Upcoming Bar Association Events
Virginia Bar Association Appellate Practice Section Council Meeting Tuesday, May 16 at 12:00 p.m. Virginia Bar Association Office More information available online at http://www.vba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=940240&group= Administrative Law Section Council...
Why Grit is More Important than IQ When You’re Trying to Become Successful
Originally published by Forbes. You attended the party of a long-time friend and ran into a lot of people from high school that you hadn’t seen in years. During chit-chat over appetizers and drinks, you could feel the friendly competition heating up. While comparing...
Upcoming Bar Association Events
Virginia Bar Association 19th Annual Virginia Health Law Legislative Update and Extravaganza Tuesday, April 18 at 12:00 p.m. Williams Mullen, Richmond, Virginia More information available online at http://www.vba.org/events/event_details.asp?legacy=1&id=939127#...
April Employment Search Timeline
1Ls Meet with career advisor to review summer and fall recruiting opportunities. Be mindful that job fairs and fall OCI have summer application deadlines and begin during the months of July and August. Report summer employment to your career advisor if you have not...
Southeastern Minority Job Fair (SEMJF) Pre-Registration is Open
The SEMJF pre-registration period is open through the Richmond Law Symplicity portal. To pre-register, select the “OCI" module, session “2017 Southeastern Minority Job Fair”, and the “APPLY” button. All students must first pre-register with their individual Career...
Etiquette Tip: Anonymous Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Be Found
Originally published by Culture and Manners Institute. When I sit with College Career Services professionals, I ask, "What are your students' etiquette challenges?" Social media usually comes up. But one professional had an interesting insight: "College students are...
Southeastern Minority Job Fair
The Southeastern Minority Job Fair (SEMJF) is a nationwide program for employers to interview law students from 50+ law schools. Approximately 140 employers have interviewed over 900 students during the two-day job fair in past years. This year the program will be...
How Do I Raise Work-Life Balance Without Coming Off as a Slacker?
Originally published by The Recorder. Q: How do I inquire about work-life balance in an interview without giving off a negative impression? Work-life balance is the "it" phrase of the decade. It seems like everyone's muttering it: in articles, podcasts, TED talks,...
Upcoming Bar Association Events
Upcoming Bar Association Events Virginia Bar Association Annual Spring Symposium Sponsored by the University of Richmond VBA Law School Council Thursday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m. University of Richmond School of Law Register online at...
Upcoming CDO Programs
RSVP for CDO programs under the Events tab in Symplicity. Southeastern Minority Job Fair Information Session – Tuesday, March 21 at 12:00 – 12:50 p.m. in Room 114A Developing Opportunities with Small Firms – Wednesday, March 22 at 12:00 – 12:50 p.m. in Room...
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...