FAQs on Offers and Acceptances
I received a voicemail or email offering me a summer internship. How should I respond? First, respond to the employer quickly via the same communication method they used. Convey your enthusiasm and continued interest in the position, and thank them for the...
FAQs on Post-Interview Protocols
Should I send a hand-written or email thank-you note after an interview? A well-written, sincere thank-you note makes a good impression immediately after an interview. Send a separate note to each interviewer after a screening interview and personalize the message...
1L Holiday Receptions
All holiday receptions have concluded.
Law Spider Spotlight – Hope Lockwood (L’27)
What advice did you get that was particularly helpful in your job search? What worked and what did not work? I knew I wanted to end up back home in Maryland, particularly in Annapolis. The CDO office helped me make a list of target employers in the area by looking...
Law Spider Spotlight – Rebecca Schultz (L’20)
Rebecca Schultz (L'20) is Staff Attorney for the Virginia Division of Legislative Services. Tell us about your current role. What do you enjoy the most? I currently draft legislation requested by the Virginia's General Assembly's members on all things tax law. Then,...
Social Media Guidelines
The Career Development Office recognizes that social media is a tool students may use personally and professionally. Because networking contacts and prospective legal employers routinely conduct due diligence about you, including a search of social media sites for...
Law Spider Spotlight – Skylar Shafer (L’27)
2L Skylar Shafer interned for the Honorable Junius P. Fulton III, of the Court of Appeals of Virginia in Norfolk, during his 1L summer. How did your summer job help influence your current interests and career aspirations? I really enjoyed appellate work and found...
Law Spider Spotlight – Lily Goodman (L’27)
2L Lily Goodman interned for the Honorable M. Hannah Lauck, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, during her 1L summer. What advice did you get that was particularly helpful in your job search? What worked and what did not work? Networking played...
Expanding Opportunities: CDO Employer Outreach Efforts
The Career Development Office’s employer outreach initiatives are designed to broaden employment opportunities for our students. Through targeted outreach, the CDO connects with a diverse range of employers—including boutique firms, large national practices,...
How-To Guide for Transcripts
If an application requires a transcript, use a copy of your official transcript from the Registrar’s Office. Do not use a printout from BannerWeb. To request an electronic copy of your official transcript, submit a Transcript Request Form (free) or Parchment request...
Spring Recruitment Program Summary for 1Ls
Richmond Law Spring Recruitment Programs There are several methods by which you will apply to employment opportunities. One way is by participating in recruitment programs sponsored by the Career Development Office (CDO). Recruitment programs (or “interview programs”)...
Ask the CDO: How to Avoid Common Mistakes in Your Cover Letter and Resume
Your career advisor wants you to submit the strongest application materials possible, so help us help you. As we approach winter break and another season of recruiting for summer internships and post-graduate hiring, we have compiled a list of the most common mistakes...