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Fall 2009 On-Campus Recruitment Program

Published by careerservices on June 12, 2009 in Interviews, OCI's and Resources. 0 Comments

The Fall On-Campus Interview Program begins on Tuesday, August 25, 2009.

On July 6, students may begin viewing and researching OCI employers.  OCI employers are those who will either interview students on-campus or who will review resume booklets (“resume collect”) from University of Richmond Law students in lieu of coming to campus.  Student bid applications will be accepted beginning on July 28, 2009.

There are currently five interview sessions in Symplicity:


Session 1 (Aug. 25 – Aug. 28):  Application deadline is August 9 at 11:45 p.m.
Session 2 (Aug. 31 – Sept. 4):  Application deadline is August 16 at 11:45 p.m.
Session 3 (Sept. 8 – 11):  Application deadline is August 23 at 11:45 p.m.
Session 4 (Sept. 14 – 18):  Application deadline is August 30 at 11:45 p.m.
Session 6 (Early Oct.) - Application deadline is September 6 at 11:45 p.m.

PRIOR TO THE BID APPLICATION DEADLINES, students must:

Confirm that all Profile information (particularly class year and graduation date) in Symplicity is current.

Upload default resume under “Documents” tab in Symplicity.  *Remember that the Career Services Office is here to assist with resume review.*

Upload employer-specific cover letters and attach them to bid applications by respective bid deadlines.

Upload a current grade list under the “Documents” tab.

Check each PDF document after converting it from Word.  Spacing issues may occur during the conversion (resulting in dropped lines, tab spacing changes, or the addition of an extra page).  Go back to the original Word document, correct the problem, and re-upload as a PDF if this occurs.

Interested in a Government Career?

Published by careerservices on May 8, 2009 in Government and Resources. 0 Comments

PSLawNet, a valuable public service resource, has launched an expanded Federal Career Resource Center.  This site explains the opportunities for legal employment in government, describes the federal hiring process, and includes links to government career search resources.  Among PSLawNet’s recommended resources are:

Please visit the Federal Career Resource Center for more detail about these resources, and please contact the CSO with any questions.

How to Make the Most of Your Summer Legal Internship

Published by careerservices on April 21, 2009 in Resources. 0 Comments

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.