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Transitioning to Civilian Life: A Roadmap for Military Lawyers

Practical advice for military attorneys making this change.

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Resume

Tips on writing the perfect resume for military lawyers transitioning into civilian positions.

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Cover Letter

A successful cover letter will capture the attention of the reader in a professional manner, direct the reader to the strongest points of your resume, and persuade the reader to invite you for an interview.

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The Interview

Interview tips for lawyers transitioning from a military career to a civilian role.

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Benefits and Compensation

Legal professionals transitioning from military or government service to civilian employment will have to consider what they want and what they need in a compensation package.

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Military Lawyer Profile

Interview with a former military lawyer Colonel Holly O'Grady Cook, US Army (Ret.).

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Networking

Tips on networking for attorneys transitioning from military service to civilian positions.

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A Four-Part Recorded Series

Part 1: Résumé Tips!

Panelist  Kenneth D. Gray, Cynthia Rapp, John Cruden, and Al Purdue provide valuable insights on how to write a compelling resume that effectively bridges military experience with civilian career opportunities.

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Part 2: The Interview

Panelist Kenneth D. Gray, Cynthia Rapp, John Cruden, and Al Purdue, Rapp and Cruden conduct a mock interview to demonstrate the complexities of military-to-civilian career transitions.

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Part 3: Interview Overview—Panelists Discussion

Panelist Kenneth D. Gray, Cynthia Rapp, John Cruden, and Al Purdue provide valuable insights on how to write a compelling resume that effectively bridges military experience with civilian career opportunities.

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Part 4: Interview Overview—Benefits of Government Work

Panelist Kenneth D. Gray, Cynthia Rapp, and John Cruden, Al Purdue highlights the primary motivations for staying in a public service or government sector job, including working for a mission you believe in.

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Additional Resources
Transitioning to Civilian Life: A Roadmap for Military Lawyers

The Military to Civilian Transition

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs report: The Military to Civilian Transition 2018, A Review of Historical, Current, and Future Trends.

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