Checklist for Summer Associates
by Mary Crane If you are about to start a summer job, you must turn in a superlative performance during the next several weeks. Thus far, your GPA has demonstrated that you are able to acquire legal skills. Your summer employment will give you the opportunity to...
Federal Clerkship Openings – 5.16.22
The clerkships listed below were recently posted in OSCAR and are available for the 2023 and 2024 terms. Please see OSCAR for further details. Judge: John Bates District Judge United States District Court Washington, DC Term: 1 Year Clerkship Type: Term Law...
Area Networking Events – May/June
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA) Annual Tort Law Seminar: Thursday, May 19 at 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Click here to register: https://www.vtla.com/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=245249. Henrico Bar Association...
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...
Employers Recruiting 2Ls at VACLSC Spring Interview Program
Don’t miss out on 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...
Employers Recruiting 3Ls at VACLSC Spring Interview Program
Don’t miss out on 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...
NALP JD Advantage Career Week
THREE DYNAMIC PANELS IN THREE DAYS Presented by NALP's JD Career Advisors Section, JD Advantage Workgroup JD Advantage jobs are increasingly popular among law students and a variety of employers are interested in leveraging the problem-solving and analytical talents...
Remote Resources & Learning Opportunities
Equal Justice Works is hosting the following two programs: Webinar: "The Women of Color Fireside Chat Series" The American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division’s Women of Color Task Force is hosting a series of fireside chats with women of color from various...
FAQs on GPIIP, OCI and Other Interviews
Does applying to an employer obligate me to interview? Yes, you must participate in OCI and GPIIP interviews to which you are invited unless you have accepted employment and notified the CDO. How should I prepare for an interview? Think about why you applied to that...
Emerging & JD Advantage Legal Career Paths Panel Discussion
Emerging & JD Advantage Legal Career Paths Panel Discussion By Gaby Brill (L’22) and Charlie McCarthy (L’23) On Friday, November 11, 2021, the Career Development Office (CDO) held a panel discussion on Emerging & J.D. Advantage Legal Career Paths. This post...
Can International Students Work in the U.S. During the Summer?
Yes, but there may be restrictions depending on the student’s immigration status. J.D. students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents face unique challenges in the job search process. International students come to Richmond Law from a variety of backgrounds...
Ask the CDO: How to Avoid Common Mistakes in Your Cover Letter and Resume
Your career advisor wants you to submit the strongest application materials possible, so help us help you. As we approach winter break and another season of recruiting for summer internships and post-graduate hiring, we have compiled a list of the most common mistakes...
