Area Networking Events
Upcoming Networking Events Hill-Tucker Bar Association Happy Hour: Thursday, February 26 at 6:00 pm at Top Golf. RSVP at HillTuckerBar@Gmail.com. Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Annual UnProgram: March 4-6 in Lynchburg. Click 2026 VAELA UnProgram — VAELA for...
Federal Clerkship Openings – 2.23.26
The clerkships listed below was recently updated in OSCAR and is available for the 2026 term. Please see OSCAR for further details. Judge: Ken Bell District Judge United States District Court Charlotte, NC Term: 1 Year Clerkship Type: Term Law Clerk-Chambers...
Employers Recruiting 1Ls at 2026 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 2026 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 2Ls at 2026 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....
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...
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...
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...
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...