by richmondlawcdo | Jan 13, 2016 | Advice for Students, Judicial Clerkships
by Samantha Cohen (L’18) On Friday, November 13, the Career Development Office hosted four judges in the Moot Courtroom for an insightful and informative program in the Judicial Clerkship Series, featuring Hon. Henry E. Hudson and Hon. John A. Gibney, Jr. from...
by richmondlawcdo | Dec 16, 2015 | Advice for Students
by Lisa Allen (L’18) Published by Ms. JD blog I am the improbable 1L, a 54-year-old chemistry teacher, who, on a whim, took the LSAT, contemplating a complete change from the life I had. Unlike the clever kids who fill my classes, I am not here because of a...
by richmondlawcdo | Oct 12, 2015 | Advice for Students, Networking
by Jim Giudice (L’17) This time last year the Fall Alumni Gathering was quickly approaching. I knew we were expected to network with attorneys we had never met. Like many of you, I did not come from a family of well-connected lawyers, but it seemed there were...
by richmondlawcdo | Sep 28, 2015 | Advice for Students
The vast majority of job candidates know the law. Those who shine know themselves even better. By Elizabeth Moeller Published in The National Law Journal September 28, 2015 As you undoubtedly know by now, you are learning to think like a lawyer. You are also gaining...
by richmondlawcdo | Aug 28, 2015 | Advice for Students, Networking
by Christina Stine (L’15) And I’m not just talking about its power to keep you awake through your 8 a.m. classes or countless hours of studying during finals. I’m talking about coffee’s power to build your network and, as in my case, ultimately help you figure...
by richmondlawcdo | Aug 1, 2015 | Advice for Students, Judicial Clerkships
The federal judicial clerkship application process has opened for the 2017-2018 term. For 2Ls requesting recommendation letters and researching judges and courts, here are some tips from 2014 graduates who were successful in securing federal clerkships: Recommendation...
