# Lawyer Resume

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

## Key Points
- 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
- 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

## Recommended Templates
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- [executive](https://stepupcareer.in/builder?template=executive)
- [corporate](https://stepupcareer.in/builder?template=corporate)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Should I include my Bar Council number?**
Yes. Include State Bar Council enrollment number and year of enrollment. This is verified by every law firm and company.

**How do I describe cases on my resume?**
Mention the court, type of matter, your role, and outcome (where client confidentiality permits). Use aggregate metrics when possible.

**Is law school ranking important?**
National Law Universities carry weight. If you're from a top NLU, highlight it. For others, focus on your practice experience.

**Should I include moot court experience?**
For freshers, absolutely. For experienced lawyers, only if you won national-level competitions or it's directly relevant to your practice area.

**How many pages should my resume be?**
1 page for freshers and up to 5 years experience. 2 pages maximum for 10+ years. Never exceed 2 pages — recruiters spend 6-7 seconds on initial screening.

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