Federal Clerkship Openings – 07.13.26
The clerkships listed below were recently updated in OSCAR and are available for the 2026 and 2027 terms. Please see OSCAR for further details. Judge: Ashley Edwards Bankruptcy Judge United States Bankruptcy Court Charlotte, NC Term: 1 Year Clerkship Type: Term Law...
Area Networking Events
Upcoming Networking Events Virginia Bar Association Summer Meeting: July 16 - 18 at the Omni Homestead Resort. Click 136th Summer Meeting - VBA Events for more information.
Law Spider Spotlight – Emily Powell (L’18)
Tell us about your current role. I have been an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for Chesterfield County since 2020, specifically assigned to the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court section. I serve as the Virginia Stop Violence Against Women grant...
Law Spider Spotlight – Hunter Conetta (L’27)
2L Hunter Conetta interned with Textron Systems in Hunt Valley, Maryland during summer 2025. Hunter will spend his 2L summer with Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP in McLean, Virginia. What advice has been particularly helpful in your job search? The best...
Law Spider Spotlight – Matt Brock L’23
Tell us about where you work. What do you like about your office and location? I work at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia. Being an Assistant U.S. Attorney here is a unique experience because the office handles both federal offenses and many...
Law Spider Spotlight – Ian McDowell (L’22)
Tell us about your current practice. What keeps you motivated? I am a securities litigation attorney for The Rosen Law Firm, P.A., a plaintiff-side litigation firm that focuses on securities class actions and other forms of shareholder litigation, such as derivative...
Law Spider Spotlight – Reese Bell (L’27)
2L Reese Bell interned last summer with Young, Haskins, Mann, Gregory, McGarry & Wall in Martinsville, Virginia. Reese will split his 2L summer between Young Haskins in Martinsville and the Friedman Law Firm in Richmond. What advice did you get that was...
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...