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Lawjob  \n747 Legal Street  \nAthens, GA 30602  \n[salawjob@uga.edu](salawjob@uga.edu)  \n(706) 123-4567  \n2020  \nApril 8,  \nJohn Q. Smith Smith & Jones, LLP 1234 Main Street Macon, GA 31209  \nRe: Application for Summer Internship Position  \nDear Mr. Smith:  \nI am a rising second-year law student at the University of Georgia School of Law, and I am writing to apply for a position as a summer intern with your  \nfirm. I grew up in Warner Robins and would like to practice in that area of  \nthe state.   \nI am interested in pursuing a career in litigation, and your firm’s excellence in this area, in both its trial and appellate practices, is appealing to me.  \nCurrently, I am working as an intern in the Dekalb County District Attorney’s office. Between college and law school, I worked as a litigation paralegal atthe Williams Law Firm in Perry, Georgia. A summer internship at your firm would be invaluable to me in continuing to learn the different aspects of a litigation career. I also believe that my experiences would enable me to add value to your office as an intern.  \nThank you for considering my application. My resume and transcript are enclosed, and please let me know if I can provide you with any additional information. I look forward to hearing from you.  \nSincerely,  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n| |\n|  |\n\n/s/ Seeking A. Lawjob Seeking A. Lawjob  \nEnclosures","cbCaipfyuuwl43kp","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipfyuuwl43kp","pdf",392403,"English","# Basic Cover Letter Structure\n## Signature and Submission Guidelines\n## Professional Salutation Etiquette","[{\"question\":\"How should I sign my cover letter if I am submitting it electronically?\",\"answer\":\"If submitting electronically, you should physically sign the document and submit it as a PDF if possible. 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