Local Bar Association Events: January 2017
Virginia Bar Association 127th Annual Meeting – Thursday, January 19 – Saturday, January 21 in Williamsburg. Register online at: http://www.vba.org/events/event_details.asp?legacy=1&id=841958. Richmond Bar Association Bankruptcy Section CLE/Luncheon – Tuesday,...
Upcoming Deadlines: Government Honors & Internship Handbook
3Ls Post Grad Environmental Protection Agency - OGC Honors Legal Fellowship Program Office of General Counsel (Paid, Deadline Feb. 1, 2017) Interior, U.S. Department Of - 2-Year Honors Legal Fellowship Program Office of General Counsel (Paid, Deadline Feb. 1, 2017)...
Etiquette Tip: Honor Your Commitments
Originally published by the Culture and Manners Institute. If the pizza you ordered to be delivered never showed up, you would be irritated. Imagine how an employer feels, if you sign a contract to work there and never show up. This really happens, according to a pair...
Upcoming CDO Programs: January 2017
RSVP for CDO programs under the Events tab in Symplicity. First Requestors: Summer Public Service Fellowship Information Session – Wednesday, January 11 at 4:00 – 4:50 p.m. in Room 101. (1Ls; 2Ls who have not previously received a summer fellowship in their academic...
ACC Corporate Scholars Program
The ACC-National Capital Region (formerly WMACCA) Corporate Scholar Program provides students with paid experiential learning opportunities in the legal departments of prestigious local companies and nonprofit organizations. The Corporate Scholars Program seeks...
January Employment Search Timeline
1Ls Attend Maximizing Symplicity to learn the features of the system (Jan. 10, 11, 12). Attend Exploring the Role of In-House Counsel (Jan. 10) Attend First Requestors: Summer Public Interest Fellowship Information Session to learn about the guidelines and...
Alumni Mock Interview Program
The spring interview season is fast approaching, and you can never have too much practice when it comes to interviewing. Register today for the Alumni Mock Interview program on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Interview slots are limited and will be available at 6:30 p.m....
5 Easy Ways to Job Search During the Holidays
Published by The Muse. by: Stacey Lastoe Last week, one of my friends confided that her severance was almost gone. "I know I need to start looking for a job, but I might as well wait until January to start," she said. Au contraire. I went on to list all of the things...
Resume and Cover Letter Review for Spring Recruitment Programs
As a component of your summer 2017 employment search, we encourage you to submit applications to participate in Spring On-Campus Interviews (Spring OCI) and the Government & Public Interest Interview Program (GPIIP). The application period for both programs will...
December/Winter Break Employment Timeline
1Ls: Submit resumes and cover letters if seeking summer positions with large law firms, federal judges, or other employers interested in receiving resumes at this time (early December). Initiate contact with other legal employers you have identified about summer...
Local Bar Association Holiday Parties
Attend local bar association holiday parties! Coming up in Richmond: Metro Richmond Women’s Bar Annual Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon Wednesday, December 14th at 12:00 p.m. Willow Oaks Country Club, 6628 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23235 Go to...
Holiday Success Strategies from Mary Crane
The upcoming winter break provides tons of opportunities for you to reconnect with contacts you’ve made throughout the previous year. Think strategically and use the next several weeks to build and expand your networks. 1. If you don’t already possess a stack of...