Resume insight?

mal12345

Hi everyone,

It's my first time posting, but I'd love some insight on my resume. I don't have any friends in law school, and I've been out of undergrad for almost two years now, so any advice would be great. Basically, I graduated from a good university with a bachelor's degree in music performance. I had a high GPA, but aside from music courses in history/theory/performance, all my other courses were in language (I wasn't thinking about law school then, and foreign language study + classical music made sense...). I mean, I think I've accomplished a good amount in the classical music community, but that isn't exactly related to law. After I graduated, I spent a year waitressing, and now, in my second year, I work part-time in retail, do music gigs and teaching, and regularly volunteer with a non-profit in my state. I may have the opportunity to start volunteering with my state's legal aid soon, but I'm basically worried that my resume is too weak. Will a high GPA/LSAT score make up for this? I haven't officially taken the LSAT yet, but like everyone, I would want to score at least 170. Am I worrying too much?

Thanks in advance!!

Pi031415

Is it a requirement for the school you are applying to that you submit a resume? If you've only worked part-time maybe just skip it. Your work or volunteer experience doesn't have to be law related so don't fret about that. I guess the resume will give the admission counselor an idea of what you've been doing since undergrad. I think what a good LSAT score, strong personal statement and good reference letters you will be just fine.

mal12345

@cskent329 thanks for the comment! yeah, I do need my resume, but good to know. at least i don't feel as worried.