Cover Letters for Law Enforcement and Legal Careers

Keywords and keyword phrases are critical components of every successful job seeker's cover letter. By using just one or two words, you're able to communicate a wealth of information about your skills, qualifications, and experience. What's more, keywords are the basis for scanning technology and are therefore critical to every job seeker's campaign in today's electronic-based job search market.

Following are the top 20 law enforcement and legal keywords, some of which may reflect your skills and some of which may not be appropriate for you at this time. Use these words as the foundation for developing your own list of keywords on the Professional Keyword List form in Appendix B.

Arbitration

Arrest & Prosecution

Civil Law Proceedings

Corporate Law & Representation

Courtroom Proceedings

Criminal Investigations

Depositions & Discovery

Due Diligence

Intellectual Property

Interrogations

Judicial Affairs

Legal Research & Analysis

Legislative Review & Analysis

Litigation

Public Safety & Administration

Regulatory Affairs

Risk Management

Search & Seizure

Trademark & Copyright Law

Workers’ Compensation

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