by richmondlawcdo | May 28, 2021 | Advice for Students, Networking
by Ben Rigney (L’22) Being a first-generation law student presents unique challenges. One of those challenges is networking: As a first-generation law student, there isn’t a built-in network of attorneys to look to for job prospects. What I found, however, is...
by richmondlawcdo | May 28, 2021 | Advice for Students, Interview Skills
by Caroline Jaques (L’22) I participated in the Southeastern Minority Job Fair (SEMJF) last October. Typically, SEMJF is held in Atlanta in July, but because of the pandemic it was conducted virtually in 2020. I did ten interviews with firms primarily in Texas,...
by richmondlawcdo | Feb 3, 2021 | 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, 2021 | 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...
by richmondlawcdo | Feb 2, 2021 | Advice for Students, Interview Skills
by Logan Childress Brunette (L’22) Logan interviewed with 7 employers during the 2020 Government & Public Interest Interview Program (GPIIP) and accepted an internship with the Fredericksburg City Attorney’s Office. She split her summer between that office...
by richmondlawcdo | Jan 12, 2021 | Advice for Students, Application Materials
Because of public health concerns related to COVID-19, the 2021 On-Campus Interview (OCI) program will be held virtually, hence the new name: Virtual Spring Recruitment Program. This article uses the OCI and VSRP program names interchangeably. Is there an advantage...
