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I graduated college and law school b4 u and include dates by ndwifemom

I would include veteran status.
I include all employment post law school to today
I do think gaps have to be explained

I think the most important thing is to tailor your resume to the position you are seeking. Also, I found that in higher/legal ed., at least, the application process involves completing a lengthy online form that requires a candidate to enter virtually all the info on a resume in the app. Including all dates, degrees, employment history, veteran status, even disability status. Very time consuming. So one way or the other, you will be providing the information.