Cover Letter

 

April 8, 2025
A&B Law Firm
Broadway, 2
New York127051
Russia

Anna Surikova
Phone: +111111111

Dear representatives of A&B Law Firm,

My name is Anna, and I am a 4th-year [k4: informal numeric form] final-year student of the Faculty of Law (Jurisprudence degree program) at thr N University [k5: spelling + article missing] pursuing a degree in Jurisprudence at the N University. / I am currently completing my law degree in Jurisprudence at the N University

I am a young, novice [k3: redundancy] motivated legal specialist with deep theoretical legal knowledge [k3: overly vague expression] a strong foundation in legal theory. My academic success is confirmed by good academic performance [k3: repetition] consistent results across courses, as well as active participation in extracurricular and scientific activities such as conferences and additional elective courses. / My academic record and extracurricular engagement reflect both consistency and dedication.

I also have a sufficient [k3: inappropriate register] good level of English (B2), including solid knowledge of legal terminology, developed through courses such as “English for Lawyers” and “English for Business Communication.”

My professional interests include corporate law, arbitration, bankruptcy, and public-private partnerships (PPP). I am skilled in drafting legal memorandums, opinions, reports, and briefs, as well as in legal research, document proofreading, and translation of legal materials. / I am experienced in preparing legal documents and conducting in-depth legal analysis.

I also have practical experience in civil, family, and corporate law. My most recent position was as an intern at JSC "house.com" in the Legal Support Department for Rental Housing Projects, where I deepened my knowledge [k3: overly bookish] gained practical experience and developed my competence in real estate and corporate law. / I enhanced my hands-on experience with real estate and corporate legal practices.

My responsibilities included:

  • Preparing legal memorandums, opinions, and project documentation related to real estate matters.
  • Monitoring legislative updates and drafting legal alerts for internal clients.
  • Drafting standard agreements (SPA, PSA), checklists, and due diligence reports.

My key strengths include attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask effectively. I have good communication skills and can work well both in a team and independently. / I am an effective communicator, comfortable collaborating or working autonomously.

I admire the professionalism and approach of A, B & Partners to the quality of services provided [k3: awkward phrasing] greatly respect A&B Law Firm’s high standards and client-oriented approach. I would like to share with you a new stage of your firm's history [k3: unnatural metaphor] contribute to your firm’s continued success and become a part of your team. / I would be happy to join your firm and grow within its exceptional legal team.

I am eager to learn and grow among highly qualified specialists. With a flexible university schedule, I am confident I can balance work and studies efficiently, maintaining excellent academic standing (GPA: 7.5). / My schedule allows me to balance work with academic responsibilities effectively.

I have attached my resume for your review. Thank you for your consideration of my candidacy [k3: awkward phrasing] Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to your response and the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to your team. / I appreciate your time and hope to further discuss how I may add value to your team.

Sincerely,
Anna Surikova

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Educational Service Sales Agreement

We expect you to

  • Complete the training / Successfully complete the full training program
  • Master all the educational content available on the platform. Including new content that will appear during the training process. [k5: sentence fragment] , including newly added materials during the course. / Study all existing and future course materials provided through the platform
  • Turn in all homework and coursework on time. / Submit all assignments and project work by the deadline
  • Pass the assessment on time – do a test similar to what you might encounter during your job search. / Complete an evaluation that reflects real-world recruitment testing
  • If you don't [k1: informal contraction] do not pass the assessment, you will take a pre-training course.

