DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE
From Government Lawyer to Private Practice: Position Yourself to Get Hired
Craft a resume and cover letter that speak the language of law firms – and position your public sector experience as a competitive advantage in private practice.
Why Download This Guide?
You’re not starting over – you’re leveling up. This free guide is built specifically for attorneys transitioning from public service into private practice. Inside, you’ll learn how to:
- Translate government experience into law firm–relevant outcome
- Highlight the business value behind your legal work
- Avoid the top mistakes government lawyers make when applying to firms
- Use law firm language and recruiter-friendly keywords
- Build a resume and cover letter that show you’re ready to contribute from day one
- Approach your job search like a high-performing lateral
Who The Guide Is For:
This guide was created specifically for:
- Federal or state attorneys exploring private sector roles
- Former prosecutors, agency lawyers, or public interest counsel ready for a change
- Lawyers targeting law firms, in-house counsel, or fractional GC roles
- Any attorney asking: “How do I make my government resume resonate with law firms?”
What’s Inside:
In this guide, you will find the following:
- Resume Do’s That Will Set You Apart
- Resume Don’ts And How To Avoid Pitfalls
- Skill Translation Strategies
- Cover Letter Framework
- Metrics That Matter to Firms
- And more
Don’t Restart, Reposition.
Your public sector background brings credibility, insight, and leadership – but law firms aren’t reading your resume through a government lens.
This guide gives you the strategy and language to bridge that gap and present yourself as a trusted advisor and future partner.