Motivation Letter &

Legal Opinion
OLMA 2019
October 26th, 2019
Motivation
Letter
 • Definition
• Why is it matter
• Function
Contents • Structure
• Tips & Trick
• Conclusion
 “A motivation letter is a letter
that’s used to describe why
you are the perfect
Definitions candidate for a certain
position.”
 “I’m a passionate
person, and I can’t wait
to join your
organization”
 Resume would
never be enough

Why is it
matter Showing
commitment Make up lacking
& Interest required skills

Functions
The use of motivation letter is
like a “punchline” at the
end of your resume.
A motivation letter can be
functioned on certain conditions:
Applying to get admitted to an
educational program at a college or
1 university.
Applying to work at a non-
2 profit organization.
Applying as a volunteer in an
3 organization.
Applying for an internship in
4 a company.
Structure
 Fulfill what they required:
1. Know your target
2. Find top three requirements
Tips & Trick 3. Be specific on your story
4. Show your interest
5. Never lie!
 • A motivational letter is a formal letter which
you need to write if you’re applying for
university/college admissions, a non-profit, or
a volunteering institution. Job applications
usually require a cover letter instead.
• There are two ways to structure a motivational

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letter: in three paragraphs (introduction, body,
conclusion) or in 5-7 paragraphs (where each

Conclusion paragraph highlights a different point).

• Introduce yourself and your intent in the
introduction, describe and highlight your
experiences in the body, and thank the reader
for his/her consideration in the conclusion.
• Do your research, show genuine interest, and
never, ever lie.
• A motivational letter is always attached to a
resume.
Legal Opinion
 • Definition
• Purpose of Legal Opinion
• Structure
Contents • Tips
• Conclusion
 LEGAL OPINION
“Lawful statement written by
court judge, judicial officer, or
legal expert. Decision on an
Definitions action, condition, or intent being
within the law. Also refer to
opinion of counsel.”

- Black Law Dictionary 2nd Editions.

 The main purposes of a legal
opinion are:
• To inform the addressee of the
Purposes of legal effect of a transaction or
matter.
Legal Opinion
• To identify legal risks that the
addressee should consider
further and evaluate.
 I. Introduction
II. Brief summary of legal issues
background
III. Legal basis and related
regulation
Structure IV. Legal facts
V. Legal analysis dan reasoning
VI. Conclusion, suggests and
recommendations
 Certain tips on making legal
opinion:
• Focus on the issues.
Tips • Hold key “legal” facts.
• Have a strong legal basis and
legal reasoning.
• Keep it simple.
 • Legal opinion is a legal document
written by legal expert as a decision on
legal matter
• The purposes or functions of legal
opinion are to identify legal effect and
legal risk on certain legal problem

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• Legal recommendations and legal
Conclusion suggestions are the output of legal
opinion
• Common practical legal opinion
structure is start with introduction,
brief summary of legal issues, legal
basis and regulations, legal facts, legal
analysis an reasoning, and legal
recommendations and suggestions as
closing
Thank You
for your
attention