Always remember that your cover letter is the most important of all for your job search. A cover letter is the one that will get you an interview, so it is essential to write it in a proper manner. When you are applying for a legal job then make sure that your cover letter is explainable enough with all the right and evident information about your career. Also include the points which show your difference. Here is a sample legal job cover letter: From: Rick Martin #1, Lincoln Street, Great Neck, New York To: Mr. Nicolas Harper Director, Alpha Inc., Parker Road, New York 15 th June, 2010 Dear Mr. Harper, I am writing with reference to your advertisement posted on EmploymentNews.com for the post of law advisor. As I gone through the posting, I found that my experience is the right match to this post. I have an experience of seven years as a law advisor. During all these years I handled all the responsibilities of an advisor and advised and handled all the legal part of the company. ...