by richmondlawcdo | Feb 21, 2023 | Advice for Students, Programs and Events
Don’t miss opportunities to apply to small and mid-size law firms and other employers 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...
by richmondlawcdo | Sep 26, 2022 | Advice for Students, Networking
by Mary Crane The following rules will help anyone successfully navigate a reception or networking event. Introduce yourself. Introducing yourself is the most important thing you’ll do at any event. State your name and provide a descriptor, your own 30-second...
by richmondlawcdo | Jul 19, 2022 | Advice for Students, Summer Success
by Mary Crane Over the next few weeks, your time as a summer associate or intern will rapidly come to a close. Do the following ten things to ensure that you leave on a high note: Transition work. Turn in completed work assignments. For any incomplete work that...
by richmondlawcdo | May 17, 2022 | Advice for Students, Summer Success
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...
by richmondlawcdo | Jan 18, 2022 | Advice for Students, Diversity & Inclusion
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...
by richmondlawcdo | Dec 7, 2021 | Advice for Students
This is the latest installment of Tales from the Trenches, a series of advice columns by students for students. Contributed by Chloe Hilliard (L’22) and Liz Jacobs (L’23), members of the Career Development Student Advisory Board. Winter break brings time to relax and...
