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...
5 Interview Questions You Should Always Expect
By Kathryn Wheeler in the JDJournal Interviews are often a stressful event, not only because you have to talk about yourself in the best light possible, but you also tend to have a lot of hopes pinned on doing well and getting the job. Being well prepared beforehand...
Open Letter to Law Students from NALP Employers
View and print in PDF format: Open Letter to Law Students (PDF) As employer members of NALP, we have developed this letter to give students additional insight into employers' perspectives on the recruiting process. We think the following suggestions will help you...
Practical Tips for a Rewarding and Successful Summer Associate Experience
By Ale Dalton in MsJD Blog As law students begin to make the (happy) yearly migration from finals to summer jobs, soon-to-be summer associates are thinking about how to be successful and make the most out of their experiences. While there are great resources regarding...