Federal Clerkship Openings – 1.14.26
The clerkships listed below was recently updated in OSCAR and is available for the 2026 term. Please see OSCAR for further details. Judge: Deborah Chasanow District Judge United States District Court Greenbelt, MD Term: 1 Year Clerkship Type: Term Law Clerk-Chambers...
Area Networking Events
In addition to the following bar association events, check out the CDO blog on 1L Holiday Receptions offered by law firms in your hometown! Upcoming Networking Events Virginia Bar Association (VBA) 136th Annual Meeting: January 22 - 24 at the Williamsburg Lodge. Click...
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,...
How-To Guide for Transcripts
If an application requires a transcript, use a copy of your official transcript from the Registrar’s Office. Do not use a printout from BannerWeb. To request an electronic copy of your official transcript, submit a Transcript Request Form (free) or Parchment request...
Employers Recruiting 2Ls at Spring Interview Program (SIP)
Don’t miss opportunities to apply to small and mid-size law firms through the VACLSC Spring Interview Program (SIP). VACLSC is the Virginia law school consortium of the University of Richmond, Washington & Lee, William & Mary and the University of Virginia....
Employers Recruiting 3Ls at 2025 Spring Interview Program (SIP)
Don’t miss opportunities to apply to small and mid-size law firms through the VACLSC Spring Interview Program (SIP). VACLSC is the Virginia law school consortium of the University of Richmond, Washington & Lee, William & Mary and the University of Virginia....
1L Holiday Receptions
North Carolina K&L Gates Winter Reception Wednesday, January 14 at 5:00 pm Raleigh, NC Click here to register.