GOOD COVER LETTER

1 March 2023

Donna Paulson Hiring Manager Pearson Specter Litt

123 Castlereagh Street Sydney NSW 2000

Re: Application for Paralegal Position - Harold Gunderson

Dear Ms Paulson:

I am excited to submit my application for the Paralegal position at Pearson Specter Litt, one of the most prestigious commercial law rms in Australia. As a highly motivated and ambitious third-year Law and Finance student at the University of Technology Sydney, I possess the skills and experience necessary to excel in this role.

Maintaining a strong distinction WAM of 76.25, I have consistently demonstrated academic excellence. However, my passion for the legal profession extends beyond the classroom. I have gained practical experience through a Commercial Law Internship at Rand, Kaldor, and Zane, where I honed my skills in due diligence, report and agreement review, and data entry. I also assisted in ling court documents and preparing contracts. Furthermore, I am dedicated to developing my leadership skills, as evidenced by my enrollment in the Brennan Justice and Leadership Program at UTS. As an active member of the UTS Law Students' Society and the UTS Business Society, I have also honed my networking skills and gained valuable insights into the legal profession.

What sets me apart is my genuine passion for advocating for clients. Pearson Specter Litt's commitment to nancial regulation draws me in explicitly as it aligns with my career goals. The rm's involvement in a signi cant case related to this area demonstrates its expertise and dedication. Moreover, I am invested in this issue and believe responsible market regulation is critical for protecting smaller businesses. Participating in the Ashurst Commercial Law Moot semi- nal allowed me to demonstrate my oral argument skills, solidifying my passion for this area of law. I am con dent that I will make a valuable contribution to Pearson Specter Litt's outreach division, where I can gain experience advocating for speci c client populations and promoting responsible market regulation. In addition to my nance background, I am eager to work on cases dealing with transactions in remote communities or regional areas. I am exible and open to working in any other specialties that Pearson Specter Litt focuses on, including mergers and acquisitions for larger organisations.

Thank you for considering my application for the Paralegal position at Pearson Specter Litt. I have attached my resume and academic transcript for your reference. I would be thrilled to interview you to discuss my quali cations further and learn more about Pearson Specter Litt's practice areas. My strong academic background, work experience, and genuine passion for advocating for clients make me an ideal candidate for this role.

Sincerely,

Harold Gunderson.

This letter is properly formatted with all the necessary details. It uses a professional font such as Arial. This is how you should communicate a personal yet professional tone in your cover letter. Harold has o ered a thorough understanding of his educational and professional background, correctly connecting each experience (professional and extracurricular) to the requirements. He has researched the rm's program and in uence in a speci c eld of law, e ectively communicating why he would like to be included. Harold avoided using informal language and maintained the formal tone essential to a cover letter.

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