Informational Interviewing Tutorial

Letter Requesting an Informational Interview

Here's a sample cover letter requesting an informational interview. Additional samples appear on pages 96-97 of Dynamic Cover Letters for New Graduates:

May 15, 2007

Mark Steppe, Esq.
VAVILOV, WEBB, WALSH & RIVER
1313 Avenue of the Harbors
Suite 4444
Silver City, CA 12345
 

Dear Mr. Steppe:

I am student at California Western School of Law, beginning my third trimester. Labor law has been of interest to me since I took a class in that subject as an undergraduate. Your firm has an outstanding reputation in that field of practice.

My area of concentration in law school will be labor law. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you briefly and discuss the practice of your specialty. I am especially interested in your views regarding public vs. private employment experience. Any further insights you have would be greatly appreciated.

I will contact your office the week of October 2 to set up a mutually convenient time for this informational meeting.

Sincerely,
 
 
 

Jeremy D. Muller

If someone has referred you to another person for an informational interview, consider a letter, such as this sample referral letter requesting an informational interview.

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