by richmondlawcdo | Jun 2, 2026 | Advice for Students
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...
by richmondlawcdo | May 5, 2026 | Advice for Students
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...
by richmondlawcdo | Apr 8, 2026 | Advice for Students
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...
by richmondlawcdo | Feb 17, 2026 | Advice for Students
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...
by richmondlawcdo | Feb 9, 2026 | Advice for Students, Interview Skills
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...
by richmondlawcdo | Feb 3, 2026 | Advice for Students, Interview Skills
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...
