Lawyer CV Template
See the sample below, then download it in Word or PDF. The name, contacts and employers are examples: replace them with your own details and keep only what is true for you.
Maryam Abubakar
Lawyer
Ikeja, Lagos · 0800 000 6208 · maryam.abubakar@email.com · linkedin.com/in/maryam-abubakar
Professional Summary
Lawyer called to the Nigerian Bar with 5 years of experience in corporate, commercial and property law.
Key Skills
- Contract drafting
- Legal research
- Litigation
- Corporate compliance (CAMA)
- Property transactions
- Negotiation
Work Experience
Lawyer, Silverleaf Partners Ltd, Lagos · 2024 to Date
- Draft and review 20+ contracts a month for corporate clients
- Handle company registrations and filings with the CAC
- Appear in court for clients in commercial matters
Associate Counsel, Brightwave Services Ltd, Lagos · 2021 to 2024
- Researched law and prepared briefs for senior lawyers
- Handled property searches and perfected titles
- Kept case files and court dates
Education
LL.B; B.L.
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife · 2020
Government Secondary School, Lagos · WAEC/SSCE · 2015
Certifications
- Member, Nigerian Bar Association
Personal Details
Languages: English, Yoruba, Hausa · NYSC: Completed 2021
Referees
Available on request.
Tips for a strong lawyer CV
- Start with a short summary that says what you do, for how long, and what you are good at.
- Under each job, write what you achieved, not only your duties. Numbers (sales, customers, savings, time) make it believable.
- Use the words from the job advert in your skills, so both the recruiter and any screening software can see the match.
- Never add a qualification, licence or job you do not have. Employers check.