Local Networking Events – February & March
Influential Women of Law Awards: Monday, Feb. 18 at 6:00 p.m. at Hilton Short Pump, presented by the Virginia Lawyers Weekly. Visit https://valawyersweekly.com/influential-women-of-law-2019/ to register. Richmond Bar Association Luncheon: Thursday, Feb. 21 at 12:30...
Federal Clerkship Openings – 2.12.19
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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...
Tales from the Trenches: Judicial Internships
By Sarah Mikowski (L'19) Judicial internships are a great opportunity for law students, especially in the summer between their first and second year. I interned for a federal magistrate judge my 1L summer and really enjoyed my experience. Through my judicial...
Guide to Summer Employment Evaluations
Before you apply for a position, you should research the employer. Evaluations from former summer interns are one of the best sources of information. At the end of every summer, students are asked to complete an evaluation of their law-related positions via...
Best Practices for Preparing and Submitting Applications
Before final submission of your employment application materials, make sure you have checked the following: General Ask multiple reviewers, including your career advisor, to proofread all of your materials. Applications with grammatical and typographical errors often...
1L Holiday Receptions
Alabama Maynard Cooper & Gale Holiday Cocktails & Cheer Monday, December 17, 2018 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. City Club Birmingham 1901 Sixth Avenue North, Suite 3100 Birmingham, AL Business Casual Attire RSVP online at 1Lholiday.eventbrite.com 205.488.3633 Bradley 1L Open House...
Networking Resources
Your career advisor has encouraged you to contact attorneys for advice and guidance about your career path and employment search. Where do you find such contacts? Start with Richmond Law alumni. Current law school students have access to the University of Richmond’s...
Holiday Success Strategies From Mary Crane
The upcoming winter break provides tons of opportunities for you to reconnect with contacts you’ve made throughout the previous year. Think strategically and use the next several weeks to build and expand your networks. 1. If you don’t already possess a stack of...
