Sample Cover Letter 1 Kathy Steele 50 Grove Street Chatswood NSW 2067 Phone: 0424 367 877 Email: kathy.steele@students.mq.edu.au 21 June 2013 Yvette Revell Recruitment and National Graduate Advisor Norton Rose Level 18, 225 George Street Grosvenor Place Sydney NSW 2000 Dear Ms Revell, RE: APPLICATION FOR SUMMER CLERKSHIP, SYDNEY I am currently in my penultimate year of a combined Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts degree at Macquarie University. I have a strong academic record, with a Law GPA of 3.95 including marks of 82 in Contracts, 88 in Asia in the Global Context and 91 in Rome and the Caesars. I am enthusiastic about working for Norton Rose because of your ability to achieve numerous and varied industry awards including awards for being an Employer of Choice for Women, and your ability to provide a wide array of career opportunities as a full-service firm. Furthermore, I enjoy problem solving and working in an environment that challenges me and continues to offer new projects to work upon, and I believe that Norton Rose is an environment which will ensure continued stimulation and growth. Throughout my university study I have enjoyed various extracurricular pursuits that have instilled in me professional skills relevant to a legal career. My leadership qualities and my ability to work in a team are evidenced by my position as Assistant Manager at Target. As second in charge I assist in managing a store of over 100 employees, with up to 30 working at any one time. This role was earned after working over four years with Target, depicting not only my professional attitude to work but that I possess important time management skills and commitment. I have managed to balance full time university studies whilst employed to work on average 32 hours per week and maintain my strong GPA. I also possess strong communication skills that have been developed not only in my role at Target, but also in my two years experience as a Beach Life Saver. Volunteering as a Beach Life Saver has built confidence in my decision-making, particularly under pressures of time and stress. My ability to engage in all these pursuits concurrently is a testament to my interest in my studies whilst maintaining a strong and healthy work ethic. Please contact me at your convenience should you wish to discuss my application further. Yours Sincerely, Kathy Steele Clerkship Guide 2013 17