by richmondlawcdo | Aug 10, 2016 | Advice for Students, Interview Skills
by Mary Crane Every professional services organization seeks candidates who have a firm grasp of one term: professionalism. Recruiters openly tell me that they only hire candidates who look like a professional, sound like a professional, and most importantly,...
by richmondlawcdo | Jul 14, 2016 | Advice for Students
By Lee Burgess on MsJD Blog I know that taking the bar exam is incredibly stressful. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Everyone feels a lot of pressure and anxiety leading up to test day. The problem is that stress and anxiety can affect your bar exam...
by richmondlawcdo | Jul 13, 2016 | Advice for Students, Application Materials
Q. Is there an advantage to applying before the stated OCI deadline? A. Employers participating in OCI will receive submitted applications the day after the posted deadline, so it does not give you an advantage to apply early (except you then have more time to work...
by richmondlawcdo | Jul 12, 2016 | Advice for Students, Application Materials, Employment Search Resources, Interview Skills
View and print in PDF format: Open Letter to Law Students (PDF) As employer members of NALP, we have developed this letter to give students additional insight into employers’ perspectives on the recruiting process. We think the following suggestions will help...
by richmondlawcdo | Jul 12, 2016 | Advice for Students, Summer Success
By Ale Dalton in MsJD Blog As law students begin to make the (happy) yearly migration from finals to summer jobs, soon-to-be summer associates are thinking about how to be successful and make the most out of their experiences. While there are great resources regarding...
by richmondlawcdo | Jul 6, 2016 | Advice for Students, Summer Success
by Mary Crane In a few short weeks, most summer associates and interns will start to focus on completing work assignments and returning to school. If you’re among them, please do not make the mistake of slacking off now. To the extent you finish strong, you...