Go through the career center

  • Create a resume with our career counselors. / Prepare a professional CV guided by career consultants
  • Create an account and log in to hh.ru so that we can help, connect auto-replies, increase the likelihood of employment and recommend you to partners. / Register and activate your hh.ru profile for automated responses, employment support, and partner referrals
  • You will make the right number of responses each week. [k3: vague phrasing] Submit the required number of job applications weekly / Meet weekly application quotas
  • Send reports on interview invitations. / Provide updates on received interview requests
  • Send reports on offers from employers. / Report any job offers you receive

Complete the final stage

  • Defend your thesis. / Deliver your final project presentation

What we will do for you

  • Give you access to content that is relevant to the market and update it on time. / Provide market-relevant content and ensure timely updates
  • We'll check homework, coursework and assessments on time. We will evaluate all submitted work within deadlines / Review your assignments promptly and thoroughly
  • We'll give you a free refresher if you fail a certification. / Offer a free retake course if certification is not achieved
  • We will refund the entire amount if you change your mind within 14 days after the start date. / Provide a full refund if withdrawn within 14 days of starting
  • We will provide timely job search advice and regularly analyze responses and conversions. / Deliver career counseling and feedback on your job-hunting performance
  • We will offer available jobs from partner companies, if the requirements match. / Recommend you for suitable roles in our partner network
  • We will check and analyze all completed technical assignments and give full recommendations on test assignments. / Evaluate technical tasks and offer comprehensive feedback
  • We will issue a professional retraining diploma or certificate. / Grant an official diploma or certificate upon program completion

HomeTask: Pronounce the following more formal version matching each sentence in it with the corresponding less formal one from the above version.

Participant Expectations

  • The training is expected to be completed in full.
  • All educational content available on the platform, including materials uploaded during the training period, shall be mastered.
  • All homework and coursework are to be submitted in accordance with the established deadlines.
  • The final assessment, replicating employment-level testing, is required to be passed within the designated timeframe.
  • In the event of failure, enrollment in a preparatory pre-training module shall be required.

Career Center Engagement

  • A resume shall be compiled under the guidance of career advisors.
  • An active account on hh.ru is to be maintained to enable automated response integration, job matching, and referrals to partners.
  • A predetermined number of job applications shall be submitted weekly.
  • Reports on interview invitations are required to be filed regularly.
  • Notifications of employment offers shall be submitted as part of ongoing progress monitoring.

Final Stage Requirements

  • The thesis shall be defended as part of the certification process.

Institutional Responsibilities

  • Timely access shall be granted to market-relevant and regularly updated educational content.
  • All assignments and assessments shall be reviewed and evaluated within established timeframes.
  • In case of failure to meet certification standards, refresher access shall be granted without additional charges.
  • A full refund shall be issued if the service is cancelled within 14 days of the official start date.
  • Ongoing guidance shall be provided throughout the job search process, including analysis of responses and conversion rates.
  • Vacancies from partner organizations shall be offered, subject to fulfillment of relevant qualification criteria.
  • Technical assignments shall be reviewed, and comprehensive feedback shall be provided.
  • A diploma or certificate of professional retraining shall be awarded upon successful course completion and final assessment.

 

One of the documents I prepared as part of my work as a trainee at “DOM.RF” was a reference on the issues of cadastral registration of engineering networks of non-residential complexes built by the developer with the involvement of shareholders' funds under 214-FL.

The material systematizes[k4: verb form – needs past tense for consistency with past context]systematized common violations in the cadastral registration of engineering networks (for example, non-compliance with project documentation or lack of commissioning acts), which helps lawyers to identify risks in advance in contracts with shareholders.

The stages of cadastral registration, including requirements to[k4: preposition – use “for” with “requirements”] for technical plans, coordination with resource supplying organizations and Rosreestr, are described in detail. This allows to optimize[k4: verb pattern – “allows someone to do something” or “makes it possible to...”]makes it possible to optimize work with documents and reduce registration time.

Moreover, the example of court practice shows how to challenge Rosreestr's refusals to register, including through the courts[k3: redundancy – “through the courts” is implied in “challenge in court”]by legal means.

The document helped to settle a dispute with a developer who did not transfer the networks to the balance of the city. Real estate lawyers noted that the structured information accelerated the preparation of lawsuits for compulsory accounting of networks. Also, the brief can serve[k5: cohesion – avoid starting with “also” in formal writing; consider “In addition,” or “Furthermore,”]In addition, the brief can serve as a template for similar projects, as well as a basis for training new staff.

