1L and 2L Richmond Law students will spend the summer working in law firms, public interest agencies, and administrative offices.
Regardless of where you are working this summer, here are a few tips for making the most of the experience:
Identify a mentor – Choose someone from whom you can learn this summer. With luck, this will become a contact for you in years to come (and a possible reference).
Be flexible – You may be asked to assume responsibilities outside the scope of your job description. Having a good attitude, a willingness to learn, and an ability to take on new projects will serve you well.
Ask questions – Learn as much as you can about your work environment. If you’re given a project that you do not understand completely, ask questions. The more that you know, the better you can accomplish your job.
Maintain high quality – Whether your position is paid or unpaid, whether you’re doing a project for a senior partner or a junior associate, provide high quality work. With luck, your written work could serve as a writing sample for future job applications. Across the board, your work will solidify your reputation.
Take notes – Keep a list of your assignments and projects throughout the summer. This list will help you update your resume, and it can be provided to your supervisor if you request a reference.
The Southeastern Minority Job Fair (SEMJF) provides rising second and third year law students, as well as recent graduates, the opportunity to interview with legal employers throughout the United States. In 2008, approximately 140 employers interviewed over 900 students during the two day job fair. 12 law students from UR participated in the 2008 job fair.
This year, SEMJF will be held on July 31 - August 1 at the Hyatt Regency Suites Perimeter Northwest in Marietta, Georgia.
All students interested in applying for interviews must pre-register with the Career Services Office by April 26, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
To pre-register, log in to Symplicity, select the “OCI” tab, choose Session “Southeastern Minority Job Fair Pre-Registration” from the dropdown menu, and hit “Apply.”
Pre-registered students may apply to SEMJF employers through Symplicity May 8 – May 29.
It’s time for the last CSO breakfast of the year: “Get to Know the CSO…and Williams Mullen” on Wednesday, April 15th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Faculty Lounge.
Please join us in welcoming alumni Greg Bishop, Lauren Wheeling, Lee Lester, Judy Lin Bristow, Andy Mathews, and Will Rabke and Manager of Legal Recruiting Beth Fuchs from Williams Mullen. Homemade waffles and coffee will be served.
Throughout the academic year, we’ll introduce you to a number of local firms in the “Get to Know…” breakfast series. The series began last month with “Get to Know the CSO…and Hirschler Fleischer.”
