Federal Clerkship Openings – 6.24.19
The clerkships listed below were recently posted in OSCAR and are available for the 2020 and 2021 terms. Please see OSCAR for further details. Judge: Douglas Ginsburg Circuit Judge United States Court of Appeals Washington, DC Term: 1 Year Clerkship Type: Term Law...
Local Networking Events – Summer
Virginia Bar Association Summer Meeting: July 18-20 at the Homestead. Visit https://www.vba.org/events/ for more information.
Social Conversations That Work
by Mary Crane Law firms and other legal employers schedule summer social events for multiple reasons. These activities provide a relaxed atmosphere in which an employer can promote its culture. They also serve as an important means via which employers discern whether...
Checklist for Summer Associates by Mary Crane
by Mary Crane If you are about to start your first job in the legal profession, your performance during the next several weeks will be absolutely critical to your success. Thus far, your GPA has helped demonstrate that you have the ability to acquire and use legal...
10 Ways To Make a Positive Lasting Impression This Summer
by Mary Crane About a month ago, you made your first foray into the world of professional work. Odds are that you made a great first impression. Use the next month to build a lasting impression that may lead to a job offer by focusing on the following best practices:...
Legal Podcasts for Career Development
Looking for a way to enhance your professional development while commuting or traveling or exercising? A wide variety of legal podcasts are hosted by practicing lawyers, legal journalists, and bar association leaders. Some programs focus on trending issues and...
Tips for Professional Email Communications
When communicating in the professional world, it is important to keep all your communications, including emails, professional. Whether you are emailing another summer associate or intern, a client, or the most senior attorney at the organization, there are some things...
VADA Summer Stipend to Promote Diversity in the Defense Bar
The Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys ("VADA") is offering a $3,000 stipend for a diverse law student who pursues summer employment or an internship with a Virginia firm or legal organization involved in civil litigation defense. ln addition to providing...
Juggling Job Offers and Acceptances
In deciding whether to accept an offer, how can I find out whether I am under serious consideration by another employer? What if the employer wants an answer before I will hear back from my preferred employer? May I continue to apply or interview for jobs after I have accepted an offer?
Thank You Notes After an Interview
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...
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...
Practice Your Interview Skills: 1L Alumni Mock Interview Program
As you prepare for spring interviews including GPIIP and OCI, read the CDO's Interviewing Guide, attend the interview skills program on Friday, January 25, and participate in a mock interview with alumni on Tuesday, January 29. Register today for the Alumni Mock...