Alerts

Working as a trainee I have made such documents as[k4: tense – use past simple for completed past actions; also stylistically too informal], I prepared the following documents:

  1. Information on the transfer of funds from an escrow account to another bank when[k4: word choice – “upon” is more formal/legal-register than “when” in this context]upon refinancing a target loan;
  2. Information on the issues of[k3: verbosity – “issues of” can be simplified; also redundant with “information on”]cadastral registration of capital construction objects, built by the developer under a contract of equity participation in construction in the Skolkovo Innovation Center;
  3. Information on cadastral registration of engineering networks of the complex of non-residential buildings[k5: awkward phrasing – “a complex of non-residential buildings” is more idiomatic]of a complex of non-residential buildings, built by the developer with attraction of funds of shareholders[k3: lexical awkwardness – should be “with shareholders’ funds” or “through shareholder contributions”]through shareholders’ contributions under 214-FL;
  4. Reference on[k4: collocation – “reference on” is awkward; prefer “memorandum regarding” or “report on”]Reports on maintenance and repair of common property in an apartment building;
  5. Legal alert of the Government Resolution[k4: preposition and style – use “on” for alerts; more natural phrasing: “Legal alert concerning...”]Legal alert concerning the Government Resolution on the special procedure for acceptance // handover of objects built under 214-FL;

Legal Letter_Compensation requirement

[Peter Smith]
[PS Legal Firm]
[1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500]
[Washington]
[PS@mail.ru]
[799999]
[17/04/1999]

[Law Firm Name]
[Address]
[City, State, ZIP]

Dear [Lawyer's Name],

RE: REQUEST FOR COMPENSATION IN RELATION TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAIM – PAULA JONES V. BILL CLINTON

I hope this letter finds you well. [k5: style – informal expression; omit in formal legal correspondence]

I am writing to you in my capacity as the legal representative of Mr. Bill Clinton. It is the position of our client that a negotiated resolution is in the best interests of all parties, as it would obviate the need for protracted and emotionally burdensome litigation.

This correspondence shall serve as a formal offer of settlement intended to fully and finally resolve all claims brought by your client, Ms. Paula Jones, against our client, Mr. Bill Clinton. This proposal is made without admission of liability and solely for the purpose of achieving an amicable resolution. The proposed terms are as follows:

  1. Mr. Clinton shall remit payment to Ms. Jones in the amount of $850,000.
  2. Ms. Jones shall maintain strict confidentiality regarding all terms of this agreement, refraining from disclosure to any third party except where disclosure is mandated by law.
  3. Both parties shall execute a mutual release of all claims—whether known or unknown—arising from or related to the subject matter of this dispute.
  4. Each party agrees to refrain from making any disparaging statements about the other, whether publicly or privately.
  5. This offer shall remain open for a period of fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of this letter. Thereafter, it shall be deemed withdrawn unless expressly accepted in writing.

We are prepared to discuss the details of this proposal as well as other matters to resolve this conflict next Wednesday at 12 p.m. at the Open City Café, 2331 Calvert St NW, Washington. [k5: tone – too informal and specific; legal meetings should be suggested in a neutral and professional manner] Should you wish to discuss this proposal further, we are available to arrange a meeting at a mutually convenient time and location.

For the avoidance of doubt, this offer does not constitute an acknowledgment of fault or legal responsibility on the part of Mr. Clinton. Upon receipt of your client’s written acceptance, we shall proceed with drafting a formal settlement agreement reflecting the above-stated terms.

Please provide written confirmation of your client’s acceptance of this offer by the stated deadline. We remain committed to resolving this matter expeditiously and without further contention.

Sincerely,
[Peter Smith]
[PS Legal Firm]
[1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500]
[Washington]
[PS@mail.ru]
[799999]