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...
1L Holiday Receptions
Join the following law firms for their holiday celebrations: Alabama: Balch & Bingham LLP – Birmingham, Alabama Holiday Reception Tuesday, December 27th, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Carrigan’s Public House, 2430 Morris Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35203 RSVP by December 22nd...
Instructional Videos: Arizona Handbook & Alumni Directory
Carole Yeatts, Director of Professional Development Programs, provides an overview of The Government Honors and Internship Handbook (Arizona Handbook) and the University of Richmond Alumni Directory. Arizona...
Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys – UnProgram, March 4, 2017
The Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA), a chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, invites law students to attend the Saturday sessions of the 10th UnProgram, March 4, 2017, at the Boar's Head Inn in Charlottesville, VA. This is a wonderful...
Holiday Success Strategies for New Professionals
Read on for important holiday season networking tips from Mary Crane. If you recently entered the workforce, or are looking for a job, the upcoming holiday season affords you a mountain of opportunities to build critically important relationships. To make the most of...
Save the Date: January CDO Programs
January will be here before we know it. Save the Date for these upcoming January 2017 programs: First Request Summer Public Service Fellowship Information Session - Wednesday, January 11 at 4:00 p.m. Room 101 (1Ls and 2Ls) Maximizing Symplicity - Tuesday, January 10,...
Federal Government Employment: 1Ls, 2Ls, & 3Ls
Many federal agencies accept applications on a rolling basis for internships and post-graduate opportunities, while others have firm deadlines. Some offer both paid and unpaid internships. You can find these opportunities by checking out USAjobs.gov (set up an alert...
Practising Law Institute Events
The Practising Law Institute (PLI) gives scholarships for law students to attend their programs. Check our the November and December events: November 1 Intermediary Businesses, Consumer Technologies, and Online Platforms 2016: Law & Regulation The Law and Business...
November Employment Search Timeline
As we continue through the fall semester, don't forget to make time to work on your summer 2017 or post-graduate employment search. 1LS: Incorporate advisor feedback to finalize your resume and upload it to Symplicity. Begin researching law firms as well as public...