Lying on Your Resume

[Law Student NYC]

Do employers actually investigate your work experience? Is there a safe way to lie about legal experience on a resume? I didn't work last summer and therefore need to fill some gaps on my resume..
If you've successfully lied on your resume, I'd like to hear about it. Thanks.

Amanda

[jsh26]

Don't worry about a thing -- I'm sure it will be fine.

[johns259]

The more outrageous the better. Put something really impressive on there. Like the previous guy said, "you'll be fine." It's always a good idea to lie on your resume, especially if you're planning on being a future fiduciary.

[jsh26]

Seriously, I hardly think it matters at all. Actually, I've kind of made a game out of it -- my resume has been completely different for every job I have ever applied for. You don't want to wear out those fake references by using them more than once!

[Strong]

I think extortion might be better. It's a bigger risk, but it will pay off more than something as easy as lying on your resume.

I think flames need to wait a few days after registering to post, lol.

[aestuo]

In many states Character & Fitness will ocassionally pull your law school application/resume and compare it to your Character & Fitness application.  I don't know if they'd also pull resumes you've given for OCI.  Keep in mind most states want to personally verify each place you've worked and your reasons for leaving.  I'm sympathetic, as I have gaps in my resume as well, but this is outright fraud and a dumb idea.

[jsh26]

All due respect, and I mean this question in all seriousness, but are you a moron?

[Law Student NYC]

Look, if you dont want to help me, you don't have to!! No need to use offensive language!

[jsh26]

I don't think that was offensive; I'm sorry you do. Don't you realize how ridiculous this thread makes you look?

[slacker]

In general, the law considers lying bad. (Privilege against self-incrimination is a different matter). Use this as a rule of thumb.