John T. Student

P.O. Box *** . Wilson St.Austin, Texas

Phone: (555) 555-5555E-mail:

Education

Bachelor of Arts, SpanishHigh School Diploma

Minor, Political ScienceReceived May 2006

Expected May 2010Austin High School

Texas Tech UniversityTop10%

GPA: 3.44National Honor Society

Dean’s Honor List, President’s Honor ListTexas AmericanLegion Boy’s State

Work Experience

Texas Tech Prelaw Ambassador, University Advising Center

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas

August 2008- Present

  • First student chosen as a Texas Tech Prelaw ProgramAmbassador
  • Organized Prelaw educational resources: law school promotional materials, educational guides for financing law school, success in the admissions process, and LSAT preparation
  • Recruited students for personal statement, Mock LSAT, and resume writing workshops
  • Designed recruitment campaign to involve underrepresented students in Prelaw programming
  • Organized law school tours and classroom visits for high school and college Prelaw students
  • Mentored first year Prelaw students during New Student Orientation
  • Peer to peer advising for students related to law school admissions and academic preparedness specifically focusing on Texas Tech School of Law
  • Organized and supported the attendance of underrepresented Prelaw students at national conferences including CLEO College Scholars and The 2nd Annual National Black PrelawConference

PEGASUS Mentor, UniversityAdvising Center

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas

August 2007- August 2008

  • Mentor, leader, and friend to First Generation College Students
  • Promoted academic, social, and financial resources to students transitioning from high school to college
  • Collaborated in event, workshop, and weekly meeting planning for program scholarship recipients

Office Intern, Attorney at Law Rodriguez

Family & Immigration Law Firm, Presidio, Texas

May-August 2006

  • Performed general office duties: cataloging telephone calls, organizing documents, typing court papers
  • Generated notes at trial for use as additional reference by primary attorney
  • Distributed electronic versions of client legal documentation as required by other law firms

Honors/Achievements

  • Texas Tech Prelaw Ambassador
  • Texas Tech University Mentor Tech Protégé
  • Texas Tech University PEGASUS Scholar
  • College of Arts & Sciences H.Y. Price Scholar
  • Hispanic Student Society Fundraising Chairperson
  • Texas Tech Men’s Club Volleyball Vice-President

Community/Co-curricular Contributions

  • Council on Legal Education Opportunities: Achieving Success in the Application Process Participant
  • Spanish Tutor
  • Texas Tech Upward Bound Summer Mentor
  • Texas Tech Take-A-Kid to a Game Mentor
  • Texas Tech Arbor Day Volunteer
  • Presidio High School Women’s Volleyball Program Volunteer
  • Presidio County Commissioner Elections Volunteer
  • Presidio City Council Elections Volunteer
  • Presidio County Justice of the Peace Campaign Platform Contributor
  • Texas Tech Recreational Intramurals