Build a Lawyer Resume That Argues Your Case

Templates for litigation, corporate law, and legal advisory roles at Indian law firms and companies.

Hard truths most candidates miss

• Top law firms (AZB, Shardul, Cyril Amarchand) use ATS to screen applications from 1000s of lawyers.
• Legal precision should extend to your resume format — non-standard layouts suggest carelessness.
• Your case record and credentials are your argument — fancy design adds no evidence.
• Judges and partners value substance over style; your resume should too.

What to include

• Bar Council enrollment number and courts practiced in
• Practice areas and specializations
• Notable cases with outcomes (where permissible)
• Law school, moot court achievements
• Publications and legal writing

Common mistakes to avoid

• Not mentioning Bar Council registration
• Missing practice area specialization
• Not listing courts appeared before
• Ignoring publications and legal writing
• Using non-traditional resume format

Keywords to use

Litigation, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Contract Drafting, Due Diligence, Compliance, Arbitration, NCLT, High Court, Supreme Court, Regulatory, IP Law

Sample bullet points

• Represented clients in 50+ commercial disputes before NCLT and High Court, achieving favorable outcomes in 75% of contested matters
• Drafted and reviewed 200+ commercial contracts with aggregate deal value of Rs 2,000 crore across M&A, PE, and real estate transactions
• Led compliance team for listed company ensuring 100% adherence to SEBI, Companies Act, and FEMA regulations with zero penalties
• Published 5 legal articles in reputed journals on corporate governance and insolvency law, cited by 3 High Court judgments

Frequently asked questions