Join the American Bar Association for Free
The American Bar Association, the largest legal association in the world, is offering all University of Richmond School of Law students’ membership for FREE! As ABA members you will receive game-changing benefits to help pass the bar, excel in school and find a job. ...
True Professionals
by Mary Crane Most employers report that today’s colleges and universities graduate some of the smartest students this country has ever seen. Unfortunately, those same employers complain that many new hires lack a series of critically important professional skills. “I...
Tips on Overcoming That Dirty Feeling About Networking
From the American Lawyer Who knew lawyers have such moral scruples? According to research by business school faculty members at Toronto, Harvard and Northwestern universities, lawyers approach networking with absolute dread because they feel guilty that they are doing...
4 Rules to Network Successfully
by Capitol Standard | in Vault Blogs|Vault.com 4 Rules to Network Successfully|Vault Blogs|Vault.com Networking can be unnerving, to say the least. Meeting new people - particularly ones you want to impress - can leave many of us sweaty palmed, blubbering, and just...
CDO Programs: Fall Semester 2016
Fellowship Program Discussion Groups – Tuesday, August 16 through September 9 at various times in Rooms 103 and 214 (2Ls and 3Ls who received SPSF) Career Immersion – Friday, August 19 at 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Westin Richmond Hotel (New Students: 1Ls, Transfer...
Who Pays the Check at an Interview Meal?
by the Culture and Manners Institute One question students have been asking in the dining tutorials lately is: "If I have an interview meal, should I offer to pay the bill or at least pay for myself?" I understand the thinking behind that. "I want the interviewer to...
Communicate Professionalism in Interviews
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,...
Post-Graduate Fellowships
Post-graduate legal fellowships are employment opportunities that are usually a year in length, though they may range from a few months to two or three years. Fellowships are designed to allow new attorneys to assist in addressing specific legal issues in a given...
Sign Up for a Summer Fellowship Discussion Group
Recipients of the Summer Public Service Fellowship Program must participate in one Fellowship Program Discussion Group facilitated by a faculty member over a four-week period. The Discussion Groups will be held between August 16 and September 9 at various times in...
Employment Search Timeline – August
Watch application deadlines for OCI and resume collections. Incorporate advisor feedback to finalize your resume and application documents and upload them to Symplicity. Draft cover letters for various types of employers and employment settings. Send drafts to your...
Dealing with Bar Exam Stress and Anxiety
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...
Q&A with the CDO: On-Campus Interviews (OCI)
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...