perfect CV for your job application as a law graduate in Nigeria then this article is for you. You have found exactly what you are looking for.

After days of serious research and CV drafting with my friend (A Law Graduate), I have been able to get the best sample CV for law graduates in Nigeria.

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The Sample CV I am about to share has been endorsed by various employers in the legal field. Therefore, you should take it very seriously.

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SURNAME, OTHER NAMES
YOUR FULL ADDRESS
Phone Number
Your Email

PERSONAL DATA

DATE OF BIRTH:
PLACE OF BIRTH:
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA:
STATE OF ORIGIN:
NATIONALITY:
MARITAL STATUS:
RELIGION:

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED

NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL, ABUJA AND YEAR ATTENDED (E.G 2015 – 2016)
YOUR UNIVERSITY AND YEAR ATTENDED
YOUR SECONDARY SCHOOL AND YEAR ATTENDED
YOUR PRIMARY SCHOOL AND YEAR ATTENDED

(Put all your Educational Qualifications in the section above).

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

CALL TO BAR CERTIFICATE YEAR (E.G 2016)
COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION QUALIFYING CERTIFICATE (B.L) YEAR
BACHELOR OF LAWS (LL. B) YEAR
PUT OTHER ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS HERE
WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE YEAR
FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE YEAR

WORK EXPERIENCE

WHERE YOU WORKED – THE STATE

YOUR JOB POSITION – DATE RANGE (E.G 2010 TO PRESENT)

ENTER YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION:

E.G: Working at a non-governmental organization that provides free community legal advice and services in areas of law” responsible for a number of legal and administrative task, including giving preliminary advice to clients after reviewing often complex reports and documents, and taking on litigations.

Duties:

Assisting to prepare client’s case documents.
Attending courts and mediations
Undertaking legal research
Providing legal advice to decision clients.
Filing documents and other administrative duties

NOTE: You can add as much work experience as possible under this section.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

Able to interview clients and witnesses and take draft statements.
Familiar with research documents and case histories.
Able to work in a fast paced environment and complete projects to schedule
Enthusiasm, ambition, self-awareness and initiative.
Initiating and conducting litigation proceedings.
Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the law.

PERSONAL SKILLS

Communication and writing skills
Telephone manner
Excellent organizational skills
Tactful and articulate

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Client interview
Dispute resolution
Contract law
Evidence law

HOBBIES

WRITING, SINGING, READING, TRAVELLING

REFEREES

NAME OF REFEREE,
His Position,
The State.
Phone Number,
Email of the referee if available

Note: You can add as many referees as possible using the format above.

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