March Employment Search Timeline
1Ls Attend the Southeastern Minority Job Fair (SEMJF) Information Session for more information on registering, applying, and attending the Southeastern Minority Job Fair in July 2017 (Mar. 21). Attend the CDO Open House to meet the new CDO Staff – Marka Belinfanti...
The Commonwealth Law School Consortium Spring Interview Program
The Commonwealth Law School Consortium Spring Interview Program, a joint effort of the University of Richmond, William & Mary, University of Virginia, and Washington & Lee law schools, will be held on Friday, March 17, at the University of Richmond School of...
Upcoming Bar Association Events
Virginia Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Division Mix & Mingle Joint Networking Event – Thursday, February 9 at 5:30 p.m. Garden Grove Brewing Company – Carytown Visit http://www.vba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=923880&group for more information. Richmond...
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2017 Patent Law Interview Program
Loyola University Chicago School of law is hosting the 2017 Patent Law Interview Program on Thursday and Friday, August 3-4 in Chicago, Illinois. This is a nationwide interview program that targets patent law employers, rising 2L and 3L students, and students in...
Etiquette Tip: The Story of Your Career
Originally published by Culture and Manners Institute. "Where do you see yourself in five years?" I hate that question. I have never seen myself in five years. We're always interviewing. Whether hunting for a job, promotion or selling a product or service, we're...
Upcoming Programs
RSVP for CDO programs under the Events tab in Symplicity. Judicial Clerkship Series: Why You Should Apply for a Bankruptcy Clerkship – Friday, February 17 at 12:00 – 12:50 p.m. in Room 114. (1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls) Pushing Forward: Tips for Landing Your First...
February Employment Search Timeline
1Ls If invited for interviews, participate in spring OCI (early February through early March). If invited for interviews, participate in GPIIP (Feb. 10). If invited for interviews, participate in the Association of Corporate Counsel Corporate Scholars Program...
Important Internship Update: Air Force JAG
Due to a federal government-wide hiring freeze, the summer paid internship program is currently on hold. Accordingly, there are no guarantees the paid summer internship program will be available for 2017. Updates will be provided on the status of the paid program...
7 easy ways to get your job search going in 2017
Originally published by The National Jurist. A new year offers a lot of new opportunities. Here are some easy ways to get back into the swing of things as you resume your job search after the holidays. Create or update a LinkedIn profile. If you are a student,...
Strategies for sending a ‘cold email’
Originally published by Inside Higher Ed. Sending an unsolicited request for information over email, or what’s called a cold email, to a hiring manager is an effective way for Ph.D.’s to be proactive in the job search and get an edge for a job they really want. Making...
8 Essential Steps for Effective Interview Follow-Up
Originally published by Idealist Careers. Imagine you finally get your resume into the right hands. Then, you get a chance to interview with key decision makers at the organization of your dreams. It all seems to be coming together nicely, but are you ready? How do...
CDO Quick Question Hour Schedule: Spring 2017
Members of the CDO staff will be available each week to answer your quick questions. The Quick Question Hour table will be outside of the library weekly at the following times: Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:00 am Wednesdays 10:00 – 11:00 am Thursdays (Symplicity Quick Question...