FAQs on Offers and Acceptances
I received a voicemail or email offering me a summer internship. How should I respond? First, respond to the employer quickly via the same communication method they used. Convey your enthusiasm and continued interest in the position, and thank them for the...
Federal Clerkship Openings – 2.9.26
The clerkships listed below was recently updated in OSCAR and is available for the 2026 term. Please see OSCAR for further details. Judge: Judge Floyd Circuit Judge United States Court of Appeals Spartanburg, SC Term: 1 Year Clerkship Type: Term Law Clerk-Chambers...
FAQs on Post-Interview Protocols
Should I send a hand-written or email thank-you note after an interview? A well-written, sincere thank-you note makes a good impression immediately after an interview. Send a separate note to each interviewer after a screening interview and personalize the message...
Area Networking Events
Upcoming Networking Events Metro Richmond Women's Bar Association Luncheon: Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 12:30 pm at Bank of America Building, 3rd Floor Conference Room. Click MRWBA - MRWBA February Luncheon: Negotiations Workshop for more information. Metro Richmond Women's...
Law Spider Spotlight – Carter Nichols (L’16)
Carter Nichols (L’16) is an associate at Troutman Pepper Locke in the firm’s Consumer Financial Services practice group in Virginia Beach. He serves on the firm's recruiting committee for Virginia. Tell us about your current practice. What do you enjoy about your...
1L Holiday Receptions
All holiday receptions have concluded.
Law Spider Spotlight – Hope Lockwood (L’27)
What advice did you get that was particularly helpful in your job search? What worked and what did not work? I knew I wanted to end up back home in Maryland, particularly in Annapolis. The CDO office helped me make a list of target employers in the area by looking...
Law Spider Spotlight – Rebecca Schultz (L’20)
Rebecca Schultz (L'20) is Staff Attorney for the Virginia Division of Legislative Services. Tell us about your current role. What do you enjoy the most? I currently draft legislation requested by the Virginia's General Assembly's members on all things tax law. Then,...
Social Media Guidelines
The Career Development Office recognizes that social media is a tool students may use personally and professionally. Because networking contacts and prospective legal employers routinely conduct due diligence about you, including a search of social media sites for...
Law Spider Spotlight – Skylar Shafer (L’27)
2L Skylar Shafer interned for the Honorable Junius P. Fulton III, of the Court of Appeals of Virginia in Norfolk, during his 1L summer. How did your summer job help influence your current interests and career aspirations? I really enjoyed appellate work and found...
Law Spider Spotlight – Lily Goodman (L’27)
2L Lily Goodman interned for the Honorable M. Hannah Lauck, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, during her 1L summer. What advice did you get that was particularly helpful in your job search? What worked and what did not work? Networking played...
Expanding Opportunities: CDO Employer Outreach Efforts
The Career Development Office’s employer outreach initiatives are designed to broaden employment opportunities for our students. Through targeted outreach, the CDO connects with a diverse range of employers—including boutique firms, large national practices,...